WEEK NINE: March 27th - 31st
There are some of us who can live without wild things, and some who cannot – Aldo Leopold
Monday- I will better understand the life of a native Amazonian.
1) Complete LA Regions/Neighborhoods Activity Page
2) Physical Features Quizlet
3) Review North America and Latin America Greatest Places HERE
4) Latin America Activity Packet Work Time (Due Tomorrow)
3) Rainforest Imax Film (no Video Worksheet) End of Unit “Fun Movie”
Tuesday - I will better understand the life of a native Amazonian.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Rainforest Imax Film (no Video Worksheet) End of Unit “Fun Movie”
3) Latin America Activity Packet Work Time (Due Tomorrow)
4) Latin America Physical Map Due Tomorrow
Wednesday - I understand the basic physical geographical layout of Latin America.
1) “What State? Wednesday” - Weekly Instagram Quiz (not graded for fun)
2) Latin America Physical Maps Due
3) Latin America Physical Map & Greatest Places Test
4) After Test Grab Europe Activity Packets & Complete Mtn Vocab Sheet
GeoTerm Link for Terms
5) LA Activity Packets Due
6) FYI - End of Quarter #3 is Friday (Beyond the Walls due ON FRIDAY)
Thursday
EuroVid of the Day - Welcome to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Europe Intro Notes & Discussion
3) Europe Greatest Places Slideshow & Discussion (Map in Activity Packet)
4) Europe Mountain Terms Quiz Next Tuesday (April 4th)
Friday - Last Day of Quarter #3
EuroVid of the Day - UK…Great Britain…England?
1) ALL “Late & Missing Work Due Today
2) “Beyond the Walls” Project Due in Class
3) Europe Political Mapping Work Time
4) Maps Due & Europe Political Map Test Next Friday (April 7th)
5) Link for Europe Online Atlas Page
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WEEK ONE: Jan 23rd - 27th
Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power & magic in it. - Goethe
Monday
1) Welcome to World Geography/Mr. Gilbert Intro
2) Parent Letter/My Geo Story Sheet Handed out (Complete “My Geo Story”)
3) Work on Names!
Tuesday
1) Create Seating Chart for World Geo - Students PICK SEAT
2) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
3) Geo Fun Video Clip of the Day… -
Ski the World starring Pro Skier Candid Thovex
Video Extra: “Behind the Scenes of…Ski the World” (watch on own if you like)
4) Parent Signature/My Geo Story Yellow Sheets Due back signed (10pts)
5) Create Student File Folder
6) Quick Into to World Geography Website & Room Tour
7) What is Geography? Discussion
FYI - Classroom Website = www.44north93west.com (bookmark site please)
Wednesday
1) “What State? Wednesday” - Weekly Instagram Quiz (not graded for fun)
2) Geo Fun Video Clip of the Day…
Name a Country Video - Jimmy Kimmel
3) Hand Out “Geo Boot Camp” Activity Packet**
4) Quick Overview of Geo Boot Camp Packet/Activities
5) Define “20 Words for Geographers” Vocabulary List (Boot Camp Packet)
6) Quiz on “20 Words” Friday
Thursday
1) “20 Words for Geographers” Quizlet Group Challenge (Quiz Review)
2) 5 Themes of Geography Notes & Discussion (Guided Notes in Boot Camp Pkt)
3) Video Clip of the Day…
Epic Selfie (Tour the World by Motorcycle)
4) Review “20 Words” in Activity Packet (Quiz Tomorrow)
Friday
1) City, State, Country Class Activity (Every Friday Fun Quiz)
2) Geo Fun Video Clip of Day…
Bounce (tour the world by soccer ball)
3) 20 Words of Geographers Quiz
4) My World Map: Fall 2022 - World Mapping Activity (Period 2 & 4 only)
5) Draw, Label, List…anything and everything you know about the World…spend 30-40 minutes with details! (will need a blank sheet of paper for map creation)
6) Create Map from memory…don’t cheat and be honest with yourself…what do you know NOW?
