Weekly Plan
Current Week: June 11-15
Monday
Objective: Students will review major concepts from the semester.
Lesson Activity: Ancient Rome Review Homework: Final Exam Review Guide - due on exam day |
Tuesday
Final Exams
5th & 6th Period (Bring review guides to turn in!) |
Wednesday
Final Exams
1st & 2nd Period (Bring review guides to turn in!) |
Thursday
Final Exams
3rd & 4th Period (Bring review guides to turn in!) |
Friday
Have a safe, fun, and restful
summer break Trojans! |
Previous Week: June 4-8
Monday
Objective: Students will explain the origins of the major monotheistic faiths.
Lesson Activity: Monotheistic Faiths Notes Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will explain the origins of the major monotheistic faiths.
Lesson Activity: Monotheistic Faiths Poster Homework: AOW - due Friday, Final Exam Review Guide - due on exam day |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will review major concepts from the semester.
Lesson Activity: Ancient India Review Homework: AOW - due Friday, Final Exam Review Guide - due on exam day |
Thursday
Objective: Students will review major concepts from the semester.
Lesson Activity: Ancient China Review Homework: AOW - due Friday, Final Exam Review Guide - due on exam day |
Friday
Objective: Students will review major concepts from the semester.
Lesson Activity: Ancient Greece Review Homework: Final Exam Review Guide - due on exam day |
Previous Week: May 28 - June 1
Monday
No School
Memorial Day |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will document the rise of the Roman Empire.
Lesson Activity: Engineering an Empire: Rome Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will document the rise of the Roman Empire.
Lesson Activity: Chapter 33 Reading Notes Homework: |
Thursday
Objective: Students will compare daily life in ancient Rome for the wealthy and poor.
Lesson Activity: 1) TED-Ed Clips and questions 2) Chapter 34 Reading Notes Homework: |
Friday
Objective: Students will compare daily life in ancient Rome for the wealthy and poor.
Lesson Activity: Finish Chapter 34 Reading Notes Homework: |
Previous Week: May 21-25
Monday
Objective: Students will analyze geographical features and recreate a map of the Mediterranean region.
Lesson Activity: 1) Geography Challenge 2) Chapter 32 Reading Notes Homework: Finish Geography Challenge, if not done in class |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will revise their analytical paragraphs.
Lesson Activity: 1) Organize Classroom Binders 2) Revise Alexander the Great Paragraphs Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will describe the Etruscan and Greek influence on Romans.
Lesson Activity: Chapter 32 Reading Notes Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will describe the Etruscan and Greek influence on Romans.
Lesson Activity: 1) Go over Geography Challenge/Chapter 32 Reading Notes 2) Research Roman Emperors Homework: None |
Friday
Half Day
|
Previous Week: May 14-18
Monday
Objective: Students will practice writing SMART goals.
Lesson Activity: 1) Turn in Alexander the Great worksheet 2) Goal Writing & Scheduling with Mrs. DeKeyser Homework: None |
Tuesday
Science Field Trip
|
Wednesday
Objective: Students will write an analytical paragraph.
Lesson Activity: Alexander the Great Paragraph - Rough Draft Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will write an analytical paragraph.
Lesson Activity: Revise Paragraph Homework: Finish rough draft, if not done in class |
Friday
Objective: Students will write an analytical paragraph.
Lesson Activity: 1) Finish Alexander Paragraph 2) Timeline Challenge Homework: Finish Timeline Challenge, if not done in class. |
Previous Week: May 7-11
Monday
Objective: Students will compare Athens and Sparta.
Lesson Activity: 1) Finish Chapter 27 Reading Notes 2) Ancient Greece Webquest Homework: Finish Chapter 27 Reading Notes, if not done in class. |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will deepen their understanding of Ancient Greece
Lesson Activity: 1) Ancient Greece Webquest 2) Paragraphs on Google Classroom Homework: Finish Webquest, if not done in class |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will analyze the impact of Alexander the Great.
Lesson Activity: Alexander the Great Analysis Activity Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will analyze the impact of Alexander the Great.
Lesson Activity: Alexander the Great Analysis Activity Homework: None |
Friday
Objective: Students will analyze the impact of Alexander the Great.
