Week @ a Glance
Social Studies 2025-2026
Monda |
Week of:: 9/29/25 - 10/3/25
| Monday, September 29 | Tuesday, September 30 | Wednesday, October 1 | Thursday, October 2 | Friday, October 3 |
Daily “I Can” Statement: | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the states of the Northeast and southern regions | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the states of the SW and Western regions | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the states of the Midwest | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify all 50 states | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify all 50 states |
Item(s) Due Today: | None | None | None | None | None |
Bellwork Question: | What region of the United States do we live in? | Name one state in the Northeast region and one state in the Southeast region | Name one state in the West region and one state in the Southwest region | Name two states in the Midwest | Name a state you have never visited before but would like to visit and explain why. |
Student Task(s): | 1. Complete the bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. LIBRARY (make up from last week) US Regions 2. Watch the YouTube video titled “Tour the States”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E2CNZIlVIg 3. Pass out the map of the United States. Display blank map under the Hovercam. Working together, color in the states of the Northeast Region yellow and the states of the Southern region blue. This should stay in students’ blue folder. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NDyRrjS4dOsAif8OodNDEYpPl0-Pr_6s/view?usp=drive_link 4. Complete the Google Slideshow labeling the NE and Southeast region states. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cNbtPi4P9oCj8HmIgPM00oAjNxJ7SijLpD6eecAdGQg/edit?usp=sharing | 1. Complete the bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. 2. Introduce students to Seterra website to practice locations of 50 states posted on Google Classroom. https://www.geoguessr.com/seterra/en/vgp/3003 3. Working together, color in the states of the Southwest Region orange and the states of the Western region red. This should stay in students’ blue folder. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NDyRrjS4dOsAif8OodNDEYpPl0-Pr_6s/view?usp=drive_link 4.. Complete the Google Slideshow labeling the SW and Western region states. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/142DP0Y9eiuK6Q8KyNJ_7_B39KeelBf0ieTGsumGkNYc/edit?usp=sharing | 1. Complete the bellwork question. Teacher will collect the bellwork paper today. 2. Working together, color in the states of the Midwest region green. This map should stay in students’ blue folder. https://drive.google.com/file/d/14OTBDiDPdPrHHFsp1o9wEWlbOwweBcdo/view?usp=drive_link 3. Complete the Google Slideshow labeling the Midwest region. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10OpLdFtVtTTfQrTkXrJDzvRnoe5OWkFe6FyqXHEltSM/edit?usp=sharing 4. If time permits, Practice for the 50 states test using the Seterra website. https://online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3003 | 1. Complete the bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. 2. Begin US Regions Slideshow https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ei0Chcf4M7ufA8zBeldzDAPVlILr-M5nHUm1IrNB1Do/edit?usp=sharing Together slides #1-8 #9-16 (Friday) 3. 50 States Practice Test | 1. Complete the bellwork question. Teacher will collect the bellwork paper today. 2. Finish slides #9-16 of US Regions Slideshow https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ei0Chcf4M7ufA8zBeldzDAPVlILr-M5nHUm1IrNB1Do/edit?usp=sharing Next Week: Continue US Regions |
Homework / For Next Time: | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography vocabulary QUIZ 9/16 |
Weekly Notes / Announcements: | Bring your charged Chromebook to school every day! Pay any school fees you have! | ||||
Week at a Glance: Mrs. Vrabel- Social Studies
Monda |
Week of:: 9/22/25 - 9/26/25
| Monday, September 22 | Tuesday, September 23 | Wednesday, September 24 | Thursday, September 25 | Friday, September 26 |
