WEEK ONE: AUGUST 28TH - SEPTEMBER 1st
Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power & magic in it. - Goethe
Monday
1) Welcome BACK to School #BAM
2) The Walkers Haute Route (Slides & Stories w/ Mr. Gilbert )
Tuesday
1) What is Geography? (Class Discussion)
2) My World Mapping Activity (Due at End of Period…NOT Graded)
3) Geo Fun Video Clip of the Day…Why should we know Geography?
Name a Country Video - Jimmy Kimmel
Wednesday
1) Create Seating Chart (Students Pick…”use it or lose it”)
2) The Empathic Classroom (Class Discussion)
3) Tour of the Geo Classroom/General Procedures
4) Intro to Geo Classroom Website/Bookmark Page in personal Computer
5) Hand out Geo Bootcamp Activity Packet
6) Assign/Define 20 Words for Geographers (Quiz Next Week)
CLICK HERE for Geoterm Homepage
FYI - Classroom Website = www.44north93west.com (bookmark site please)
Thursday (Gilbert Gone)
1) FYI - Gilbert is out…at a XC Meet/with HS Athletes at St. Olaf Collage
2) Land Before Time Imax Video w/ Video Worksheet CLICK TO WATCH
3) Video Worksheet is in Geo Bootcamp Activity Packet
4) If Time…Work on 20 Words for Geographers Definitions
Friday - NO SCHOOL “Labor Day Weekend”
WEEK TWO - SEPTEMBER 4TH - 8TH
If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or objects. - Einstein
Monday NO SCHOOL “Labor Day”
Tuesday- I can identify the difference between a Physical, Political, & Special Purpose Map.
1) Intro to Maps Notes & Discussion (Notes & Discussion)
2) Mapping in World Geo (Basic Expectations for the Year)
3) Hand out Australia Political Maps
4) Online Australia Atlas (“Map Central” Tab on Website)
5) 20 Words for Geographers? (Are your Definitions Done??)
Note: tomorrow is a Mapping Work Day…bring Black Pen & Colored Pencils
Wednesday - I can identify the major Political Features of Australia/Oceania
1) Australia Map Work Time
2) Online Australia Atlas (“Map Central” Tab on Website)
3) 20 Words for Geographers Quiz TOMORROW (know ALL 20 words)
4) Quizlet Link for 20 Words Quiz (Study Aid)
Note: GILBERT is Gone Wednesday (Sub)
Thursday - I can describe/explain the details of a location using the 5 Themes of Geography
1) 20 Words for Geographers Quiz (Words from Geo Boot Camp Packet)
2) My Geo Story (Student Survey/Inventory)
3) Parent Letter Home (Please get signed and returned back to Mr. Gilbert Tomorrow)
4) 5 Themes of Geography Notes & Discussion (in Geo Bootcamp Act Packet)
Friday - I can use the 5 Themes of Geo to explain the details of a place on the earth.
1) Parent Letter/My Geo Story Handed Out…Due Back Next Tuesday!
2) Review 5 Themes of Geography
3) Video Clip - 5 Themes of Geo Fornite Edition
4) Create Student File Folder (stays IN classroom)
5) 5 Themes Activity Intro & Work Time
6) 5 Themes Collage Activity Due by Midnight (Schoology Assignment)
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!
WEEK THREE - SEPTEMBER 11TH - 15TH
“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 understand the physical feature layout of the Australia/Oceania continent.
1) Intro “Beyond the Walls” in World Geography
2) Australia Physical Map Work Time
3) Please use Australia ONLINE Atlas for Mapping CLICK HERE to Enter
4) Australia Physical Maps Due Wednesday
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!
Tuesday
1) Parent Letter/My Geo Story Due back to Gilbert
2) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
3) Latitude & Longitude Discussion Notes (guided notes in Boot Camp Packet)
4) “Lat & Long Practice” Group Practice Classroom Activity
Wednesday - I understand the physical feature layout of the Australia/Oceania continent.