Lesson Activity: Alexander the Great Analysis Activity Homework: Finish Alexander the Great worksheet |
Previous Week: April 3-May 4
Monday
Objective: Students will evaluate different forms of government.
Lesson Activity: Go over Chapter 26 Reading Notes Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will evaluate different forms of government.
Lesson Activity: Go over Chapter 26 Reading Notes Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will practice discerning fact from opinion.
Lesson Activity: Distinguishing Fact from Opinion Homework: Finish worksheet, if not done in class |
Thursday
Objective: Students will compare Athens and Sparta.
Lesson Activity: Chapter 27 Reading Notes Homework: None |
Friday
Objective: Students will compare Athens and Sparta.
Lesson Activity: Chapter 27 Reading Notes Homework: None |
Previous Week: April 23-27
Monday
Objective: Students will review key concepts from the unit.
Lesson Activity: Review for test tomorrow Homework: (Open-note) Test tomorrow, review your notes! |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will review key concepts from the unit.
Lesson Activity: 1) Open Note Test: Ancient China 2) Ancient Greece Geography Challenge Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will analyze the geography of ancient Greece.
Lesson Activity: Ancient Greece Geography Challenge Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will evaluate different forms of government.
Lesson Activity: 1) Go over Geography Challenge 2) Chapter 26 Reading Notes 3) Finish Timeline Challenge, if not already completed Homework: Finish Chapter 26 reading notes, if not done in class |
Friday
Objective: Students will evaluate different forms of government.
Lesson Activity: 1) Turn in Chapter 26 Reading Notes 2) Naviance Lessons Homework: |
Previous Week: April 16-20
Monday
Objective: Students will analyze primary and secondary sources.
Lesson Activity: DBQ: What caused the Qin Dynasty to fall? Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will analyze primary and secondary sources.
Lesson Activity: 1) DBQ: What caused the Qin Dynasty to fall? 2) Chapter 24 Reading Notes Homework: Open Note Test on Thursday |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will review key concepts from the unit.
Lesson Activity: Chapter 24 Reading Notes Homework: Open Note Test on Thursday |
Thursday
Objective: Students will review key concepts from the unit.
Lesson Activity: 1) Open Note Test: Ancient China 2) Ancient Greece Geography Challenge Homework: None |
Friday
Objective: Students will plan for their future.
Lesson Activity: Naviance Lesson with Mrs. DeKeyser Homework: |
Previous Week: April 9-13
Monday
Objective: Students will evaluate the effectiveness of Qin Shihuangdi as a leader.
Lesson Activity: Chapter 22 Class Discussion Homework: None |
Tuesday
No School
(Juniors take SAT) |
Wednesday
Shortened Classes
(PSAT/WorkKeys) |
Thursday
Objective: Students will analyze the achievements of the Han Dynasty.
Lesson Activity: Chapter 23 Reading Notes Homework: Illustrated Dictionary, due Monday |
Friday
Objective: Students will analyze the achievements of the Han Dynasty.
Lesson Activity: Finish Chapter 23 Reading Notes Homework: Illustrated Dictionary, due Monday |
Previous Week: April 2-6
Monday
No School
|
Tuesday
Objective: Students will understand key characteristics of empires.
Lesson Activity: Mankind: Empires Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will review the three philosophies of Ancient China.
Lesson Activity: 1) Review Chapter 21: Chinese Philosophies 2) Chapter 22 Reading Notes Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will evaluate the effectiveness of Qin Shihuangdi as a leader.
Lesson Activity: Chapter 22 Reading Notes Homework: Finish Chapter 22 Reading Notes, due Monday |
Friday
Objective: Students will evaluate the effectiveness of Qin Shihuangdi as a leader.
Lesson Activity: Finish Chapter 22 Reading Notes Homework: Finish Chapter 22 Reading Notes, due Monday |
Previous Week: March 19-23
Monday
Objective: Students will analyze ancient Chinese philosophies.
Lesson Activity: 1) Finish: What is Confucianism? 2) Introduce: What is Daoism? Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will analyze ancient Chinese philosophies.
