WEEK Two: March 23rd - 27th

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr. Seuss

Monday - I can demonstrate my knowledge of general Land Terms and tie their significance to the African continent.
1) Intro African Mask Project (out of school project challenge)
2) Africa Land Terms - Define & Sketch in Activity Packet
3) Africa Political Maps Due & Test Tomorrow POWER COUNTRY LIST
4) Organize Student File Folders

Tuesday - I can locate, name & identify the 20 African “Power Countries” on a blank map.
1) What’s Up in the World -  CNN10
2) Africa Political Maps Due
3) Africa Political Map Test (POWER COUNTRY LIST)
4) Africa Thematic Mapping Lab

Wednesday - I can explain/describe how disease has shaped life throughout the Africa Continent.
1) Correct Africa Political Map Test
2) Understanding Africa through Disease
Disease in Africa Weblink for Activity

Thursday - I can identify key diseases and/or outbreaks that have had the largest impact on Africa.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Understanding Africa through Disease Continued (Not Done? = Homework)
Disease in Africa Weblink for Activity

Friday - I will observe the changing landscape of the African and will be able to explain the hardships of overland travel across the ever changing environments of this vast continent.
1) AfricaTrek Video w/ Video Worksheet (in activity packet)
2) Reminder…Africa Land Terms Quiz is Tuesday!!

WEEK THREE: March 30th - April 3rd

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
- Malcolm X

Monday -
1) Life in the Sahara & Sahel Region Classroom Activity

Tuesday -
1) Africa Land Terms Quiz
2) Africa Physical Mapping work time (Due & Quiz Next Wednesday)

Wednesday - Facing the Lion Book Club
1) Facing the Lion Book Club

Thursday - Facing the Lion Book Club
1)

Friday - Facing the Lion Book Club
1)

WEEK Four: April/Rabīʿ al-Thānī 6th - 10th

“It is in your hands, to make a better world for all who live in it.” - Nelson Mandela

April Calendar Language “Take Over” = Egyptian CLICK HERE To learn more!

Monday/El-Itneen - Facing the Lion Book Club
1)

Tuesday/El-Tlat - Facing the Lion Book Club
1)

Wednesday/El-Arba - Early Release Day
1) Africa Physical Maps Due
2) Africa Physical Map Quiz (Power Features)

Thursday/El-Khamis -
1) Africa Mask Projects Due “Show & Tell”

Friday/El-Goma - Festival of Nations 8th Grade Field Trip - No Geo Classes

WEEK FIVE: April 13th - 17th

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." - Mahatma Gandhi

Monday -
1) Facing the Lion Reading Companion Due (Packet)
2) Tanzania Safari (Webquest Activity)

Tuesday -
1) Africa Greatest Places Test (ALL Lists prior INCLUDED)
2) Tanzania Safari Continued (Webquest Activity)

Wednesday -
1) Kilimanjaro IMax Film w/ Video Worksheet (in activity packet)

Thursday -
1) South Africa & Apartheid

Friday - NO School Day

WEEK SIX: April 20th - 24th

"The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one." - Malcolm S. Forbes

Monday -
1) Africa Activity Packet Due
2) Asia Unit Intro Notes & Discussion

Tuesday -
1) Asia Political Mapping
2) Asia Maps Due & Test Next Tuesday (Power Countries)

Wednesday -
1) Asia Greatest Places Slideshow, Mapping & Discussion

Thursday -
1)

Friday -
1)

WEEK Seven: April 27th - may 1st

"The more you learn, the more you earn." - Warren Buffett

Monday -
1)

Tuesday -
1) Asia Political Maps Due
2) Asia Political Map Test

Wednesday -
1)

Thursday -
1)

Friday -
1)

WEEK Eight: May/“오월” Oh-wol 4th - 8th

“A child without education is like a bird without wings.” - Tibetan Proverb

May Calendar Language “Take Over” = Korean CLICK HERE To learn more!

Monday/Woryoil -
1)

Tuesday/Hwayoil -
1) Asia Water Terms Quiz (Terms from Asia Activity Packet)

Wednesday/Suyoil -
1)

Thursday/Mogyoil
1)

Friday/Geumyoil -
1)

WEEK Nine: May 11th - 15th

“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress in every society, in every family.” - Kofi Annan

Monday -
1)

Tuesday -
1)

Wednesday -
1)

Thursday -
1)

Friday -
1)

WEEK TEN: May 18th - 22nd

“Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.”
- Walter Cronkite

Monday -
1)

Tuesday -
1)

Wednesday -
1)

Thursday -
1)

Friday - Exploratory Day - No Geo Classes

WEEK Eleven: May 25th - 29th

"Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead." - Nora Ephron

Monday - Memorial Day - No School Day

Tuesday -
1) Trimester #3 “Beyond the Walls Due”
2) What’s Up in the World - CNN10
3) GeoTerm Final
4) Test Prep for World Map Final (Silently on own when test completed)

Wednesday -
1) World Map Final Test
2) Prep for Greatest Places Final (Silently on own when test completed)

Thursday -
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Greatest Places Final Test (takes 35 min) GeoTerm Final

Friday -
1) Beyond the Walls Gallery Walk

WEEK Twelve: June 1st - 5th

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” - Nelson Mandela

Monday -
1) FINAL CALL - ALL Missing/Late Work from Tri #3 due by 3:15pm
2) Final Make-Up Day…Miss a Final Test? (today is the day)

Tuesday - Last day of Classes at WMS
1) Correct Final Tests in Class
2) Update Grade Portal (All Students Double Check Final Tri #3 Grades)
3) ALL “Beyond the Walls” Taken Down (Home or in Garbage)
4) Final Thoughts w/ Mr. Gilbert (Good Luck at the HS)

Wednesday - Valleyfair Day & 8th Grade Celebration (No Geo Classes)

a look back…

WEEK ONE: March/Machi 16th - 20th

"He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.” - Confucius

March Calendar Language “Take Over” - Swahili CLICK HERE To learn more!!

Monday/Jumatatu - SNOW DAY!! (No School)

Tuesday/Jamanne - I can begin my journey to learn about the African continent by identifying the major geographical concepts that make the continent unique in contrast with the rest of the world.
1) Welcome Back! (any good Spring Break Adventure Stories?
2) What’s Up in the World -  CNN10
3) NEW UNIT - Africa (Hand out Activity Packets)
4) Africa Unit Intro Notes & Discussion (Note: includes Regions of Africa)
5) New Classes “Mash Up” (new Seating Chart Tomorrow)

Wednesday/Jumatano- I can identify the countries of Africa on a blank map.
1) New Seating Chart - Students Choose!
2) Africa Political Mapping Work Day Africa Atlas Link
3) Africa Political Maps Due & Test Tuesday March 24th

Thursday/Alhamisi - I can explain how the Serengeti plain was created and why this area is so important to the biodiversity of central Africa.
1) Serengeti Imax Film w/ Video Worksheet (in activity packet)
2) Africa Political Map Completed? (extra time = Mapping work time)

I can locate the Greatest Places of the African continent and understand their importance to the people of this area.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Africa Greatest Places Slideshow, Mapping & Discussion
3) Africa Political Map Completed? (extra time = Mapping work time)

Friday/Ijumaa - I can locate the Greatest Places of the African continent and understand their importance to the people of this area.
1) Locate and Label ALL Africa Greatest Places on GP Map in Activity Packet
Africa GP Link: Africa Greatest Places Slideshow
3) Complete “In the News” - Current Event Survey in Schoology
Note: In the News Assignment MUST be submitted by Midnight for Credit