WEEK TWO: January 30th - February 3rd
If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or objects. - Einstein
Monday - I can describe/explain the details of a location using the 5 Themes of Geography
1) Review “5 Themes of Geography”
2) Video Clip - 5 Themes of Geo Fornite Edition
2) 5 Themes Activity (US State & Choice)
3) State Assignment & Work Time…students will be assigned a US State
4) 5 Themes Activity Document can be found in Schoology
5) MUST BE “Submitted” by Midnight on Schoology
Basic Directions…ALL students will make two picture collages that explain the “5 Themes of Geography”…#1 Collage = will be a US State and #2 Collage = student Choice…meaning student can choose ANY PLACE on Earth. (Our School, Home, Cabin, World City, etc…place needs to be rather specific) ALL Collages will be created using 5 Pictures…one for each Theme. Note: NO words or descriptions needed…picture should visual explain the Theme!
Tuesday - I can identify the difference between a Physical & Political Map.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) 5 Themes “Peer Evaluation”
3) Intro - Beyond the Walls (1 Project per Quarter)
4) Intro to Maps Notes & Discussion (Guided Notes in Boot Camp Pkt)
5) INTRO Political & Physical Mapping in World Geography (review the Basics)
6) Hand out Australia Political Map (Due Thursday in Class)
7) Online Australia Atlas (“Map Central” Tab)
Note: please fill out guided notes sheet in your Geo Boot Camp Activity Packet
Wednesday - I can identify the major Political Features of Australia/Oceania
1) “What State? Wednesday” - Weekly Instagram Quiz (not graded for fun)
2) Australia Political/Physical Map Work Time (Geo Boot Camp Packet)
3) Please use Australia ONLINE Atlas for Mapping CLICK HERE to Enter
Note: the creation of ALL personal Maps in World Geo is a BIG PART of what we do and I challenge ALL Geo Students to “kick Butt and take names” when completing…meaning = do a GOOD JOB!
Thursday - I can identify the unique plants, animals and physical features of Australia.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Australia Political Maps Due
3) “Land Before Time” Australia Video CLICK TO WATCH
Note: Complete Video Worksheet in Boot Camp Activity Packet
4) Australia Physical Map Work Time
Friday, Feb 3rd - NO SCHOOL DAY
WEEK THREE: February 6th - 10th
“The greater danger for most of us isn’t that our aim is too high and miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” – Michelangelo
Monday - I can identify lines of Latitude & Longitude on the earth’s surface.
1) Latitude & Longitude Discussion Notes (guided notes in Boot Camp Packet)
2) Complete “Lat & Long Practice” in Boot Camp Activity Packet (Full Group)
3) Lat & Long Practice “Find the Gold” in Activity Packet
4) Intro - Beyond the Walls (1 Project per Quarter)
Tuesday - I can use Latitude & Longitude to locate places on earth.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Video Review of Lat & Longitude Basics
3) Lat & Longitude Group Review
4) Are ALL Lat & Long Pages Done in Boot Camp?
5) Australia Physical Map Work Time (Due Tomorrow)
Wednesday - I can identify keys aspects of coral reefs & link it to life on earth.
1) “What State? Wednesday” - Weekly Instagram Quiz (not graded for fun)
2) Australia Physical Maps Due in Class
3) Make sure ALL “Geo Boot Camp” Pages are Completed and Ready for Turn In
4) Bootcamp Packets Due FRIDAY!
5) Coral Reef Adventure Imax Film
6) CLICK HERE to download Coral Reef Video/Beyond the Video Worksheet
Coral Reef Important Web Links (to be used with “Beyond the Video” Activity Sheet)
Articles about Coral Reefs:
Tourism vs. Conservation
Tourists at the Great Barrier Reef
Why do we need the Great Barrier Reef?
Everything you need to know about coral bleaching
Causes of coral bleaching
Facts and Statistics
Websites:
The Great Barrier Reef: Facts and figures
https://www.barrierreef.org/
Animals of the Great Barrier Reef
Coral Bleaching
Video Resources:
Is it too late to repair the Great Barrier Reef? (11 minutes)
Coral Bleaching 101 (2 minutes)
Climate Change (2 minutes)
Coral Bleaching (2 minutes)
Ocean Acidification (2 minutes)
Thursday - 8th Grade Ski Trip (No Geo Classes)
Friday - I know the boundaries of the North American Continent.
