WEEK SIX: JANUARY 19th - 23rd

The goal is not to be better than the other man/woman, but your previous self. - Dalai Lama

Monday - NO SCHOOL MLK DAY

Tuesday - I will begin Segment One of my Euro Trip website using the resources provided.
1) Euro Vid of the Day - Are Swedish Meatballs even Swedish?
2) What’s Up in the World - CNN10
3) EuroTrip Work Day - Segment One Focus
-Weblink - EuroTrip Project
4) Europe Political Map Test FRIDAY!
Europe “Power” Country List
Europe Political Map Test - Power Country Locations Quizlet
Europe Power Countries & Capitals Quizlet
5) MLK JR DAY EXTRA CREDIT GOOGLE FORM

Tutorial Videos for EuroTrip:
#1 - Booking Flights on Orbitz.com
#2 - Copy/Paste your Flight info for your Project
#3 - Google Walking Directions

Wednesday - I will complete Segment One of my Euro Trip website using the resources provided.
1) Euro Vid of the Day - Banking on Cheese
2) EuroTrip Work Day - COMPLETE Segment One by end of Class
3) Weblink - EuroTrip Project
4) Europe Political Map Test FRIDAY!
Europe “Power” Country List
Europe Political Map Test - Power Country Locations Quizlet
Europe Power Countries & Capitals Quizlet
5) MLK JR DAY EXTRA CREDIT GOOGLE FORM

Tutorial Videos for EuroTrip:
#1 - Booking Flights on Orbitz.com
#2 - Copy/Paste your Flight info for your Project
#3 - Google Walking Directions

Thursday -I will complete a thematic map lab learning more about the natural resources, land use, and exports of different European countries with the help of various maps.
1) Euro Vid of the Day - Vatican City Explained
2) Europe Thematic Mapping Lab w/ Partner
3) Lab Reports Due at end of Class Period (Prior to departure)
4) Complete Packing List for Euro Trip- Website
4) Complete Definitions/Sketches of Mountain GeoTerms (Quiz Tues 22nd)
5) Europe Political Map Test FRIDAY!
Europe “Power” Country List
Europe Political Map Test - Power Country Locations Quizlet
Europe Power Countries & Capitals Quizlet
6) MLK JR DAY EXTRA CREDIT GOOGLE FORM

Friday - I will demonstrate my knowledge of European Power countries.
1) EuroVid of the Day - The British Monarchy Explained
2) Europe Political Maps Due
3) Europe Political Map Test (Power Countries & Capitals) Power Countries Link
4) Europe Regions Link (to use used with Europe Act Packet)
5) MLK JR DAY EXTRA CREDIT GOOGLE FORM

WEEK SEVEN: JANUARY 26th - 30th

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. - George Washington

Monday - I will complete any unfinished Geography work during WIN time.
1) EuroVid of the Day - The Day Curious George Escaped Nazi Germany
2) WIN DAY (What I Need Day!)
-Euro Trip Segment One Packing List COMPLETE on Google Doc
-Complete Thematic Mapping Lab & Turn in to Culver
-Mountain Geoterms defined and sketches (HOMEWORK if not finished)
GEOTERMS QUIZ FRIDAY 1/30
-Mountain Geoterm Quizlet Link
3) Europe Political Maps due TOMORROW (Tuesday)
-Periods 1 & 3 Test on Europe “Power” Country List
Europe Political Map Test - Power Country Locations Quizlet

Tuesday - I can locate European countries, and begin Segment 2 of my Euro Trip.
1) What’s Up in the World - CNN10
2) EuroVid of the Day - The Matterhorn // The Most Recognizable Mountain in the World
3) Begin work on Segment TWO of Euro Trip -Website HERE
4) GEOTERMS QUIZ FRIDAY 1/30
-Mountain Geoterm Quizlet Link

