World Geography
Mrs Sivertsen
August 17, 2018
Learning Goal: To create a welcoming and safe learning environment where all learners feel valued.
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Evacuation Practice
3. Classroom Expectations and Website
Homework:
1. Must have a one subject spiral notebook by Monday!
It must be used ONLY for this class.
2. Find an article that interests you and explain how it relates to geography in one-two paragraphs. Due Monday!
August 20, 2018
Learning Goal: To create a welcoming and safe learning environment where all learners feel valued.
1. Cooperation Activity
*Connect with each other
*Work on place/name geography
2. Classroom Expectations and Website
Homework:
1. Must have a one subject spiral notebook by Monday!
It must be used ONLY for this class.
2. Find an article that interests you and explain how it relates to geography in one-two paragraphs. Due Monday!
August 21, 2018
Learning Target: To learn and demonstrate map-making skills.
*Label: Each State and Capital
*Color: Outline Borders OR Color Entire State (Use 5-6 Colors)
*Include TODALS:
T-Title
O-Orientation
D-Date
A-Author
L-Legend
S-Scale
August 22/23/24, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will demonstrate writing skills on District Writing Assessment.
W2LJs:
W2LJ#1: Why is it important to study Geography?
August 23/24, 2018
Beginning of Unit 1 (Population, Settlement and Movement)
Organizing Concept: Movement and Interdependence
Population changes through birth, death and migration. It can impact the environment, society and the economy. What are some of the major consequences of population change for a country? Be sure to address the aspects of the environment, society and the economy.
August 24, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will study to prepare for the exam.
August 27, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will study to prepare for the exam.
1. W2LJ#2: Which state would you most like to visit and why?
2. “The Great American State Quiz”: Test your knowledge!
On your own paper: Write one fact and your guess for each state. Turn into basket at end of activity.
3. Study for test :)
August 28, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will study to prepare for the exam.
1. W2LJ#3: What do you like the most about high school (so far) and why?
2. Finish: “The Great American State Quiz”: Test your knowledge!
On your own paper: Write one fact and your guess for each state. Turn into basket at end of activity.
3. Study for test :)
August 29/30, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will study to prepare for the exam.
1. W2LJ#4: What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the world today? Explain.
2. “World in the Balance" Viewing Guide
*Answer Qs on India and Japan
*Take notes on US and Africa on back of wksh
3. Study for test :)
Grade 9 Social Studies World Geography Units
2018-2019
On the Move: Population, Settlement, and Movement
Who is in Control: Human & Environmental Interactions
Global Issues & Solutions
August 31, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will study to prepare for the exam.
1. W2LJ#5: What are positive and negative effects of high and low birth rates? Explain.
2. Study for test :)
***Test on Block Day***
September 4, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will study to prepare for the exam.
1. W2LJ#6: What score do you think you will have on the test? What have you done to prepare?
2. Study for test :)
***Test on Block Day***
September 5/6, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will study to prepare for the exam.
1. W2LJ#7: What do you think Homecoming is like? Explain.
2. Test
3. South America Map-List-Color-TODALS
***Test Today***
September 7, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will develop background knowledge of China’s One Child Policy.
1. W2LJ#8: How many children are in your family? What do you think the ideal family size should be? Explain.
2. China’s Lost Girls
September 10, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will develop background knowledge of China’s One Child Policy.
1. W2LJ#9: What has been your favorite birthday gift and why?
2. Is Earth Overpopulated? BBC Documentary
September 11, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will develop background knowledge of China’s One Child Policy and the world at 7 Billion.
1. W2LJ#10: Should the anniversary of 9/11 be a national holiday? Why or why not?
2. Google Classroom Code: ypl8co
3. 7 Billion and HEI: Writing Assessment
4. Finish: Is Earth Overpopulated? BBC Documentary
September 12/13, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will develop background knowledge of China’s One Child Policy and the world at 7 Billion.
1. W2LJ#11: What do you know about China’s one-child policy? Explain.
2. Finish: Is Earth Overpopulated? BBC Documentary
3. Mini-Q: China’s One-Child Policy: Was it a Good Idea?
*Hook
*Background Essay and Questions
September 14, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will develop background knowledge of China’s One Child Policy and the world at 7 Billion.
1. W2LJ#12: What have you participated in during Homecoming Week? What do you think the assembly will be like?
2. Mini-Q: China’s One-Child Policy: Was it a Good Idea?
*Hook
*Background Essay and Questions
*Documents
September 17, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will develop background knowledge of China’s One Child Policy and the world at 7 Billion.
1. W2LJ#13: Today is Constitution Day! What do you know about our Constitution? What questions do you have?
2. Mini-Q: China’s One-Child Policy: Was it a Good Idea?
*Hook
*Background Essay and Questions
*Documents
September 17, 2018
Learning Target: Students will develop a learning community. Students will develop background knowledge of China’s One Child Policy and the world at 7 Billion.
Friday, 9/21/2018
Morning Bell Schedule
1st - 8:00 - 8:25
2nd - 8:30 - 8:55
3rd - 9:00 - 9:30 (with announcements)
4th - 9:35 - 10:00
5th -10:05 - 10:30
6th - 10:35 - 11:00
7th - 11:05 - 11:30
Student Lunch 11:35 - 12:05
September 18, 2018
Learning Target: Students will complete a Mini-Q.