Lesson Activity: 1) Finish: What is Daoism? 2) Introduce: What is Legalism? Homework: Family Homework Philosophy |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will review their perform in class.
Lesson Activity: 1) Go over Grade Report 2) Organize Class Binders Homework: Family Homework Philosophy |
Thursday
Objective: Students will analyze ancient Chinese philosophies.
Lesson Activity: Finish Chapter 21: Chinese Philosophies Homework: |
Friday
Half Day
|
Previous Week: March 12-16
Monday
Objective: Students will review major concepts of ancient India.
Lesson Activity: Ancient India Review Homework: Study for test tomorrow! |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge on the unit test.
Lesson Activity: Ancient India Unit Test Homework: None |
Wednesday
No School
|
Thursday
Objective: Students will compare ancient Chinese philosophies.
Lesson Activity: Introduce Chapter 21 Homework: None |
Friday
Objective: Students will analyze the Mandate of Heaven and feudal system.
Lesson Activity: 1) Chapter 21.2 Notes 2) What is Confucianism? Homework: None |
Previous Week: March 5-9
Monday
Objective: Students will dramatize the major beliefs of ancient India.
Lesson Activity: Ancient India Skit: Script Writing and Practice Homework: Bring in props for skits, practice lines |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will dramatize the major beliefs of ancient India.
Lesson Activity: Ancient India Skit: Script Writing and Practice Homework: Bring in props for skits, practice lines, and AoW due Friday |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will dramatize the major beliefs of ancient India.
Lesson Activity: Ancient India Skit: Present Skits! Homework: AoW due Friday |
Thursday
Objective: Students will review major concepts of ancient India.
Lesson Activity: Ancient India Review Guide Homework: AoW due Friday |
Friday
Objective: Students will review major concepts of ancient India.
Lesson Activity: 1) Turn in AOW 2) Ancient India Review Guide Homework: Review Guide, due Monday |
Previous Week: Feb. 26-March 2
Monday
Objective: Students will employ strategies for collaboration.
Lesson Activity: 1) Review Key Concepts of Ancient India 2) Improv Practice Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will dramatize the major beliefs of ancient India.
Lesson Activity: Ancient India Skit: Brainstorming and Script Writing Homework: Bring in props for skits, Article of the Week - due Friday |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will dramatize the major beliefs of ancient India.
Lesson Activity: Ancient India Skit: Script Writing and Practice Homework: Bring in props for skits, practice lines, AOW - due Friday |
Thursday
Objective: Students will plan for their future.
Lesson Activity: Naviance Lesson with Mrs. DeKeyser Homework: Bring in props for skits, practice lines, AOW - due Friday |
Friday
No School
Snow Day |
Previous Week: February 19-23
Monday
No School
|
Tuesday
Objective: Students will analyze the achievements of the Gupta Empire.
Lesson Activity: 1) Finish Gupta Empire Group Activity 2) Intro Article of the Week Homework: Article of the Week - due Friday |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will employ strategies for collaboration.
Lesson Activity: Present Gupta Empire Posters Homework: Article of the Week - due Friday |
Thursday
Objective: Students will employ strategies for collaboration.
Lesson Activity: Improv Practice Homework: Article of the Week - due Friday |
Friday
Objective: Students will employ strategies for collaboration.
Lesson Activity: Article of the Week Discussion Homework: None |
Previous Week: February 12-16
Monday
Objective: Students will learn about Naviance and personal goals.
Lesson Activity: 1) Turn in Unit 4 Illustrated Dictionary with Chapter 16 Terms 2) Introduction to Naviance Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will explain how King Ashoka unified India.
Lesson Activity: 1) Introduction to Chapter 17: The First Unification of India 2) Chapter 17 Reading Notes Homework: Finish Chapter 17 Reading Notes, if not done in class |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will define "golden age".
Lesson Activity: 1) Review King Ashoka's Mauryan Empire 2) Gupta Empire Group Activity Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will analyze the achievements of the Gupta Empire.
Lesson Activity: Gupta Empire Group Activity Homework: None |
Friday
Objective: Students will analyze the achievements of the Gupta Empire.
