WEEK NINE: February 9th - 13th
I don’t wait for the calendar to figure out when I should live life. - Gene Simmons
Monday - I will create a virtual tour of my EuroTrip using Google Maps.
1) EuroTrip Segment #4 Work Day (Last Day to Work on Project)
Website HERE
Tuesday - I will take a virtual walking tour of my peers websites and learn more about various Europe cities.
1) EuroTrip Due
2) Peer Review Adventure Time - assignment on Schoology DUE WED @ 11:59 PM
Wednesday - I am able to explain the basic “Population Equation” on how populations change over time.
1) EuroVid of the Day - The Hungarian City Built Over 80 Underwater Caves
2) “Demography & Population Change” Classroom Discussion/Activity
3) FYI - Europe Activity packet has a Demography page for Notes/Activity
4) IF TIME - Why Populations Change: A Crash Course (10min)
5) REMINDER “Europe Tour Tour” Schoology Assignment Due Midnight
Helpful Weblinks for Demography…
1. Demographic Textbook Page
2. Worldometer Population Counter
3. Demography Slideshow (the notes page we use for classroom activity)
Thursday - I can use a population pyramid to project future growth/decline of a countries population.
1) Euro Vid of the Day - Battle of the Alpine Horns (Swiss)
2) Population Pyramids Notes & Discussions
3) Complete Population Pyramid Page in Activity Packet w/ Partner
4) IF TIME - Human Population Change Over Time - Amer Museum of Natural History
Helpful Weblinks for Population Pyramids/Change…
1. Intro Population Pyramids Video by “Learn or Die” (3min 40sec)
2. Intro to Population Pyramids - TedTalk
3. Population Pyramid Web Link (to be used with Act Pack)
Friday -I can learn more about life in the Swiss Alps and what is involved to successfully mountain climb.
1) WIN Day
2) Alps IMAX film
3) Europe Greatest Places Test next Thursday! Blooket Practice!
WEEK TEN: February 16th - 20th
"Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort." - FDR
Monday - NO SCHOOL “President’s Day”
Tuesday - Classroom Swap (one day with Gilbert & one day with Culver)
1) European Adventure - “The Walkers Haute Route” w/ Mr. Gilbert
2) Europe Greatest Places Test Thursday! Blooket Practice!
Wednesday - Classroom Swap (one day with Gilbert & one day with Culver)
1) European Adventure - “Living in Europe - How to & What to expect” w/ Mrs. Culver
2) Europe Greatest Places Test Thursday! Blooket Practice!
Thursday - I can describe why countries of Europe join economic alliances.
1) EuroVid of the Day - The Only Wild Monkeys in Europe
2) Greatest Places Test
3) Intro European Union Discussion Slideshow
4) EU Neighborhood Classroom Activity
5) Complete EU Map in Activity Packet
Helpful Links: EU Textbook Chapter
Click for UPDATED European Union Map
6) Europe Activity Packet Due Tomorrow (as you walk into class)
Friday
1) Europe Activity Packets Due
2) Medieval Europ Packets handed out
3) Intro to Medieval Europe Notes and Discussion
WEEK Eleven: February 23rd - 27th
“It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.”- George Herman Ruth
Monday -
Medieval Video Clip of Day - The Black Knight (in Shining Armor)
1) Intro to Medieval Europe Unit
2) Medieval Intro Notes & Discussion (Guided Notes)
3) Work on Medieval Vocabulary Sheet
CLICK HERE for Medieval Unit Webpage Link
Tuesday - 8th Grade Ski Trip - NO Geo Classes
Wednesday - Early Release Day
Medieval Video Clip of Day - Who Goes There?
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Complete Medieval Vocab Sheet (check with teacher upon completion)
3) Medieval Time in Europe “Read & Write” (homework if not completed)
CLICK HERE for Medieval Unit Webpage Link
Thursday -
1) Daily Life in Medieval Europe Activity
2) Main Ideas (5) and Pictures (Sketches)
3) Page is “Homework” if not completed in class
CLICK HERE for Medieval Unit Webpage Link
Friday -
What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
1) Intro to Castle Life
2) Complete “Parts of a Castle” Diagram (back of Castle Video Worksheet)
3) Castle Video (Part One) …video worksheet on Castle Activities Worksheet
CLICK HERE for Medieval Unit Webpage Link
WEEK Twelve: March 2nd - 6th
“A man is but a product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes.” - Ghandi
Monday -
1) Castle Video (Part Two) …video worksheet on Castle Activities Worksheet
2) Castle Activity Worksheet DUE (Please Turn In prior to leaving class)
Tuesday -
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Mapping Medieval Europe
CLICK HERE for Mapping Medieval Europe Activity Sheet
Wednesday -
1) ALL “Beyond the Walls” Projects Due in Class
1) Knights in Shining Armor Activities
2) Knight Shield Design/Knight Uniform Diagram
CLICK HERE for The Knight Life Activity Sheet
2) The Black Plague
CLICK HERE for Black Plague in Europe Activity Sheet
Thursday -
1) LAST CALL - ALL Late/Missing Work Due for Tri #2
1) ALL Medieval Unit Materials Due in Class (Create Packet and Hand In)
2) End of Medieval Unit “Fun Movie” A NIGHTS TALE *(no worksheet)
Friday - NO School Day - END OF TRI #2
Waconia Schools Spring Break - March 6th to March 15th
A look back…
WEEK Eight: February 2nd - 6th
“Education must not simply teach work, it must teach Life.” - W.E.B. Du Bois
Monday - I will continue to work through Segment 3 of my Euro Trip using provided resources.
1) Euro Vid of the Day - Ride a Wooden Sled down a Swiss Alp
2) Start Segment 3 of Euro Trip- Work Day #5 - Website HERE
3) Europe Physical Maps due WEDNESDAY! Map Test WEDNESDAY!
-Europe “Power” Feature List (Physical Map)
-Europe Physical Feature Quizlet
Tuesday -I will provide thoughtful feedback to my classmates on their Euro Trip Project.
1) EuroVid of the Day - Exploring Swiss Alps by Cablecar
2) Quick Peer Review for Segments #1 & 2 WEBSITES HERE
3) Continue working on Segment 3 of Euro Trip- Work Day #5 - Website HERE
4) Europe Physical Maps due WEDNESDAY! Map Test WEDNESDAY!
-Europe “Power” Feature List (Physical Map)
-Europe Physical Feature Quizlet
Wednesday -I will demonstrate my knowledge of the power physical features of Europe.
1) EuroVid of the Day - Roof Top Ski Avoriaz, France
2) Europe Physical Maps DUE at beginning of hour!
3) Europe Physical Map Test!
4) Complete KWL chart about the UK
5) Complete Europe Regions Activity Packet Page - USE THIS SLIDESHOW
Thursday -I will learn more about life in the UK through the presentation of a guest speaker.
1) Bring KWL Chart to class
Friday - NO SCHOOL for geographers!
* Catch up on any missing/late work or homework pages in Europe Activity PacketWEEK 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) Euro Political Maps DUE TODAY
* Periods 1 & 3 Power Country Test
4) Begin work on Segment TWO of Euro Trip -Website HERE
5) 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 HOMEWORK CHECK
-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 Wednesday 2/4!
Europe Map Central Link
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 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
Sand dunes of the Sahara Desert, Morocco
“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)