Wednesday - I will continue to build my website for my Euro Trip.
1) EuroVid of the Day - Exploring Swiss Alps by Cablecar
2) EuroTrip Work Day - Segment Two Focus
3) Completed Segments #1 & #2 due Monday 2/2 (Peer Review)
4) Weblink - EuroTrip Project
5) GEOTERMS QUIZ FRIDAY 1/30
-Mountain Geoterm Quizlet Link

Thursday - DELAY THE DAY! GREAT WORK GEOGRAPHERS!
*Mountain Geoterms quiz TOMORROW
-Mountain Geoterm Quizlet Link

Friday -I can demonstrate my understanding of key mounatin vocabulary
1) EuroVid of the Day - Paraglide to Work in Switzerland and Roof Top Ski Avoriaz, France
2) Mountain Geoterms Quiz!
3) Europe Physical Mapping Work Day
4) Europe Physical Maps Due & Test Friday 2/6!
Europe Map Central Link

WEEK Eight: February 2nd - 6th

“Education must not simply teach work, it must teach Life.” - W.E.B. Du Bois

Monday
1) Euro Vid of the Day - Ride a Wooden Sled down a Swiss Alp
2) Quick Peer Review for Segments #1 & 2

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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A look back…

WEEK FIVE: JANUARY 12th - 16th

If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress. - Barack Obama

Monday - I can demonstrate my knowledge of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations using my own notes.
1) EuroVid of the Day -
Welcome to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch
2) Maya-Aztec-Inca Activities Packet Due (as you walk in)
3) Maya-Aztec-Inca Open Note Test
4) LAST LA Thematic Lab-see Culver for copy- use THESE MAPS

Tuesday - I can begin my journey to learn about the European continent, and map the countries on a political map.
1) EuroVid of the Day - UK…Great Britain…England?
2) What’s Up in the World - CNN10
3) NEW UNIT EUROPE
4) Intro Notes & Discussion

Wednesday - I can learn about the location of the Greatest Places in Europe, and map their location.
1) Euro Vid of the Day - No Roads No Cars Just Boats
2) Europe Political Mapping Work Day
Europe Map Central Link
3) Europe Political Maps Due & Europe Country/Capitals Test Next Friday

Thursday - I will begin my “Euro Trip” website and learn about the expectations and details that are included in the project.
1) EuroVid of the Day - The Town in Two Countries
2)Europe Greatest Places Slideshow & Discussion
3) Did you Finish your Europe Political Map

Friday - I will work with my partner on Segment One of our Euro Trip website, using the resources procided.
1) EuroVid of the Day - Holland vs. the Netherlands
2) 3) Intro “EuroTrip” (Website Travel Project) Weblink - EuroTrip Project
4) City Lottery for EuroTrip & Choose Project Partner
5) EuroTrip has 4 Segments…we will have separate “due dates” throughout
Note: ALL students have a choice to either work WITH a partner or alone for EuroTrip

WEEK FOUR: JANUARY 5th - 9th

“If you don't do it this year, you will be one year older when you do.” - Warren Miller

Monday - NO SCHOOL “Holiday Break” Continues…lucky kids!

Tuesday - I can locate the Galapagos Islands and explain the significance of it’s isolation from humans/mainland continent throughout history.
1) Welcome Back…HAPPY NEW YEAR
2) What’s Up in the World - CNN10
3) Galapagos Islands Mini-Unit (in LA Act Packet)
4) Galapagos Intro Notes & Discussion (includes Islands ID & Coloring Examples)
5) Complete Galapagos Island Map (Label & Color)
6) LA Greatest Places Test FRIDAY -Latin America Greatest Places Slideshow
HEADS UP: Some US/Canada Greatest Places will also be on the test!
BLOOKET REVIEW

Wednesday - I can identify 6 animals that are unique (or famous) to the Galapagos archipelago.
1) Color Galapagos Island Animals (6 in Act Packet) - USE THIS LINK
Note: Animals must be folly colored in their natural colors
2) Galapagos Islands Video
3) LA Greatest Places Test FRIDAY -Latin America Greatest Places Slideshow
HEADS UP: Some US/Canada Greatest Places will also be on the test!
BLOOKET REVIEW