1) Geo Boot Camp Packets Due
2) US/Canada Activity Packets Handed Out (Preview of Activities)
3) US/Canada Intro Notes & Discussion (Guided Notes in Packet)
4) Canada/US Bizarre Border Video
5) US/Canada Greatest Places Slideshow & Discussion
6) Link to Greatest Places Page
WEEK FOUR: February 13th - 17th
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar
Monday - I can explain the geographical boundaries that make up North America, the United States and the Provinces/Territories of Canada.
1) Water Terms (from Activity Packet) Quiz Tomorrow
2) Water Terms Quizlet is Available CLICK HERE (study help for quiz)
3) US/Canada Political Mapping Work Time
4) Click Here to enter US/Canada Online Atlas
5) FYI - US/Canada State/Provinces & Capitals Test Thursday
6) US/Can Political Maps Due Thursday, Feb 16th
Tuesday - I can define & explain the 14 water terms.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) US/Canada Water Terms Quiz
3) Complete “People of Power” worksheet in Activity Packet
4) Intro “School to Home” Mapping Project
5) School to Home Due Friday, Feb 24th
V-day Video Special…Dinosaur in Love
Wednesday - I am able to create a Map to my house using formal mapping skills.
1) “What State? Wednesday” - Weekly Instagram Quiz (not graded for fun)
2) School to Home Project Work Time
Quizlet Study Links for US/Canada Political Map Test…
US Political Map Quizlet
US States & Capitals Quizlet
Canadian Political Map Quizlet
Canada Provinces/Territories & Capitals Quizlet
Thursday I can identify and locate ALL US State & Canadian Provinces.
1) US/Canada Political Maps Due
2) US/Canada State/Provinces & Capitals Test
3) North America Physical Maps Handed Out
4) North America Physical Map Work Time
5) Click HERE to enter US/Canada Online Atlas
6) FYI - US/Canada Physical Maps Due Next Thursday
Friday - I can explain the significance of the Great Lakes Region to the US & Canada.
*2 Hour Early Release Day (Shorten Class Schedule)
1) City, State, Country Class Activity (Every Friday Fun Quiz)
2) Great Lakes Regional Focus
3) Great Lakes Textbook Link (use with Act Packet Worksheet)
3) Great Lakes “FUN QUIZ” (not Graded)
4) Great Lakes Diagram/Map Activity Packet Completion
5) “Rise and Fall of Great Lakes” Video
WEEK FIVE: February 20th - 24th
Inspiration is for amateurs - the rest of us just show up and get to work. - Chuck Close
Monday, Feb 20th - NO SCHOOL Prez Day
Tuesday, Feb 21st - I understand the difference between Immigration & Emigration and how if directly affects life in the United States.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Immigration & Emigration in the United States Activity (Packet)
3) Textbook Link for Immigration/Emigration Population Patterns
4) “School to Home” Project Work Time
5) School to Home Maps Due Friday
CLICK HERE for DAILY E-LEARNING CLASS SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Feb 22nd - I can appreciate the vastness and uniqueness of Alaska.
E-LEARNING SNOW DAY
1) Log In to Schoology and Answer Attendance Question (First 5 Min of class)
2) Alaska: Spirit of the Wild Imax Film w/ Video Worksheet
3) CLICK FOR VIDEO LINK HERE or Pluto TV VIDEO LINK #2
4) Video Worksheet is in your US/Canada Activity Packet
5) Upload Video Worksheet answers on Hyperdoc in Schoology
6) “School to Home” Project Work Time
7) School to Home Maps Due Friday
CLICK HERE for DAILY E-LEARNING CLASS SCHEDULE
Thursday, Feb 23rd - I understand the basic physical geographical layout of the US & Canada.
E-LEARNING SNOW DAY
1) Log In to Schoology and Answer Attendance Question (First 5 Min of class)
2) North America Physical Maps Due in Class (submit on Hyperdoc in Schoology)
4) Complete “North America Neighborhoods” Map in Activity Packet
5) Please use “North America Neighborhoods” link above…please label and Color this map in your activity packet…no need to “upload” this map, but have it done in your packet.