1) Australia Physical Maps Due in Class
2) Video Review of Lat & Longitude Basics
3) Full Group Lat & Long Practice
3) Latitude & Longitude Activity Sheets in Packet (in small groups)
Thursday - I can identify keys aspects of coral reefs & link it to life on earth.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Coral Reef Adventure Imax Film
3) FYI - Coral Reef Video/Beyond the Video Worksheet in Geo Boot Camp Packet
Friday - I am aware of the importance of coral reefs to our earth’s biodiversity and balance.
Coral Reef - Beyond the Video Worksheet/Activity
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)
WEEK FOUR - SEPTEMBER 18TH - 22nD
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar
Monday - I can use the universal grid system (Lat & Long.) to locate places throughout the earth.
1) Latitude & Longitude Review/Refresher (Group Activity)
2) Video Review of Lat & Longitude Basics
3) Are ALL Lat & Long Pages Done in Boot Camp?
4) Activity Packet Work Time (Packet Due Thursday)
Tuesday
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Current Events Link (will be used every Tues & Thurs)
3) How Well do you know Australia? (Fun Quiz)
Wednesday
1) Geo Boot Camp Activity Packets Due TOMORROW
2) Animated History of Australia - YouTube Link
3) Aboriginal Culture Slideshow (used for Guided Notes in Activity Packet)
**use this dreamtine story = The Rainbow Serpent - Dreamtime Story YouTube Link
Extra “Fun” Video Links
Bullroarer - YouTube Link
Didgeridoo Street Performance - YouTube Link
Dot Art Basics - YouTube Link
How to Throw a Boomerang - YouTube Link
4) Complete ONE Aboriginal Art Activity (Choices below)
5) Aboriginal Art Piece due Friday in Class
Aboriginal Art Activity Choice…#1 Boomerang Design or #2 Dot Art Creation
(see Gilbert for handout)
7) Dot Art Basics - YouTube Link
8) How to Throw a Boomerang - YouTube Link
Note: Aboriginal Art Piece Due Friday in Class
Extra Video Links
Bullroarer - YouTube Link
Didgeridoo Street Performance - YouTube Link
Dot Art Basics - YouTube Link
How to Throw a Boomerang - YouTube Link
Thursday
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Geo Boot Camp Activity Packets Due
3) Hand out USA & Canada Activity Packets (New Unit)
4) USA/Canada Intro Notes & Discussion
Friday - I can explain the geographical boundaries that make up North America, the United States and the Provinces/Territories of Canada.
1) Australian Art Activities Due
2) USA/Canada Political Mapping Work Day
3) USA/Can Political Maps & Test Tuesday, Oct. 3rd
4) USA/Canada Online Atlas Link
*USA/Canada Political Map Test = State/Provinces & Capitals
WEEK FIVE: SEPTEMBER 25TH TO 29th
Inspiration is for amateurs - the rest of us just show up and get to work. - Chuck Close
Monday
1) Canada/US Bizarre Border Video
2) US/Canada Greatest Places Slideshow & Discussion
3) Link to Greatest Places Page
Tuesday - I can define & explain the 14 designated water terms.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Water Terms Discussion & Definition (from Activity Packet)
3) Water Terms Quizlet is Available CLICK HERE (study help for quiz)
4) Water Terms Quiz Friday
Wednesday - I am able to create a Map to my house using formal mapping skills.
*2 Hour Early Release Day (Shorten Class Schedule)
1) Intro “School to Home” Mapping Project
2) School to Home Map Project Due Friday, October 6th
Thursday - I can explain the significance of the Great Lakes Region to the US & Canada.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) What is a Region?
3) Regions of North America Discussion
4) Complete Regions Map in US/Can Activity Packet
5) US/Canada (North America) Regions Slideshow
Friday - I can define & explain the 14 water terms.