Lesson Activity: Finish Gupta Empire Group Activity Homework: None |
Previous Week: February 5-9
Monday
Objective: Students will review their Semester 1 final exam performance.
Lesson Activity: 1) Turn in Illustrated Dictionary (with Chapter 15 terms completed) 2) Go over Final Exam Part 1 Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will collect key details about the origins of Buddhism in India.
Lesson Activity: Chapter 16 Reading Notes Group Activity Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will collect key details about the origins of Buddhism in India.
Lesson Activity: 1) Finish Chapter 16 Reading Notes in Groups 2) Four Noble Truths Worksheet 3) Work on Chapter 16 Vocabulary Terms Homework: Chapter 16 Terms (Illustrated Dictionary), due Friday |
Thursday
Objective: Students will review key concepts of Hinduism and Buddhism.
Lesson Activity: 1) Organize Class Binders and check for missing work 2) Complete missing assignments 3) Chapter 16 Terms for Illustrated Dictionary Homework: Chapter 16 Terms (Illustrated Dictionary), due Monday |
Friday
No School
Snow Day |
Previous Week: January 29-Feb. 2
Monday
No School
Records Day |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will collect key details about the origins of Hinduism in India.
Lesson Activity: Chapter 15 Reading Notes Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will collect key details about the origins of Hinduism in India.
Lesson Activity: Chapter 15 Reading Notes Homework: Finish Chapter 15 Rdg. Notes (15.2-15.5), if not done in class |
Thursday
Objective: Students will collect key details about the origins of Hinduism in India.
Lesson Activity: 1) Chapter 15 Reading Notes 2) Go over Illustrated Dictionary Homework: Unit 4 Illustrated Dictionary (Chapter 15 only), due Monday Finish Chapter 15 Rdg. Notes, if not done in class |
Friday
Objective: Students will review their Semester 1 final exam performance.
Lesson Activity: 1) Turn in Chapter 15 Reading Notes 2) Organize Class Binders 2) Go over Final Exam Part 2 Homework: Unit 4 Illustrated Dictionary (Chapter 15 only), due Monday |
Previous Week: January 22-26
Monday
Objective: Students will organize materials and review important concepts.
Lesson Activity: Final Exam Review Guide Homework: Review Guide, due Tuesday |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will organize materials and review important concepts.
Lesson Activity: Review Game Homework: Study for final! |
Wednesday
Finals
5th & 6th Period |
Thursday
Finals
1st & 2nd Period |
Friday
Finals
3rd & 4th Period |
Previous Week: January 15-19
Monday
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Tuesday
Objective: Students will analyze maps, charts, and graphs.
Lesson Activity: Early Civilizations Atlas Activity Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will analyze maps, charts, and graphs.
Lesson Activity: Finish Early Civilizations Atlas Activity Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will organize materials and review important concepts.
Lesson Activity: Final Exam Review Guide Homework: Review Guide, due Tuesday |
Friday
Objective: Students will organize materials and review important concepts.
Lesson Activity: Final Exam Review Guide Homework: Review Guide, due Tuesday |
Previous Week: January 8-12
Monday
Objective: Students will review key concepts of the unit.
Lesson Activity: 1) Welcome Back! 2) Civilization Review Questions Homework: Go to bed at a reasonable time - get back on a school schedule! |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will review key concepts of the unit.
Lesson Activity: Characteristics of a Civilization: A Deeper Understanding Discussion Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will analyze the early American civilizations for the civilization characteristics.
Lesson Activity: Early American Civilizations Analysis Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will analyze the early American civilizations for the civilization characteristics.
Lesson Activity: Finish Early American Civilizations Analysis Homework: None |
Friday
Snow Day!
|
Previous Week: December 18-22
Monday
Objective: Students will reflect on their performance and organize materials.
Lesson Activity: 1) Organize Binders 2) Review Student Report 3) Reflection Homework: Finish Reflection, if not done in class. |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will reflect on their performance and organize materials.
Lesson Activity: 1) Turn in Reflection 2) Share Shang Dynasty Posters 3) Go over Unit 2 Test Homework: Any missing assignments! |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will review the characteristics of a civilizations and examples from history.
