5 CLASSWORK: Define culture, geography, natural & cultural features (Outlines).
6 CLASSWORK: Discuss 5 Themes of Geography (Outlines). Explain latitude and longitude. Discuss relative location.
12 CLASSWORK: Complete Unit #1 Outline & pass out Unit #1 RQ's (1st Daily Grade: due Thurs., 1/14).
13 Unit #1 Map Test---> 1st Test Grade
13 After Map Test, review for Unit #1 Test. CLASSWORK: Complete "Charts/Graphs" hand-out (2nd Daily Grade: due Fri., 1/15).
14 Unit #1 Test---> 2nd Test Grade
15 CLASSWORK: Begin Unit #2 "The Earth". Discussion topics include: landforms, weathering/erosion, & weather/climate.
18 CLASSWORK: Discuss revolution, rotation, solstice, equinox. Dispell the myth "The sun rises in the East and sets in the West".
19 CLASSWORK: Natural environment & facts about world economies. Mark notes for Unit #2 Test.
20 Review for Unit #2 Test. Complete Unit #2 RQ's (due Thurs, 1/21).
21 Unit #2 Test (3rd Test Grade)
21 Pass out Unit #3 Map & Unit #3 Part I. Notes. Begin work on map.
22 CLASSWORK: Complete map if necessary/Begin Unit #3 Part I. Notes (Major Landform Regions of the US).
25 CLASSWORK: Complete Introduction to the US (Outlines) discussing US Population Diversity & US Resources/Economy. Begin Part II. Northeastern US
26 Unit #3 Map Test Part I. (Eastern US/PLUSES on the Map)
26 CLASSWORK: Complete the Northeast.
27 CLASSWORK: Discuss the Mid-Atlantic States & the Megalopolis.
28 CLASSWORK: Complete Unit #3 Part I. by discussing the Southeast. Pay special attention to the economy of the SE and the region's most important cities. Mark notes for test.
29 Unit #3 Map Test (DOTS: West Coast)
29 CLASSWORK: Make sure notes are completely marked for test. Students will work on Unit #3 Part I. RQ's (due Tues, 2/2).
February 2010
1 CLASSWORK: Quiz on "Major Landform Regions & Climate Types" is postponed until Thurs, Feb. 4th. Begin lecture/outlines of Unit #3 Part IV. The Midwest
2 Unit #3 Part I. Test. RQ's are due today!
3 CLASSWORK: Complete the Part IV. The Midwest. Begin lecture on Part V. The Interior West/Great Plains. Remind about quiz/discuss "States & Regions" Quiz.
4 QUIZ: "Landforms & Climates of the US" CLASSWORK: Begin Part V. The Interior West.
5 CLASSWORK: Complete Part V. and move on to Part VI. The Pacific States. Clarify test on "States & US Regions".
8 CLASSWORK: Complete Part VI. Discuss WA, OR, AK, & HI.
9 QUIZ: "States & US Regions". CLASSWORK: RQ's for Parts 4,5,& 6 will be passed out and worked on in class (due 2.11.10). Notes should be marked for test.
10 Review for Test on Part 4,5,6. CLASSWORK: Begin Unit #4 on Canada & Mexico. Outlines & Maps will be passed out. Maps will be completed.
11 Unit #3 Part 4,5,&6 Test. RQ's should be completed. Begin "Charts/Graphs" hand-out. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE MONDAY, FEB. 15th!
12 CLASSWORK: Complete Unit #4 Canada by discussing the history of Canada and the economic activities of each province & begin Unit #4 Mexico.
15 CLASSWORK: Complete outline on Canada. Begin outline of Mexico. Discuss economy & regions of Mexico.
16 CLASSWORK: Complete outline on Mexico. Mark notes for test.
17 Unit #4 Map Test. CLASSWORK: Unit #4 RQ's. These are due on Thursday, Feb. 18th. Review for Unit #4 Test.
18 UNIT #4 TEST IS POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW (2/19) DUE TO THE PRACTICE STATE ALGEBRA TEST.
19 Unit #4 Test. Pass out Unit #5 Notes/Map. Fill in map.
22 CLASSWORK: Begin Unit #5 on the Middle East. Discuss the region's title, physical geo., & agriculture/oil.
23 CLASSWORK: Discuss the Historical Geography of the Midle East. List and explain the nations that have controlled the region throughout history.
24 CLASSWORK: Explain the 3 monotheistic religions that began in the Fertile Crescent.
25 Unit #5 Map Test. Continue with outlines discussing the countries of Turkey, Israel, Syria, Lebanon, & Jordan.
26 CLASSWORK: Hand-outs should be used to answer questions 1-15.