6) 6“School to Home” Due TOMORROW in class!!
Friday, Feb 24th - I will explore the areas of our school district through personal maps created by my peers in World Geography.
1) City, State, Country Class Activity (Every Friday Fun Quiz)
2) “School to Home” Project Due in Class
3) School to Home Peer Reviews/Grading
4) Self Grade/Evaluation
WEEK SIX: February 27th - March 3rd
Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come. - Dwayne Johnson (the Rock)
Monday, Feb 27th - I can explain both the similarities/differences in cultural/physical Geography between the United States & Canada.
1) Canada/US Bizarre Border Video
2) Canada Fun Quiz (Not Graded)
3) Sneaking over the Canadian Border Video
4) Canada Regions Textbook Activity in Small Groups
5) Canada Region Textbook Link
6) Complete People of Power North America (Google)
*BOTH Canada Regions & People of Power is homework if not completed!
Tuesday, Feb 28th - I will explore the basic components of the Latin America Region…language, history, basic locations.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Geo Bootcamp Activity Packet Due
3) Grand Canyon Imax Film (end of Unit “Fun” Movie…no video worksheet)
4) Intro El Capitan Virtual Field Trip (activity for tomorrow)
Wednesday, Mar 1st - I will better understand the “ins and outs” of what it means to be, what it takes to manage, and how to enjoy a National Park in America.
Back to US/Canada Unit for day!
1) Virtual Field Trip - to Yosemite National Park, California
3) El Capitan, Yosemite (Google Trek/Virtual Field Trip Site)
4) Field Trip Sheets Due at end of Class Period (Give to Sub)
5) Completed Field Trip Sheets 25pt Formative in Gradebook
6) Extra Video - Yosemite Climbing Video (Intro to El Capitan Virtual Field Trip Video)
Note: Gilbert is GONE…be Nice to Sub!!
Thursday, Mar 2nd - I can explain the geographical boundaries that make up the region of Latin America, ,which includes Mexico, Caribbean, Central & South America.
1) Latin America Political Mapping Work Time
2) Latin America Political Maps Due Friday, March 17th
3) Latin America Political Map Test Friday, March 17th (Countries & Capitals)
4) Latin America Physical Map is available if Needed
Note: Gilbert is GONE…be Nice to Sub!!
Friday, Mar 3rd - NO SCHOOL “Spring Break BABY”
MARCH 4th to 13th - Waconia Spring Break - NO CLASSES
WEEK SEVEN: March 13th - 17th
Travel is not reward for working, it’s education for living. - Anthony Bourdain
Monday - I know what the modern day cultural boundary line is in regards to Latin America.
1) Hand Out Latin America Activity Packets
2) Latin America Intro Notes & Discussion
3) Latin America Greatest Places Slideshow
Tuesday - I can identify and locate ALL of the Latin American Countries.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Finish LA Greatest Places Slideshow
3) Complete “River Terms” Vocab in Activity Packet (Quiz Tues March 21st)
Geoterm Website Link (Use to define words)
4) Latin America Political Map Work Time (Maps Due and Test Fri)
5) LA Political Mapping Work Time CLICK HERE for LA Online Atlas
6) Introduction to “Power Countries” (will help fine-tune test prep)
7) LA Power Country List
Wednesday - I can define what makes a rainforest a rainforest.
1) “What State? Wednesday” - Weekly Instagram Quiz (not graded for fun)
2) What is a Rainforest? (Intro Notes & Discussion)
3) Rainforest Intro NOTES
4) Intro to “Stakeholders” of the Tropical Rainforest
5) Stakeholders Activity Sheet Completion
6) Textbook Link for Stakeholders “Land Use Conflict”
Thursday - I understand the differing needs/opinions of people who live in and relay on the Amazon Rainforest in their “day to day” lives.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Latin America Political Map Test Quizlet
3) Continue & Complete “Stakeholders” of the Tropical Rainforest
4) Textbook Link for Stakeholders “Land Use Conflict”
Friday - I will explore the “ins & outs” of Tropical Rainforests in the world.