1) Geoterm “Water Terms” Quiz
2) School to Home Project Work Time
3) Link for “School to Home”
WEEK SIX: OCTOBER 2Nd - 6TH
Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come. - Dwayne Johnson (the Rock)
Monday
1) Correct Water Terms Quiz in Class
2) School to Home Project Work Time
3) Final Draft School to Home Maps Due Thursday
4) Link for “School to Home”
Tuesday
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) How is your US/Canada Activity Packet Looking? (Have you been keeping up?)
3) Class Review of School to Home Project Guidelines
4) Work time on School to Home Map
Quizlet Study Links for US/Canada Political Map Test TOMORROW…
US Political Map Quizlet
US States & Capitals Quizlet
Canadian Political Map Quizlet
Canada Provinces/Territories & Capitals Quizlet
Wednesday - I can identify and locate ALL US State & Canadian Provinces.
1) US & Canada Political Maps Due in Class
2) US/Canada Political Map Test
3) Post Test - US/Canada “People of Power” Worksheet
FYI - Today’s test will be on US States, Canadian Provinces/Territories & Capitals
Thursday - I can identify and locate the significant physical features of North Ameria.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) North America Physical Maps Work Time
3) North America Online Atlas Link
Friday -
1) School to Home FINAL DRAFTS Due in Class
2) Peer & Self Evaluations of School to Home Maps
3) MUST complete Grade/Evaluation sheet in class
WEEK SEVEN: OCTOBER 9TH - 13TH
Travel is not reward for working, it’s education for living. - Anthony Bourdain
Monday - I can explain the significance of the Great Lakes Region to the US & Canada.
1) Great Lakes Regional Focus
2) 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
Tuesday - 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
Wednesday
1) Alaska: Spirit of the Wild Imax Film w/ Video Worksheet
2) CLICK FOR VIDEO LINK HERE or Pluto TV VIDEO LINK #2
3) Video Worksheet is in your US/Canada Activity Packet
Thursday
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Continue Immigration & Emigration in the United States Activity (Packet)
3) Textbook Link for Immigration/Emigration Population Patterns
4) Greatest Places US/Canada Tomorrow - Greatest Places Link
Friday
1) Greatest Places US/Canada Quiz
2) Corrent Greatest Places/File Geo Materials
3) Complete Immigration/Emigration in Activity Packet
WEEK EIGHT: OCTOBER 16TH - 20th
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela
Monday
1) Intro Topographic Mapping Mini-Unit
2) Topography Notes & Discussion Notes
3) Intro to Topographic Map Activity
Weblink: Topography Mini-Unit Webpage
Tuesday
1) Finish “Intro to Topographic Map” Activity
2) Topographic Map Challenge Activity
3) US/Canada Physical Map Work Time (Due Next Wednesday)
Weblink: Topography Mini-Unit Webpage
Wednesday - Friday
NO SCHOOL - MEA BREAK
WEEK NINE: OCTOBER 23rd - 27TH
There are some of us who can live without wild things, and some who cannot – Aldo Leopold
Monday
1) Gilbert Gone - BE NICE TO SUB!!
2) Grand Canyon Imax Film w/ Video Worksheet
3) Video Worksheet can be found in US/Canada Activity Packet
Tuesday
1) US/Canada Physical Feature Quizlet
2) US/Canada Power Features
2) Review “Topographic Map” Activity
3) Topography of Waconia - Waconia Quadrangle Lab (Groups of 2)
Weblink: Topography Mini-Unit Webpage
Wednesday
1) US/Canada Physical Map Due in Class
2) US/Canada Physical Map Test
3) Finish Up - ALL Topographic Mapping Activities
4) Add Topographic Activity Sheet to US/Canada Activity Packet
Thursday
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) US/Canada Activity Packet Due in Class
3) Intro America’s National Parks Unit
4) National Parks Short Film Festival
5) Short Film Festival Sheets Due w/ NP Top 3
Weblink: America’s National Parks Unit Webpage
Friday
1) National Parks Adventure Imax Film w/ Video Worksheet
2) Complete TOP 3 (National Park) Choices (for lottery)
Weblink: America’s National Parks Unit Webpage
WEEK TEN - Oct 30th - Nov 3rd
Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality. - Abraham Lincoln
Monday
1) National Park Lottery…do you have your TOP 3?