Thursday - I can name the 3 major ethnic groups of Latin America and identify the region where each one existed.
1) What’s Up in the World - Current Events Discussion
2) Latin America Activity Packets Due MONDAY
3) Maya-Aztec-Inca Packet Handed Out
4) Maya-Aztec-Inca Mini Unit Activities
5) LA Greatest Places Test FRIDAY -Latin America Greatest Places Slideshow
HEADS UP: Some US/Canada Greatest Places will also be on the test!
BLOOKET REVIEW

Friday - I can explain the basic timeline of when the Inca, Aztec and Mayan civilizations thrived.
1) Latin America Greatest Places Test
2) LA Activity Packets DUE MONDAY
4) Maya-Aztec-Inca Activities
5) Maya-Aztec-Inca Packet Due Monday (All work not completed in Class = Homework)

WEEK Three: DECEMBER 15th - 19th

Monday- I can understand the perspective of different stakeholders involved with the Amazon Rainforest and how their impacts affect each group.
HOMEWORK CHECK: Amazon Film Journey & Stakeholders Packet Pages
1) Amazon IMAX
2) LA Physical Maps Due Friday- POWER FEATURES ON TEST

Tuesday- I can learn more about the cultural aspects of various Latin America countries from the point of view of a tourist.
1) What’s Up in the World Current Events Activity
2) Latin America Field Trip (Google Form)
3) LA Physical Maps Due Friday- POWER FEATURES ON TEST
LA Physical Feature Quizlet

Wednesday- I can demonstrate my knowledge in trivia.
1) Band Kids at MOA (No Make-UP…Have Fun!)
2) Trivia Crack Classroom Game “Holiday Edition”
3) 3) LA Physical Maps Due Friday- POWER FEATURES ON TEST
LA Physical Feature Quizlet

Thursday- I can learn more about Latin America through interrepting different maps and graphs.
1) Interpreting Maps & Graphs Mapping Lab w/ Partner
Note: Map Lab is LA Activity Packet Supplement #2
2) LA Greatest Places Poster Gallery Walk and VOTE!
3) LA Physical Maps Due Friday- POWER FEATURES ON TEST
LA Physical Feature Quizlet

Friday- I can demonstrate my knowledge of physical features of Latin America. I can begin my journey learning more about the Galapagos Islands.
1) Latin America Physical Maps Due
2) LA Physical Map Quiz
3) Grade Quiz
4) Hand back papers for portfolios

WEEK TWO: DECEMBER 8th - 12th

A well-educated mind will always have more questions than answers. - Helen Keller

Monday- I can demonstrate my knowledge of location of various countries in Latin America.
1) Latin America Political Map Test
2) My Greatest Place: LA Edition Final Draft work time
-FINAL DRAFT DUE WEDNESDAY
3) If time: Latin America Regions/Neighborhoods - Use THIS SLIDESHOW

Tuesday- I can create a poster that explains my Greatest Place through the 5 themes of Geography.
1) Latin America Regions/Neighborhoods - Use THIS SLIDESHOW
2)My Greatest Place: LA Edition Work Time
*FINAL DRAFT DUE WEDNESDAY
3) Latin America Physical Mapping
4) Online LA Atlas Link
Note: LA Physical Maps Due & Test Fri Dec 19th
5) Grade LA Political Tests- Must talk with Culver to sign up
Retake on FRIDAY 12/12 during class
Power Countries List
** Power Countries Quizlet
LA Power Countries & Capitals Quizlet

Wednesday- I can learn more about the Amazon Rainforest and it’s importance to different South American regions.
1) My Greatest Place: LA Edition Gallery Walk & “Best of” Vote
2) Intro Tropical Rainforest Notes & Discussion (Rainforest Packet)-SLIDESHOW HERE!