Lesson Activity: Civilizations Review Homework: Any missing assignments! |
Thursday
Objective: Students will demonstrate their understanding on a multiple-choice assessment.
Lesson Activity: Open-note Civilizations Quiz Homework: Missing assignments! |
Friday
Half Day
|
Previous Week: December 11-15
Monday
Objective: Students will explore topics related to the Indus Valley Civilization.
Lesson Activity: Indus Valley Civilization Wequest Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will complete an "unplugged" hour of code activity.
Lesson Activity: 1) Chapter 14 Reading Notes 2) Hour of Code: Unplugged! Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will explain what artifacts demonstrate about daily life in ancient Mohenjodaro.
Lesson Activity: 1) Finish Chapter 14 Reading Notes 2) Chapter 20 Lecture: The Shang Dynasty Homework: None |
Thursday
Snow Day
No School |
Friday
Objective: Students will explain how an artifact demonstrates a characteristic of civilization.
Lesson Activity: 1) Finish Chapter 14 Reading notes and turn in 2) Chapter 20 Lesson Game 3) Shang Dynasty Poster Homework: Finish poster, if not done in class |
Previous Week: December 4-8
Monday
Objective: Students will have time to complete unfinished assignments.
Lesson Activity: Work Day - Complete assignments! Homework: Any unfinished assignments. |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will analyze excerpts from Hammurabi's Code.
Lesson Activity: Hammurabi's Code Analysis Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will analyze excerpts from Hammurabi's Code.
Lesson Activity: Hammurabi's Code Analysis Homework: Finish Hammurabi's Code, if not done in class. |
Thursday
Objective: Students will analyze the impact of iron on advanced civilizations.
Lesson Activity: Mankind - Iron Men Homework: None |
Friday
Objective: Students will explore topics related to the Indus Valley Civilization.
Lesson Activity: Indus Valley Civilization Wequest Homework: None |
Previous Week: November 27-December 1
Monday
Objective: Students will analyze artifacts for evidence of the characteristics of a civilization.
Lesson Activity: Ancient Sumer Artifact Analysis Activity Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will analyze artifacts for evidence of the characteristics of a civilization.
Lesson Activity: Finish Ancient Sumer Artifact Analysis Activity Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will practice comparing and contrasting ideas.
Lesson Activity: 1) Compare & Contrast Skills Sheet 2) Chapter 9 Reading Notes Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will analyze the social pyramid of Egypt.
Lesson Activity: 1) Chapter 9 Reading Notes 2) Chapter 6 Reading Notes Homework: None |
Friday
Objective: Students will compare the empires of Mesopotamia.
Lesson Activity: Finish Chapter 6 Reading Notes Homework: Finish Chapter 6 Reading Notes, if not done in class |
Previous Week: November 20-24
Monday
Objective: Students will research current events around the world.
Lesson Activity: Current Events Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will learn about Thanksgiving.
Lesson Activity: Thanksgiving Lesson Homework: R&R |
Wednesday
Thanksgiving Break
No School |
Thursday
Thanksgiving Break
No School |
Friday
Thanksgiving Break
No School |
Previous Week: November 13-17
Monday
Objective: Students will demonstrate their learning on a summative assessment.
Lesson Activity: 1) Five Minute Review 2) Unit 2 Test Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will differentiate between a village, town, city, empire, and civilization.
Lesson Activity: 1) New Unit! Early Civilizations & Culture 2) Newsela: The First Civilizations Emerge on the World Stage & "What is a civilization?" Worksheet Homework: Complete the pencil drawn illustrations for each characteristic - due tomorrow |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will define and illustrate the characteristics of a civilization.
Lesson Activity: Go over "What is a civilization?" Worksheet Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will define and illustrate the characteristics of a civilization.
Lesson Activity: 1) Go over Characteristics of a Civilization 2) Chapter 5 Reading Notes Homework: Finish coloring illustrations - due tomorrow |
Friday
Objective: Students will define and illustrate the characteristics of a civilization.
Lesson Activity: Chapter 5 Reading Notes Homework: Finish Chapter 5 Reading Notes, if not done in class - due Monday! |
Previous Week: November 6-10
Monday
Objective: Students will organize their materials and review major concepts from the unit.