Daily “I Can” Statement: | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the 16 vocabulary terms for Map Skills 3. I can identify the Equator and the Prime Meridian and find locations using latitude and longitude | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the 16 vocabulary terms for Map Skills 3. I can identify the Equator and the Prime Meridian and find locations using latitude and longitude | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the 16 vocabulary terms for Map Skills 3. I can understand the meaning and history of the Constitution | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the 16 vocabulary terms for Map Skills 3. I can identify the Equator and the Prime Meridian and find locations using latitude and longitude | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the Equator and the Prime Meridian and find locations using latitude and longitude |
Item(s) Due Today: | None | None | None | None | None |
Bellwork Question: | Which hemisphere is North America in? (Give 2 names) | Which hemisphere is Australia located in? (Give 2 names) | What is the largest ocean? What is the second largest ocean? | What is the largest continent? What is the smallest continent? | How many states have you been to? List them |
Student Task(s): | 1. Complete the bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. 2. Review Latitude and Longitude using Google Slides https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1L7-xlZ0xYOtOYSonXv5BX7zOIgEkH3OGpomLgUX6mu8/edit?usp=sharing 3. Complete Latitude and Longitude WS together in class (3 pages) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yvvyqCLdizDFa4UiyAnIbBt8n9KUqb-n9m5LkaywLsk/edit?usp=sharing Videos (if needed) Map Features video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZaTK7B0doE&authuser=0 And https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4GMno9p4g4&authuser=0 | 1. Complete the bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. 2. Latitude and Longitude Battleship Game https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3LM8k6yeqTGBQldyNbW0JtbGZzs6qzt/view?usp=sharing | 1. Complete the bellwork question. Teacher will collect the bellwork paper today. Physical and Political Maps 2. Types of maps in workbooks pages 61-62 (Physical Maps and Political Maps) 3. Physical Maps/Political Maps video https://youtu.be/1WmoMQdUGGM?si=-I2AJfDjaOQP0_Qy 4. Political/Physical Maps Comparison Sort https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FxgQ3K5D2jdjZ_3UvpN8289rBzroRgJp&usp=classroom_web&authuser=0 Extra WS (if needed) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mNSNYZFekT2InT1tbCMH71eM9ITARyzV/view?usp=sharing | 1. Complete the bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. Climate Maps and Resource Maps 2. Workbooks pages 63-64 together 3. EdPuzzle Types of Maps https://edpuzzle.com/media/67e2b4fd90bb4aacae874efc | 1. Complete the bellwork question. Teacher will collect the bellwork paper today. Population Density Maps 2. Workbooks page 65 together 3. Assess Your Understanding (Workbook page 69-70) Grade? Which Hemisphere am I in? GF (14 pts) (Complete together putting the map on the Clevertouch) Next Week: Begin US Regions |
Homework / For Next Time: | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography vocabulary QUIZ 9/16 |
Weekly Notes / Announcements: | Bring your charged Chromebook to school every day! Pay any school fees you have! | ||||
Week at a Glance: Mrs. Vrabel- Social Studies
This Week’s Lessons
Previous Lessons
Monda |
Week of:: 9/15/25 - 9/19/25
| Monday, September 15 | Tuesday, September 16 | Wednesday, September 17 | Thursday, September 18 | Friday, September 19 |
Daily “I Can” Statement: | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the 16 vocabulary terms for Map Skills 3. I can identify the Equator and the Prime Meridian and find locations using latitude and longitude
| 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the 16 vocabulary terms for Map Skills 3. I can identify the Equator and the Prime Meridian and find locations using latitude and longitude | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the 16 vocabulary terms for Map Skills 3. I can understand the meaning and history of the Constitution | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the 16 vocabulary terms for Map Skills 3. I can identify the Equator and the Prime Meridian and find locations using latitude and longitude | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the Equator and the Prime Meridian and find locations using latitude and longitude |
Item(s) Due Today: | None | None | None | None | None |
Bellwork Question: | Explain the difference between lines of latitude and lines of longitude | Draw and label a compass rose | What is the difference between absolute and relative location? | Name one fact you know about the Constitution | List 3 features that all maps should have. |