1) Amazon Film Journey Activity (in Packet)
2) Film Journey Link
3) Time Left Over - return and finish “Stake Holder” Worksheet in Packet
4) River Terms Quizlet
WEEK EIGHT: March 20th - 24th
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela
Monday - I can identify & label the major countries of Latin America.
1) Latin America Political Maps Due in Class
2) Latin America Political Map Test
3) Hand out Latin America Physical Maps
4) LA Physical Mapping Work Time CLICK HERE for LA Online Atlas
5) River Terms Quiz Thursday! River Terms Quizlet
Tuesday - MCA Science Testing (ALL Geo Kids)
Wednesday - MCA Science Testing (ALL Geo Kids)
Thursday - I can identify the animals that have evolved without human influence on the Galapagos Islands of Equador
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) GeoTerms Quiz - River Terms1) Galapagos Islands Mini-Unit
3) Google Mapping the Galapagos Islands (intro Video)
4) Galapagos Islands Intro Notes/Intro Animals
5) Galapagos Islands Video
6) Galapagos Island ID (within Intro Notes)
7) Color/ID Galapagos Animals (within Intro Notes)
Friday - I have a working knowledge of the location and the implications of this particular location of the Galapagos Islands.
1) Galapagos Islands Continued - Finish Video
2) Activity Packet/Galapagos Island Coloring Work Time
3) Things to work on…LA Regions, USA vs. Colombia Demographic, People of Power
WEEK TEN - OCTOBER 31ST - NOV. 4TH
Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality. - Abraham Lincoln
Monday - I know the location & basic geographic layout of my Europe City choice.
EuroVid of the Day - The Matterhorn // The Most Recognizable Mountain in the World
1) Mountain Monday - Mt. Aconcagua, Argentina
2) Intro “Europe City Tour” Unit Project
3) Europe Study City Lottery (City/Student Assignments)
4) Work Time on Project
Tuesday - Last Day of Quarter #1
EuroVid of the Day - The Day Curious George Escaped Nazi Germany
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) ALL Quarter #1 Late/Missing Work Due IN CLASS
3) ALL Quarter #1 Beyond the Walls Projects Due
4) Beyond the Walls “Show & Tell” (Informal Presenting)
5) Europe Mountain Terms Quizlet
6) Europe Regions Mapping in Activity Packet
QUARTER TWO BEGINS
Wednesday - I have a deeper understanding of life for humans in the Alps.
EuroVid of the Day - The Matterhorn // The Most Recognizable Mountain in the World
1) “What State? Wednesday” - Weekly Instagram Quiz (not graded for fun)
2) Europe Mountain Terms Quiz
3) Mini Mountain Film Festival - “The Alps”
Exploring Swiss Alps by Cablecar
Top Ten Places in the Alps
Ride a Wooden Sled down a Swiss Alp
Roof Top Ski Avoriaz, France
Paraglide to Work in Switzerland
4) Complete “Mountain of Europe” Worksheet in Activity Packet with a Friend
Thursday - I am preparing my Europe City Walking Tour for peer review.
EuroVid of the Day - The British Monarchy Explained
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
1) Europe Political Maps Due and Test TOMORROW
2) Europe Power Countries Quizlet
3) Europe Counties and Capitals Quizlet
4) Europe City Tour Work Time
5) “Europe City Tour” Unit Project Link
6) PLEASE Send YOUR Europe City Tour Link to Mr. Gilbert (During Class)
7) NEW - GeoGuesser Europe Capitals Quiz! #BAM (another study aid)
8) NEW - GeoGuesser Europe Counties Quiz!
Friday - I know the Power Countries and Capitals of the European Continent.
EuroVid of the Day - Are Swedish Meatballs even Swedish?
