Abernathy Collegiate Charter SchoolMr.

NewtonWeek of 9/3/13
6 Grade Chapter Title Pages Lesson #; Title Goals/Obj
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Introduction

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Tuesday 2 Studying Geog, Econ, and Civics 25-27 1 Geography SWDK of the definition of geography and the concept of hemisphere SKBA to describe continents and countries according to their hemisphere Prior Knowledge: What does Geography mean? 1 OTO Video: Geography Basics-Students take notes 2 OTO Map: Hemispheres--Students take notes Visual Skills 28 and 29 What two hemispheres does North America belong to? N/A

Wednesday 2 Studying Geog, Econ, and Civics 28-30 1 Geography SWDK of concept of latitude and longitude. SKBA to describe continents and countries according to their Latitude and longitude Dot on whiteboard object lesson 1 OTO Map: Latitude and Longitude--Students answer checkpoint questions 2 OTO Worksheet: Geography and History Activity--Lat. And Long. Content background knowledge pg. 31 Progress check 31

Thursday 1 Studying Geog, Econ, and Civics 31 1 Geography SWDK of the 5 themes and 6 essential elements of geography. SWBA to apply a concept to a theme.

Friday 1 Studying Geog, Econ, and Civics 32-33 1 Geography SWDK of the difference and purpose of political and physical maps SWBA to apply the right map to the right situation

Activities

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Relate story of my own experience with geography. 1. Notes--5 themes and 5 essential themes of geography 2 OTO Whiteboard activity--Food chain

Google Maps. Earth view 1 OTO Map Alexanders Empire--Geography Connection pg. 34 2 Notes Parts of a map

Closing Checkpoint

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Critical thinking 33 Progress check 33

Visual Skills 35 Progress check pg. 35

Homework

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Student work that is their notebook so we finished it in class.

Student work that is meant to be done at home

Student work on a worksheet or handout started in class, but might have to be finished at home. OTO: Online Teaching Option (resources I use from online)

Abernathy Collegiate Charter SchoolMr. NewtonWeek of 9/3

7 Grade Chapter Title Pages Lesson #; Title Goals/Obj
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Introduction

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Tuesday African Civ. 422-424 1 Rise of African Civ. SWDK of the geographical regions of Africa. SWBA to describe how the differing geographical regions effected life in Africa. How did early people settle Africa? Read and discuss 422424. Use Critical Thinking Skills pg. 422423. Geography Connection 423.

Wednesday Africa Civ. 425 1 Rise of African Civ SWDK of Saharan trade. SWBA to discuss the benefits of horse vs. camel use in Africa. Describe Berber trade

OTO Venn diagram: Camels vs. Horses Trading Empires of Africa pg. 425 Infographic pg. 424 Geography Connection 426

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Closing Checkpoint Homework

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Progress Check top of 425 What are the African geographical areas? N/A

Progress Check 425 How did trade develop in Africa? N/A

Thursday Africa Civ 426-428 1 Rise of African Civ SWDK of West African Kingdoms and their corresponding trade. SWBA to define the boundaries of each West African Kingdoms and describe its trade. Why did the West African trading empires rise and fall? 1 Geography Connection pg 426. 2 OTO Whiteboard Activity--How West Africa changed because of trade. 3 African Trading Empires pg. 428 Progress Check 428 Review geographic features of Africa N/A

Friday Africa Civ 428-429 SWDK of East African Kingdoms and their corresponding trade. SWBA to define the boundaries of each East African Kingdoms and describe its trade. Why did the East African trading empires rise and fall? 1 Reading Skills 428 and 429 2 Critical thinking 429

Close and Reflect 429 Progress check 429 Lesson 1 review pg 429 Study Guide Lesson 1

Student work that is their notebook so we finished it in class.

Student work that is meant to be done at home

Student work on a worksheet or handout started in class, but might have to be finished at home. OTO: Online Teaching Option (resources I use from online)

Abernathy Collegiate Charter SchoolMr. NewtonWeek of 9/3/13

8 Grade Chapter Title Pages Lesson #; Title Goals/Obj
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Introduction

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Activities

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Tuesday 4 Life in US Colonies 101-105 Rivalry in N. America SWDK of the causes and consequences of the French and Indian War. SWBA to analyze Britains economic policies and the reactions of the colonists. Identify the causes and effects of the French and Indian war Grade Lesson 3 Study Guide Engage Activity Tell the story of the French and Indian war. Use OTO: ImageG.W. and the F. and I. War

Wednesday 4 Life in US Colonies 107-108 Review Day SWDK of the concepts, people and events associated with colonial America SWBA to apply this knowledge to the test

Thursday 4 Life in US Colonies Test Test Ch. 4

Friday 5 Spirit of Independence 109-111 Chapter Intro SWDK of where the American colonies are and the time period of the chapter SWBA to apply geographic themes to Colonial America and describe the time period

Grade Lesson 4 Study Guide. Ask for questions Do practice assessment pgs. 107-108

Review Test rules

Engage Activity

Students take test

Closing Checkpoint Homework

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Show OTO: Image Unite or Die Use Progress Checks Lesson 4 review Study Guide

Look for more questions Progress check 108 Study for test

If they finish early, they may read N/A N/A

1 OTO Map North America 1775 2 Step into the Place pg. 110 3 Critical Thinking 4 Step into the Time pg. 110 Close and Reflect Visual Skills N/A

Student work that is their notebook so we finished it in class.

Student work that is meant to be done at home

Student work on a worksheet or handout started in class, but might have to be finished at home. OTO: Online Teaching Option (resources I use from online)

Abernathy Collegiate Charter SchoolMr. NewtonWeek of 9/3/13

9 Grade Chapter Title Pages Lesson #; Title Goals/Obj
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Introduction

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Tuesday 1 Rise of Civ 14-16 Mesopotamia SWDK of Mesopotamian Society SWBA to describe citystate, ziggurat, irrigation, and polytheism Engage Activity

Wednesday 1 Rise of Civ 16-17 Mesopotamia SWDK of Mesopotamian Society SWBA to describe Mesopotamian writing and technology Discuss writing

Thursday 1 Rise of Civ 18 Review SWDK of the concepts of chapter 1 SWBA to apply that knowledge on a test. Grade chapter Summary and review important concepts 1. Utilize questions from Assessment pg 18 and quiz the class to assess their readiness for the test. Questions?

Friday 1 Rise of Civ Test Test SWDK of the concepts of chapter 1 SWBA to apply that knowledge on a test. Remind students of rules

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Closing Checkpoint Homework

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1 Geography Connection pg 15 2 Discuss Religion, City States 3 Geography Connection pg 16 Reading Skills pg 16 Progress Check 16 N/A

1 OTO Video-Technology in the Ancient World 2 Cuneiform activity

Give test

Close and Reflect Progress check 17 Chapter Summary

Students may read when finished N/A

Study for test

Student work that is their notebook so we finished it in class.

Student work that is meant to be done at home

Student work on a worksheet or handout started in class, but might have to be finished at home. OTO: Online Teaching Option (resources I use from online)