Thursday- I can learn more about the Amazon Rainforest and it’s importance to different South American regions.
1) Part TWO of Intro to the Amazon Rainforest- SLIDESHOW HERE!
2) Amazon Film Journey (Short Film Festival LINK)
3) Latin America Political Map Retake TOMORROW
Power Countries List
Power Countries Quizlet
LA Power Countries & Capitals Quizlet

Friday- I can learn more about the Amazon Rainforest and it’s importance to different South American regions.
LATIN AMERICA POLITICAL MAP TEST RETAKE TODAY!
1) Amazon Stakeholders Lab with textbook
2) Next Week…Latin America Physical Maps Due & Test Friday 19th
POWER FEATURES ON TEST
3) HOMEWORK CHECK MON 12/15: Amazon Film Journey & Stakeholders Packet Pages
Amazon Film Journey Page & Stakeholders Textbook pages

WEEK ONE: December 1st - 5th

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great people make you feel that you, too, can become great. - Mark Twain

Monday- I can show my prior knowledge of Latin America and build upon it with new knowledge.
1) Welcome to Tri #2 and your NEW CLASS (Create Seating Charts Tomorrow)
2) Latin America Unit Pretest (Google Form link in Schoology) *NOT Graded
3) Latin America Intro Notes & Discussion (Guided Notes in Activity Packet)
4) Latin America Political Map Work time - Test next Monday!
Note: REMINDER of HOMEWORK CHECK TUESDAY for River Terms
-Quiz Wednesday (Terms in Activity Packet)

Tuesday- I can locate the Greatest Places of Latin America and understand their impact.
1) Homework Check River Geo Terms- Quiz TOMORROW!
-River Geoterms Quizlet Link
2) What’s Up in the World Current Events
3) Latin America Greatest Places Slideshow & Mapping (in Act Packet)
4) IF TIME…switch out Student File Folders to NEW Periods

Wednesday- I can demonstrate my knowledge of River Geoterms.
1) Latin America GeoTerms - River Terms Quiz
2) Latin America Greatest Places Slideshow & Mapping (in Act Packet)

Thursday- I can continue to learn more about my chosen Greatest Place and continue to learn more about the location of countries in Latin America.
1) My Greatest Place LA Edition Work Time (Rough Draft/Small Copy)
Note: My Greatest Place LA Rough Draft Due Mon Dec 8th
2) The Five Themes of Geography Refresher (Slideshow to review the 5 Themes)
3) CLICK HERE to download and print extra My Greatest Place Rough Draft Sheets

Sentence Starters for “My Greatest Place” Activity…
Top Sentence…
It's hard to beat _________________ for it's...., which makes it a Greatest Places for Latin America. 
I believe that the _____________ is a Greatest Place for Latin America because...
Few places can match the ___________ as a Greatest Place because...
It's hard to beat _________________ for it's...., which makes it the Greatest Place for Latin America. 
The moment you arrive in/at ____________ (Place), you see its......, which makes it the Greatest Place
for Latin America.
Bottom Sentence…
If I could travel to the Latin American Greatest Place of my choice is would be ________ (Place name) because…
I would love to visit ____________ (Place Name) because…
_______________ (Place Name) would be an amazing place to visit because…

Friday- I can learn more about Latin America through different thematic maps, interpret the information provided to aid my understanding about the culture of specific countries.
1) LA Thematic Mapping Lab (LA Packet Supplement #1)
Note: Mapping Lab Completed with a Partner IN class
2) Latin America Political Map work time -Test next MONDAY!
Power Countries List
** Power Countries Quizlet
LA Power Countries & Capitals Quizlet
3) Extra Time? Switch out Student File Folders to NEW Periods

“The Whole Universe depends on everything fitting together just right...if one piece busts, even the smallest piece...the whole universe gets busted.

— Hushpuppy (Beasts of the Southern Wild)