1) City, State, Country Class Activity (Every Friday Fun Quiz)
2) Europe Political Maps Due
3) Europe Political Map Test
4) Europe Physical Mapping Work Time
5) Europe Map Central
WEEK ELEVEN - November 7th - 11th
Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference - Winston Churchill
Monday - Gilbert Gone (be Nice to Sub)
1) Alps Imax Film
2) Europe Regions/Neighborhoods Activity Page Completion
3) If Time…Continue Working on Europe Physical Map
Tuesday - I can define demography & apply it to the population of Europe.
Euro Vid of the Day - No Roads No Cars Just Boats
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
1) Demography/Population Pyramid Classroom Activity
2) Demography Slideshow
3) Demography/Population Pyramid Pages in Activity Packet
4) Demographic Textbook Page
Complete Page #1 of Demography in Activity Packet
“Population Equation”
Wednesday - I can use a population pyramid to project future growth/decline of a countries population.
Euro Vid of the Day - Vatican City Explained
1) “What State? Wednesday” - Weekly Instagram Quiz (not graded for fun)
2) Demography Continued…Population Pyramids
3) TedED Talk - Population Pyramids (Video)
4) Complete Page #2 of Demography in Activity Packet
5) Population Pyramid Web Link (to be used with Act Pack)
Thursday
Euro Vid of the Day - Battle of the Alpine Horns (Swiss)
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Europe City Tours Due (Completed & Ready to View Online)
3) Peer Evaluate “Europe City Tours”
4) Peer Evaluations Due by End of Class
5) Peer Eval Activity is a Hyperdoc within Schoology (submit online)
Friday - No School Day
WEEK TWELVE: November 14th - 18th
“We must all either wear out or rust out, every one of us. My choice is to wear out.”
- Theodore Roosevelt
Monday - I can explain the basics of the EU Economic agreement within the European continent.
EuroVid of the Day - The European Union Explained
Euro Vid of the Day - Brexit
1) Mountain Monday -
2) Intro European Union Discussion
3) EU Neighborhood Classroom Activity
4) Complete EU Map in Activity Packet
5) EU Textbook Chapter
6) Europe Physical Features Quizlet
Tuesday - I can locate and label the major physical features of Europe.
EuroVid of the Day - Holland vs. the Netherlands
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Europe Physical Maps Due
3) Europe Physical Map and Greatest Places Test
4) Europe Activity Packet Work Time (Finish UP)
Note: Europe Activity Packets can be handed in early!
Wednesday - I can identify where Africa is & what makes it unique to the rest of the world.
1) “What State? Wednesday” - Weekly Instagram Quiz (not graded for fun)
2) Europe Activity Packets Due (Handed in at Start of Class)
3) Africa Activity Packets Handed Out
4) Africa Intro Notes & Discussion
Thursday - I can identify and explain the major physical & cultural landmarks of Africa.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Africa Greatest Places Slideshow & Discussion
3) Africa Political Maps Handed out and Work Time (Map Due & Test Friday Dec. 2nd)
4) Online Africa Atlas & Map Help Center
Friday - I can locate the Serengeti on a Map & identify the animals that depend on this great land migration throughout the year.
1) City, State, Country Class Activity (Every Friday Fun Quiz)
2) Serengeti Imax Flim w/ Video Worksheet (in Activity Packet)
3) Color the Big 5 in Activity Packet
4) Africa Land Terms (Please Define in Packet & Quiz Tuesday Nov. 29th)
WEEK THIRTEEN: November 21st - 25th
The way to develop the best that is in a person is by appreciation and encouragement. - Charles Schwab
No School - Thanksgiving Week
WEEK FourTEEN: November 28th - Dec. 2nd
Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. - Mark Twain
Monday - I understand the project details & goals of the African Mask Project.