2) A to Z FULL List of US National Parks
2) National Park “Physical Feature” Scavenger Hunt
3) Work Time on National Park Brochure Project
Weblink: America’s National Parks Unit Webpage
Tuesday
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) National Park Brochure Work Time
Weblink: America’s National Parks Unit Webpage
Wednesday
1) National Park Persuasive Summary Intro/Assigned
2) Persuasive Summary Writing Work Time
3) National Parks Brochure & Summary Due Next Monday, Nov 6th
Weblink: America’s National Parks Unit Webpage
Thursday - I know what the modern day cultural boundary line is in regards to Latin America.
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) Hand Out Latin America Activity Packets
3) Latin America Intro Notes & Discussion
4) Latin America Greatest Places Slideshow
Friday - I can identify & label the major countries of Latin America.
1) Quick Geo Short Lesson - Mexico’s Flag (Aztec Story)
2) GeoTV - Teotihuacan
1) Latin America Political Mapping
2) Latin America Due Date = Thursday, November 9th
3) Latin America Political Map Test = Thursday, November 9th
WEEK ELEVEN - NOVEMBER 6TH - 10TH
Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference - Winston Churchill
Monday -
1) National Park Travel Brochure Due in Class
2) National Park Persuasive Paragraph due my Midnight (Schoology)
3) Self & Peer Assessment of Brochure Project
4) Latin America “River Terms” Assigned (complete definitions in LA Packet)
5) LA River Terms Quiz = Tuesday, November 14th
Tuesday - 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) 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)
Wednesday -
1) Galapagos Islands Continued
2) Galapagos Islands Video - Part Two
3) Animal Coloring (Complete ALL Galapagos Pages)
4) Galapagos Islands Intro Notes/Intro Animals
Thursday
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Latin America Political Maps Due
3) Latin America Political Map Test (Countries & Capitals)
4) Regions of Latin America Mapping (Activity Packet)
5) LA Regions Slideshow
Friday -
1) Hand out Latin America Physical Maps
2) LA Physical Mapping Work Time CLICK HERE for LA Online Atlas
3) Geoterm River Terms Quiz Next Tuesday River Terms Quizlet
WEEK TWELVE: NOVEMBER 13TH - 17TH
“We must all either wear out or rust out, every one of us. My choice is to wear out.”
- Theodore Roosevelt
Monday - I will explore the “ins & outs” of Tropical Rainforests in the world.
1) Reminder - Geoterm River Terms Quiz Tomorrow! River Terms Quizlet
2) What is a Rainforest? (Intro Notes & Discussion)
3) Rainforest Intro NOTES
Tuesday -
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Geoterm “River Terms” Quiz (LAST Grade in Trimester #1 Gradebook)
3) Amazon Film Journey Activity (in Packet)
4) Film Journey Link
Wednesday -
1) Amazon Film Journey…is it done? (Teacher Check)
2) Rainforest Case Study - “Land Use Conflict - Stakeholders”
3) Land Use Conflict is a Schoology Assignment (Due tomorrow Midnight)
4) Continue & Complete “Stakeholders” of the Tropical Rainforest
5) Textbook Link for Stakeholders “Land Use Conflict”
*Stakeholders assignment will be 1st score in Tri #2 Gradebook
Thursday -
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Finish Up “Land Use Conflict - Stakeholders” in Schoology
3) Finish Up Amazon Film Journey
4) Imports/Exports of Latin America Map & Word Activity in Packet
5) Latin America “People of Power”
Friday - END OF TRIMESTER #1
1) ALL LATE & MISSING Work DUE IN CLASS
2) ALL “Beyond the Walls” Projects Due IN CLASS
3) Amazon Imax Film (no Video Worksheet…yaa!)
WEEK THIRTEEN: NOVEMBER 20th - 24TH
The way to develop the best that is in a person is by appreciation and encouragement. - Charles Schwab
No School - Thanksgiving Week