Student Task(s): | 1. Complete the bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. (Carry-over from last week) 2. Map Skills Digital Sort https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KVvsYY5pt6cz0eI1ZTKQTvyt8Q_gyXsNXVocHa10gb8/edit?usp=sharing (review of cardinal directions, oceans, continents) 3. New workbooks, complete pages 71-74 introduction to Latitude/Longitude 4. Prime Meridian, Equator, Hemispheres Complete GS for practice https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13b9k2DBKM4OPz5V-iSoeiPLFWRUSuYY_tmGXeRR387k/edit?usp=sharing EXTRAS: Map skills Scavenger Hunt Quiz over Continents and Oceans: Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 1. Complete the bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. Continents and Oceans TEST 2. Review Latitude and Longitude using Google Slides https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1L7-xlZ0xYOtOYSonXv5BX7zOIgEkH3OGpomLgUX6mu8/edit?usp=sharing Continue finding Latitude and Longitude (WS) https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Tllwt8-hZl_mS4uIYy-R77MyTUyfvt4/view?usp=sharing Quizlet for Vocabulary Words https://quizlet.com/243573623/geography-vocabulary-jarrett-ch-2-flash-cards/ | 1. Complete the bellwork question. Teacher will collect the bellwork paper today. Constitution Day 2. Watch the YouTube video titled “The Constitution for Kids” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsTB7gSfDPI 3. Complete the Constitution Day reading passage and comprehension questions. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18EVGy71r3pDa-UGlhaHNIup1ZaO2TRmf/view?usp=sharing (Vocabulary QUIZ tomorrow) Quizlet for Vocabulary Words https://quizlet.com/243573623/geography-vocabulary-jarrett-ch-2-flash-cards/ | 1. Complete the bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. 2. Geography Vocabulary QUIZ 3. After quiz, students may watch the latitude and longitude video using earbuds https://youtu.be/cwUuVdF8ohY?si=EHGy2DfkJdcIEJ9k | 1. Complete the bellwork question. Teacher will collect the bellwork paper today. Latitude and Longitude Battleship Game https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3LM8k6yeqTGBQldyNbW0JtbGZzs6qzt/view?usp=sharing Next Week: Which Hemisphere am I in? GF (14 pts) (Complete together putting the map on the Clevertouch) |
Homework / For Next Time: | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography vocabulary QUIZ 9/16 |
Weekly Notes / Announcements: | Bring your charged Chromebook to school every day! Pay any school fees you have! | ||||
Week at a Glance: Mrs. Vrabel- Social Studies
Monda |
Week of:: 9/8/25 - 9/12/25
| Monday, September 8 | Tuesday, September 9 | Wednesday, September 10 | Thursday, September 11 | Friday, September 12 |
Daily “I Can” Statement: | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the 16 vocabulary terms for Map Skills
| 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the 16 vocabulary terms for Map Skills | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can finish the All About Me Time Capsule | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can learn about and understand the importance of PATRIOT’S DAY | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the 16 vocabulary terms for Map Skills |
Item(s) Due Today: | None | None | None | None | None |
Bellwork Question: | List the names of any of the continents and oceans that you know. | What is the name of the map that shows the physical features of a region? | What is the most important latitude line that divides the Earth in half? | What facts do you already know about Sept. 11th? List 3 | What is the most important longitude line that divides the Earth in half? |
Student Task(s): | 1. Complete the bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. 2. Continents and Oceans Practice on Google Classroom https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14fXzRQ_gLutLzH9LeLbDFu1HVUboUKuibnEsh5lq394/edit?usp=sharing 3. Continents and Oceans GS https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZwKRG-6TkLBl_dAr9Isxh-4o3n49tAORVWYT93Uzq58/edit?usp=sharing Practice Sites for students: https://lizardpoint.com/geography/world-quiz.php?authuser=0 (Locate continents and oceans) https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htm?authuser=0 (Sheppard Software) Quiz over Continents and Oceans: Friday, Sept. 12 | 1. Complete the bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. 