1) Mountain Monday
2) Africa Land Terms Quizlet
3) Intro “African Milk Jug Mask Project”
4) Mask Project due Friday, Dec 9th
3) Locating Features using Lat & Long (in Activity Packet)
Tuesday - I can explain why Africa is so susceptible to diseases and illness.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) African Land Terms Quiz
3) Intro - Understanding Africa Through Disease Web Quest
4) Complete “Understanding Africa Through Disease” (Activity Packet)
Wednesday - I can locate the regions within Africa
1) “What State? Wednesday” - Weekly Instagram Quiz (not graded for fun)
2) Correct Land Term Quiz
3) Complete “Understanding Africa Through Disease” Web Quest
4) Africa Power Countries Practice Quiz
5) Africa Power Countries & Capitals Practice Quiz
**Thanks to Wilenbring for created above Practice Quizes #BAM
Thursday - I will have a better understanding of the actual size of the African Continent and all the different cultural zones.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Africa Trek Video Adventure Part One
3) Video worksheet in Activity Packet
4) Africa Power Countries Practice Quiz
5) Africa Power Countries & Capitals Practice Quiz
5) Power Country Quizlet
6) Power Country & Capitals Quizlet
Friday - I can identify & label the 20 Power Countries of the African Continent.
1) City, State, Country Class Activity (Every Friday Fun Quiz)
2) Africa Political Maps Due
3) Africa Political Map Test (Power Countries and Capitals)
4) Africa Trek Video Adventure Part Two
5) Africa Physical Maps Handed Out/Work Time
6) Africa Physical Maps & Test w/ Greatest Places is Next Wednesday
7) Africa Online Atlas
WEEK FifTEEN: December 5th - 9th
A well-educated mind will always have more questions than answers. - Helen Keller
Monday - I can describe locations of human populations and cultural characteristics of African nations.
1) Africa Physical Map Work Time Africa Online Atlas
2) Grade Africa Political Map Test
3) Intro Africa Culture Project
4) Africa Study Country Assignments
5) Complete “Building My African Culture Project” ONLINE Schoology
Note: log into Schoology & submit this portion of project ONLINE
Tuesday - I can describe how physical and environmental features affect human activity and settlement.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Africa “Power Features” Quizlet Link
3) Africa Culture Project Research & Work Time
4) Please visit Schoology for Research Doc “Building My Africa Culture Project”
5) Submit the above doc when completed!
6) “Building My African Culture Project” due Today by Midnight
7) Optional Africa Physical Feature Study Game
Wednesday - I can locate and label the major physical features of Europe.
1) “What State? Wednesday” - Weekly Instagram Quiz (not graded for fun)
2) Africa Physical Maps Due in Class
3) Africa Physical Map & Greatest Places Test
4) Correct Test In Class
5) Africa Culture Exhibit Work Time (Placard Due Monday)
Thursday - I have a basic understanding of the cultural history of the Egypt and King Tut.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Final Questions/Concerns about Mask Project?
3) Mysteries of Egypt Imax Film w/ Video Worksheet (in Activity Packet)
Friday - I can identify the symbolism of masks within human society.
1) City, State, Country Class Activity (Every Friday Fun Quiz)
2) Mask Project Due “Show & TEll”
3) Africa Activity Packet Work Time (what needs to be completed)
FYI - Africa Activity Packet Due next Tuesday
WEEK SIXTEEN: December 12th - 16th
What is love? Love is playing every game like it's your last. - Micheal Jordan
Monday - I can compare and contrast the general quality of life/ways of life within the general population of people throughout the continent of Africa.
1) Monday Morning Quiz (for Fun)
2) Africa Culture Project Placard Due (Black Display Placard)
3) Review the term “Demography” & HDI
4) Explain basic procedure of the African “Walk About” Activity
5) Africa Culture “Walk About” Activity (Please stay focused and on task)
6) Work on “Africa Culture Exhibit Report” (will receive a hard copy from Gilbert)
FYI - you will need Textbook for Report…pictures of text can be found on Culture Report Website!
Tuesday - I know where Asia is on the planet and can highlight a few unique aspects of this continent in comparison to the other world continents.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Africa Culture Exhibit Report Due
3) Africa Activity Packet Due
4) Asia Activity Packet Handed Out
5) Asia Intro Notes & Discussion
6) Asia Greatest Places Slideshow & Discussion
7) Complete Asia Ocean Terms in Packet - Ocean Term Slideshow
Wednesday - Band Kids Gone (Mall Performance)
1) “What State? Wednesday” - Weekly Instagram Quiz (not graded for fun)
2) Geo Fun Day - Team Trivia Competition
*Note: No “Make-Up” work for Band Kids
Thursday - I will identify and locate all the countries of the Asian continent.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Asia “Ocean Terms” Quizlet
2) Asia Political Maps Handed Out
3) Asia Political Mapping Work Time
5) Online Asia Atlas Page
Friday - I can define the parts (term) of an ocean environment.