Lesson Activity: 1) Share out Read Estate Ads 2) Organize Class Binders Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will review major concepts from the unit.
Lesson Activity: Unit 2 Review Guide Homework: Unit 2 Review Guide, due Thursday |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will review major concepts from the unit.
Lesson Activity: 1) Unit 2 Vocabulary Review 2) Finish Review Guide 3) TeachTCI Lesson Games Homework: Study for test tomorrow! |
Thursday
Objective: Students will review major concepts from the unit.
Lesson Activity: 1) Review Testing Strategies 2) Review Activities Homework: Study for test Monday! |
Friday
Rake 'N' Run!
|
Previous Week: October 30-November 3
Monday
Objective: Students will organize their class materials.
Lesson Activity: 1) Turn in Unit 2 Illustrated Dictionary 2) Relief Map of China Group Roles Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will work in groups to create a relief map of China.
Lesson Activity: Relief Map of China Activity Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will work in groups to create a relief map of China.
Lesson Activity: 1) Relief Map of China Activity 2) Real Estate Ad Assignment Homework: Real Estate Ad Assignment, due Monday 11/6 |
Thursday
Objective: Students will work in groups to create a relief map of China.
Lesson Activity: Finish Relief Map of China Activity Homework: Real Estate Ad Assignment, due Monday 11/6 |
Friday
Objective: Students will create an advertisement for a region suitable for human settlement.
Lesson Activity: Work Day - Real Estate Ad Homework: Real Estate Ad Assignment, due Monday 11/6 |
Previous Week: October 23-27
Monday
Objective: Students will define and use important vocabulary terms.
Lesson Activity: 1) Finish Geography Challenge 2) Unit 2 Illustrated Dictionary Homework: Finish Illustrated Dictionary assignment, due Wednesday |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will collect evidence to answer a compelling question.
Lesson Activity: Engineer an Empire: Egypt Homework: Finish Illustrated Dictionary assignment, due Wednesday |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will present evidence of geography's impact on humans.
Lesson Activity: 1) Turn in Unit 2 Illustrated Dictionary 2) Go over Geography Challenge Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will analyze the physical geography of ancient India
Lesson Activity: 1) Finish going over Geography Challenge 2) Chapter 13 Reading Notes Homework: None |
Friday
Objective: Students will analyze the physical geography of ancient India
Lesson Activity: 1) Finish Chapter 13 Reading Notes & Ideal Settlement Activity 2) Chapter 7 - A Guided Lecture Homework: Finish Illustrated Dictionary for Unit 2 - all activities, due Monday, 10/30 |
Previous Week: October 16-20
Monday
Objective: Students will analyze geographic problems and determine environmental modification solutions.
Lesson Activity: Mesopotamian Problem Solver Activity Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will analyze geographic problems and determine environmental modification solutions.
Lesson Activity: Finish Mesopotamian Problem Solver Activity Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will explain how the development of agricultural techniques led to the emergence of Sumerian city-states.
Lesson Activity: Chapter 4 Reading Notes Homework: Illustrated Dictionary - Chapter 4, due Friday |
Thursday
Objective: Students will explain how the development of agricultural techniques led to the emergence of Sumerian city-states.
Lesson Activity: Finish Chapter 4 Reading Notes Homework: Illustrated Dictionary - Chapter 4, due Friday |
Friday
Objective: Students will reflect on their performance for the previous unit.
Lesson Activity: 1) Go over Unit 1 Test 2) Unit 1 Reflection Homework: Finish Unit 1 Reflection, if not done in class |
Previous Week: October 9-13
Monday
Objective: Students will review important concepts.
Lesson Activity: 1) Answer Review Guide questions 16-20 in class. 2) Review for test Homework: Study for Wednesday test, review guide due Tuesday |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will review important concepts.
Lesson Activity: 1) Review Guide completion check. 2) Review Activity Homework: Test tomorrow! |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge on a summative assessment.
Lesson Activity: Unit 1 Test Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will organize their unit materials and reflect on their learning process.