2. Introduction to Map Skills (GS) https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vR30kjZLqfHaAphPCoQIMLqh1tV2nFCn4dQOGX3sQxo/edit?usp=sharing (Teacher Guide) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yw8t5DwxKZgI2Tg7rVEMQPyEcPVGSDVy/view?usp=drive_link (Answer Key) | 1. Complete the bellwork question. Teacher will collect the bellwork paper today. 2. Map Skills Digital Sort https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KVvsYY5pt6cz0eI1ZTKQTvyt8Q_gyXsNXVocHa10gb8/edit?usp=sharing (review of cardinal directions, oceans, continents) EXTRAS: Map skills Scavenger Hunt | 1. Complete the bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. SEPTEMBER 11 Observance 2. Nearpod Lesson 3. Interactive 9-11 Activity | 1. Complete the bellwork question. Teacher will collect the bellwork paper today. 2. Quiz over Continents and Oceans (Google Form) 3. After quiz, Complete pages 71-72 in the new workbooks (The Poles;The Equator; The Prime Meridian) Next Week: Constitution Day 9/17 Watch the YouTube video titled “The Constitution for Kids” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsTB7gSfDPI Complete the Constitution Day reading passage and comprehension questions. Longitude/ Latitude activities Geography Vocabulary quiz 9/16 |
Homework / For Next Time: | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography Vocabulary (Quiz 9/16) Continents and Oceans quiz Friday, 9/12 | Study Geography vocabulary QUIZ 9/16 |
Weekly Notes / Announcements: | Bring your charged Chromebook to school every day! Pay any school fees you have! | ||||
Week at a Glance: Mrs. Vrabel- Social Studies
Monda |
Week of:: 9/1/25 - 9/5/25
| Monday, September 1 | Tuesday, September 2 | Wednesday, September 3 | Thursday, September 4 | Friday, September 5 |
Daily “I Can” Statement: | NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY | 1. I can understand the procedures and expectations for the SS classroom. 2. I can create a time capsule that is all about me | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can finish the All About Me Time Capsule | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can follow directions and find locations on a grid | 1. I can complete the bellwork question. 2. I can identify the 16 vocabulary terms for Map Skills |
Item(s) Due Today: | | None | None | None | None |
Bellwork Question: | | | What is your favorite thing you have ever learned in Social Studies? | Tell me one thing about yourself that you included on your capsule. | Write the direction from the school to Chick-Fil-A |
Student Task(s): | | 1. Introduce concepts taught in Social Studies for fifth grade (Geography, Explorers, Native Americans, Government, Economics). 2. Time Capsule “All About Me” https://drive.google.com/file/d/18zjrPRP39uTZY47OkiXTvQ-ClJbNjXBl/view?usp=drive_link | 1. Teach procedures for bellwork completion. Students will complete the bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. 2. Join Google Classroom. 3.Direction activity (Camp 1 and 2) using oral directions. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xtFnGKuO7bjra26EsFve4QqiF6mdueDS/view?usp=drive_link | 1.Complete bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. 2. Introduce 16 Geography vocabulary words - teacher will display vocab words and definitions and students will copy onto their worksheet. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17RppQbHNcZz5fmacJ4Q8VLZ7IprDcGMH/view?usp=drive_link 3. Introduce Quizlet for vocabulary words - https://quizlet.com/243573623/geography-vocabulary-jarrett-ch-2-flash-cards/ | 1. Complete the bellwork question and keep paper in blue folder. 2. Watch YouTube “Continents” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCYERpZ4Ujc&authuser=0 “Oceans” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGtemTLAjCw&authuser=0 3. Pass out and fill in the worksheet titled “Continents and Oceans” https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mZhAab_PMI84QPhIb2oK-mQyyPpeV2eJ/view?usp=drive_link Quizlet for vocabulary words Geography Vocabulary Quiz: will be Tuesday, 9/16/25 https://quizlet.com/243573623/geography-vocabulary-jarrett-ch-2-flash-cards/ |
Homework / For Next Time: | | None | None | None | Study Geography vocabulary |
Weekly Notes / Announcements: | Bring your charged Chromebook to school every day! Pay any school fees you have! | ||||
Week at a Glance: Mrs. Vrabel- Social Studies