1. W2LJ#14: If you were a baby being born today, which country would you want to be born in and why?
2. Mini-Q: China’s One-Child Policy: Was it a Good Idea?
*Hook
*Background Essay and Questions
*Documents with each labeled by which side(s) it supports
Block Day: Have all of the above finished and be ready to make buckets and a chickenfoot.
September 19/20, 2018
Learning Target: Students will complete a Mini-Q.
1. W2LJ#15: What surprised you most about China’s One Child Policy? Explain.
2. Mini-Q: China’s One-Child Policy: Was it a Good Idea?
Block Day:
September 21, 2018
Learning Target: Students will complete a Mini-Q.
1. W2LJ#16: What are you doing for your early release day?
2. Finish Mini-Q and South America Map
Mini-Q: China’s One-Child Policy: Was it a Good Idea?
Block Day:
September 24, 2018
Learning Target: Students will complete a Mini-Q.
1. W2LJ#17: Reflect on your semester so far...how are your grades? What has been hard to adjust to in high school? What help might you need?
2. See Classroom for today’s assignment
***All notebooks and other assignments due on Tuesday***
September 25, 2018
Learning Target: Students will prepare for first notebook check.
Finish your W2LJs, notebook assignments and South America Map
September 26/27, 2018
Learning Target: Students will prepare for first notebook check.
Finish your W2LJs, notebook assignments and South America Map
2. God Grew Tired of Us
September 28, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice literacy strategies.
1. “Who Cares About Population Anyway?” Article
October 1, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice literacy strategies.
1. Finish:“Who Cares About Population Anyway?” Article
October 2, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice literacy strategies.
1. Finish:“Who Cares About Population Anyway?” Article
2. The New Coloradans: Immigration in Colorado
October 3/4, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice literacy strategies.
1. Finish:“Who Cares About Population Anyway?” Article
2. Immigration Reform Cards-do not cut the cards out
*Place each proposal in one of the four boxes (write the #)
*Choose 2 from each category to explain your reasoning
(8 sentences total)
October 5, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice literacy strategies.
1. Finish:“Who Cares About Population Anyway?” Article
2. Immigration Reform Cards-do not cut the cards out
*Place each proposal in one of the four boxes (write the #)
*Choose 2 from each category to explain your reasoning
(8 sentences total)
3. Middle East Map: Due 10/15
October 8, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice literacy strategies.
1. “30 Days” Immigration
2. Immigration Reform Cards-do not cut the cards out
*Place each proposal in one of the four boxes (write the #)
*Choose 2 from each category to explain your reasoning
(8 sentences total)
3. Reminder: Middle East Map: Due 10/15
October 9/11, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice literacy strategies.
1. How was Future Day! What are your dreams/plans/hopes for your future? Explain.
2. Finish 30 Days: Immigration
3. On your own paper:
Identify each event as one of the following:
*Mexican Pull *US Pull
*Mexican Push *US Push
Explain why for each event
Example- 1610: US Pull b/c a new city provides opportunities and pulls people there
Reminder: Middle East Map: Due 10/15
October 15, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice note taking skills.
1. W2LJ #19: What did you do over the 3-Day Weekend?
2. “Latino Americans” Ep.6: Create chart in notebook with room for notes
Reminder: Middle East Map: Due Today
October 16, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice note taking skills.
1. W2LJ#20: What surprised you about the treatment of migrants and refugees in the 80s and 90s? Explain.
2. Finish: “Latino Americans” Ep.6
Reminder: Middle East Map: Past Due
October 17/18, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice map-making skills.
1. W2LJ#21: Where would you like to visit in Asia? Explain why.
2. Asia Map: Due on 11/09
Reminder:*Label: Each Country, Capital and all physical features on the list
*Color: Outline Borders OR Color Entire Country (Use 5-6 Colors)
*Include TODALS:
T-Title
O-Orientation
D-Date
A-Author
L-Legend
S-Scale
October 19, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice map-making skills.
1. W2LJ#22: What is the difference between a Refugee and a Migrant? Explain your thinking.
2. Asia Map: Due on 11/09
3. Map It: Migration Journey of the Lost Boys and Girls
3. Packet 1: Read Key Terms, follow directions to Map the Global Crisis
Packet 2: Mapping One Refugee’s Journey Chart
One Refugee’s Journey Map
October 22, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice map-making skills.
1. W2LJ#23: Explain 3 reasons why people migrate.
2. Asia Map: Due on 11/09
3. Map It: Migration Journey of the Lost Boys and Girls
4. Packet 1: Read Key Terms, follow directions to Map the Global Crisis
Packet 2: Mapping One Refugee’s Journey Chart
One Refugee’s Journey Map
October 23, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice map-making skills.
1. W2LJ#24: How do you think refugees from other countries are treated in the US? Explain.
2. Asia Map: Due on 11/09
3. Finish: Map It: Migration Journey of the Lost Boys and Girls
4. Packet 1: Read Key Terms, follow directions to Map the Global Crisis
Packet 2: Mapping One Refugee’s Journey Chart
One Refugee’s Journey Map
October 24/25, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice map-making skills.