Lesson Activity: 1) Finish Unit 1 Test 2) Problem & Solution Illustration Homework: Problem & Solution Illustration, due tomorrow |
Friday
Objective: Students will organize their unit materials and reflect on their learning process.
Lesson Activity: 1) Problem & Solution Illustration Share Out 2) Preview Unit 2 Homework: None |
Previous Week: October 2-6
Monday
Objective: Students will understand the structure of an analytical paragraph.
Lesson Activity: 1) Introduce College Month 2) MEAT Paragraph Practice: Chapter 3 Question Homework: None |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will understand the structure of an analytical paragraph.
Lesson Activity: 1) Finish MEAT Paragraph Practice: Chapter 3 Question 2) Sequencing/Timeline Worksheet Homework: |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will define and practice social science skills.
Lesson Activity: Go over Sequencing/Timeline Worksheet Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will define and use important vocabulary terms.
Lesson Activity: Illustrated Dictionary Assignment Homework: Finish Illustrated Dictionary Assignment |
Friday
Objective: Students will review important concepts.
Lesson Activity: 1) Go over test structure 2) Work on review guide Homework: Work on review guide (1-10), test Wednesday |
Previous Week: September 25-29
Monday
Objective: Students will compare the Neolithic Age to the Paleolithic Age.
Lesson Activity: Chapter 3 Reading Notes Homework: Preview Activity (Chap 3 Rdg. Notes) |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will collect facts on the transition from the Paleolithic to Neolithic Age.
Lesson Activity: Mankind: Inventors Homework: Preview Activity (Chap 3 Rdg. Notes) |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will compare the Neolithic Age to the Paleolithic Age.
Lesson Activity: Finish Chapter 3 Reading Notes Homework: |
Thursday
Objective: Students will understand the structure of an analytical paragraph.
Lesson Activity: Introduction to MEAT Paragraph Homework: MEAT Paragraph |
Friday
Objective: Students will understand the structure of an analytical paragraph.
Lesson Activity: MEAT Paragraph: Self-Assessment Homework: None |
Previous Week: September 18-22
Monday
Objective: Students will determine the role of different social scientists.
Lesson Activity: 1. Review Early Hominids 2. Chapter 1 Reading Notes Homework: Preview Activity (Chap 1 Rdg. Notes) |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will analyze artifacts from early humans.
Lesson Activity: 1. Introduce Artifact Analysis Activity 2. Artifact Analysis Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will analyze artifacts from early humans.
Lesson Activity: Artifact Analysis Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will analyze artifacts from early humans.
Lesson Activity: Finish Artifact Analysis Homework: None |
Friday
Homecoming
Half Day |
Previous Week: September 11-15
Monday
Objective: Students will identify and define the term "artifact".
Lesson Activity: 1. 9/11 Discussion 2. Artifact Assignment Homework: Personal artifact, due Wednesday |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will go over course expectations.
Lesson Activity: 1. Course Overview & Expectations 2. Ms. Rickard's Artifact Presentation Homework: Personal artifact, due Wednesday |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will present their personal artifact.
Lesson Activity: Artifact Presentations Homework: Personal artifact presentation, if not done in class |
Thursday
Objective: Students will present their personal artifact.
Lesson Activity: Artifact Presentations Homework: Personal artifact presentation, if not done in class |
Friday
Objective: Students will present their personal artifact.
Lesson Activity: Finish Artifact Presentations Homework: |
Previous Week: September 5-8
Monday
Labor Day
No School |
Tuesday
Objective: Students will preview areas of study.
Lesson Activity: 1. Assign Seats, Textbooks 2. The Year Ahead 3. Binder Cover Illustration Homework: None |
Wednesday
Objective: Students will discuss strategies for a successful day.
Lesson Activity: 1. Daily Routines Discussion 2. Google Log-in 3. Binder Cover Illustration Homework: None |
Thursday
Objective: Students will explain capabilities of early hominids.
Lesson Activity: 1. Preview Chapter 2 2. Chapter 2 Reading Notes Homework: Class Binder Illustration |
Friday
Objective: Students will organize their online applications.
Lesson Activity: Finish Chapter 2 Reading Notes Homework: None |