1) City, State, Country Class Activity (Every Friday Fun Quiz)
2) Asia Ocean Terms Quiz
3) Intro: “Asia Stations” Unit
4) Asia Groups Assigned
WEEK SevenTEEN: December 19th - 23rd
“If you don't do it this year, you will be one year older when you do.” - Warren Miller
Monday -
1) Quick Review of “Asia Stations Unit” Expectations
2) Who is in your Group? Station Group Assignments
2) Asia Stations
Tuesday -
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Asia Power Countries Study Quizlet
3) Asia Power Countries & Capitals Study Quizlet
4) Extra - Asia Political Map Study Game by Joel Willenbring
5) AAsia Stations
Wednesday
1) “What State? Wednesday” - Weekly Instagram Quiz (not graded for fun)
2) Asia Political Maps Due
3) Asia Political Map Test (20 Power Counties & Capitals)
4) Asia Stations
Thursday
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Origami Fun Time (Group Space Fun Activity)
*FYI - No Need to make up this activity if absent!
Friday - NO SCHOOL Holiday Break Begins!
WEEK eighTEEN: January 2nd - 6th
If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress. - Barack Obama
Monday - No School Day
Tuesday - SNOW DAY (No E-Learning Activity Schoology)
Wednesday - SNOW DAY (No E-Learning Activity Schoology)
Thursday
1) Asia Stations Group Work (Last FULL Day with Groups)
2) Asia Stations Packet Due Monday
Friday
1) Origami Fun Time (Group Space Fun Activity) w/ Mrs. Melius
2) Asia Physical Maps Handed out & Work Time
3) Online Asia Atlas Page
4) Asia Physical Maps Due & Test Tues. Jan 10th
WEEK NIneteen: January 9th - 13th
The goal is not to be better than the other man/woman, but your previous self. - Dalai Lama
Monday -
1) World Map & Greatest Places Final Test Prep & Explanation
**10 min World Map Challenge w/ Study Guide
2) Greatest Places Final Test = Tues Jan 17th
3) FYI - the World Map Final = Wed Jan 18th
4) World Map Final Study-guide
5) Asia Physical Features Quizlet
6) Asia Greatest Places Flashcards
7) Asia Stations Work Time (1/2 period)
8) “Extra” Online Study Test by Joel Willenbring (NO An nafud Desert on this)
Tuesday -
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Asia Physical Maps Due
3) Asia Physical & Greatest Places Test
4) Clean out Student File Folders
5) Finish World Map Study Guide sheet WITH Personal Maps
Wednesday -
1) “What State? Wednesday” - Weekly Instagram Quiz (not graded for fun)
2) Asia Activity Packets Due
3) Israel/Palestinian Conflict Online Activity (Submit Online in Schoolgy)
4) Conflict Zone Video Link for Israel/Palestine Activity (If needed)
Thursday -
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) World Map & Greatest Places Final Test Prep
3) World Map Final Studyguide
4) Online Submission of Israel/Palestinian Conflict Online Activity Due Midnight
5) HUGE Joel Willenbring World Map Final Online Quiz - Power Countries
Friday - Gilbert Gone (be NICE to Sub)
1) Arabia Imax Film (Video Worksheet in Activity Packet)
2) Asia Activity Packet Work Time
3) Study for World Map Final &/or Greatest Places Final Test
4) HUGE Joel Willenbring World Map Final Online Quiz - Power Countries
WEEK Twenty: January 16th - 20th
It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. - George Washington
Monday - No School MLK Day
Tuesday - Greatest Places Final Test/Beyond the Walls Due
Wednesday - World Map Final Test/Asia Activity Packets Due
Thursday - Last Day of World Geo/Correct Finals/ALL MISSING WORK DUE
Friday - 1st Day of Semester #2 (Off to Science)