1. No Journal
2. Asia Map: Due on 11/09
3. Finish: Map It: Migration Journey of the Lost Boys and Girls
4. Packet 1: Read Key Terms, follow directions to Map the Global Crisis
Packet 2: Mapping One Refugee’s Journey Chart One Refugee’s
Journey Map
5. United Nations Game: Type in: Against all Odds
October 26, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice critical thinking skills.
2. Asia Map: Due on 11/09
October 29, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice critical thinking skills.
2. Asia Map: Due on 11/09
November 1, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice critical thinking skills.
2. Finish Assignments from when I was gone.
3. Finish Asia Map: Due on 11/09
November 5, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice note taking skills.
2. Finish Asia Map: Due on 11/09
November 9, 2018
Learning Target: Students will practice note taking skills.
2. Asia Map: Due on 11/09
3. Extra Credit : Must have everything else turned in!
In Classroom:
Migrant Caravan Continues North, Defying Mexico and U.S. - October 23rd, 2018
November 12, 2018
Learning Target: I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
QRS Water Crisis Presentation:
The Water Crisis: Student Data Worksheet
Fine Filters Initial Ideas
2. Summarize what you learned about the world water crisis (4-5 sentences)
3. The Water Crisis: Student Quiz
November 13/14, 2018
Learning Target: I can research an alternative fuel source and explain the pros and cons of the source.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
*Create and fill out Google Doc/Chart with your facts
*Create a Google Presentation to share with the class from your
research
***You must sign in and out if you leave the classroom***
***No movement the first and last 10 minutes***
November 16, 2018
Learning Target: I can research an alternative fuel source and explain the pros and cons of the source.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
2. Peer PowerPoint Evaluation Form
Presentation Created by:____________________ Reviewed by:___________________
1 Commendation (Something you liked or thought was especially well done). Be specific.
2 Recommendation (Something you suggest to enhance or improve presentation). Be specific.
3 Most interesting fact or data you learned from this presentation (informational only).
Overall Rating Excellent Good Fair Poor
***You must sign in and out if you leave the classroom***
***No movement the first and last 10 minutes***
November 26, 2018
Learning Target: I can demonstrate my writing skills by creating a strong thesis and support for my argument.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
Social Studies Diagnostic Writing Assessment:
Cooperation is defined as the ability to set aside your own wants/needs to accomplish a goal. Describe an event in history when people or nations have had to compromise their interests to solve a conflict. What happened, why did it happen, and what perspectives can be identified? Use evidence to support your ideas in an organized piece of writing.
November 27, 2018
Learning Target: I can demonstrate my map-making skills.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
Europe Map: Due 11/30
*Label: Each Country, Capital and all physical features on the list
*Color: Outline Borders OR Color Entire Country (Use 5-6 Colors)
*Include TODALS:
T-Title
O-Orientation
D-Date
A-Author
L-Legend
S-Scale
November 28/29, 2018
Learning Target: I can demonstrate my map-making skills.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
Europe Map: Due 11/30
*Label: Each Country, Capital and all physical features on the list
*Color: Outline Borders OR Color Entire Country (Use 5-6 Colors)
*Include TODALS:
T-Title
O-Orientation
D-Date
A-Author
L-Legend
S-Scale
November 30, 2018
Learning Target: I can demonstrate my notetaking skills.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
1. Crude Awakening and Viewing Guide
December 3, 2018
Learning Target: I can demonstrate my notetaking skills.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
1. Crude Awakening and Viewing Guide
*Add notes as you watch the end of the documentary
December 5/6, 2018
Learning Target: I can demonstrate my map making skills.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
1. Africa Map: Due date to be determined based on effort in class
*Label: Each Country, Capital and all physical features on the list
*Color: Outline Borders OR Color Entire Country (Use 5-6 Colors)
*Include TODALS:
T-Title
O-Orientation
D-Date
A-Author
L-Legend
S-Scale
December 7, 2018
Learning Target: I can demonstrate my map making skills.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
1. “Ghosts of Rwanda”:
*Make Chart on your own paper
December 10, 2018
Learning Target: I can demonstrate my notetaking skills.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
1. “Ghosts of Rwanda”:
*Make Chart on your own paper
2. All work due by 12/14: NO Exceptions
December 11, 2018
Learning Target: I can demonstrate my notetaking skills.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
1. Timeline Rwanda
2. All work due by 12/14: NO Exceptions
December 12/13, 2018
Learning Target: I can demonstrate my writing skills.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
1. Hotel Rwanda
December 18, 2018
Learning Target: I can demonstrate my research and writing skills.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
1. Conflict Projects
2. Turn in Notebooks
*Ghosts of Rwanda
*Crude Awakening
*Water Crisis
December 20, 2018
Learning Target: I can demonstrate my research and writing skills.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
I can understand and explain the causes of the worldwide water crisis.
1. Final Exam
2. Conflict Projects
3. Turn in anything you are missing and want graded
*Ghosts of Rwanda
*Crude Awakening
*Water Crisis