Geography 7 People, Places, and Change
Quarter 4 - Week 9 May 28 - June 1, 2018
Monday, 5/28
Tuesday, 5/29
Wednesday, 5/30
Thursday, 5/31
Friday, 6/1
Quarter 4 - Week 8 May 21 - 25, 2018
Monday, 5/21
Tuesday, 5/22
Wednesday, 5/23
Thursday, 5/24
Friday, 5/25
Quarter 4 - Week 7 May 14 - 18, 2018
Monday, 5/14
Tuesday, 5/15
Wednesday, 5/16
Thursday, 5/17
Friday, 5/18
Quarter 4 - Week 6 May 7 - 11, 2018
Monday, 5/7
Tuesday, 5/8
Wednesday, 5/9
Thursday, 5/10
Friday, 5/11
Quarter 4 - Week 5 April 30 - May 4, 2018
Monday, 4/30
Tuesday, 5/1
Wednesday, 5/2
Thursday, 5/3
Friday, 5/4
Quarter 4 - Week 4 April 23 -27, 2018
Monday, 4/23
Tuesday, 4/24
Wednesday, 4/25
Thursday, 4/26
Friday, 4/27
Quarter 4 - Week 3 April 16 - 20, 2018
Monday, 4/16
Tuesday, 4/17
Wednesday, 4/18
Thursday, 4/19
Friday, 4/20
Quarter 4 - Week 2 April 9 - 13, 2018
Monday, 4/9
Tuesday, 4/10
Wednesday, 4/11
Thursday, 4/12
Friday, 4/13
Quarter 4 - Week 1 April 2-6, 2018
This is the first week of the 4th marking period.
Monday, 4/2
Tuesday, 4/3
Wednesday, 4/4
Thursday, 4/5
Friday, 4/6
Quarter 3 - Week 9 March 19 - 23, 2018
This is the last week of the 3rd marking period.
Monday, 3/19
Tuesday, 3/20
Wednesday, 3/21
Thursday, 3/22
Friday, 3/23
Quarter 3 - Week 8 March 12 - 16, 2018
Monday, 3/12
Tuesday, 3/13
Wednesday, 3/14
Thursday, 3/15
Friday, 3/16
Quarter 3 - Week 7 March 5 - 9, 2018
Monday, 3/5
Tuesday, 3/6
Wednesday, 3/7
Thursday, 3/8
Friday, 3/9
Quarter 3 - Week 6 February 26 - March 2, 2018
Monday, 2/26
Tuesday, 2/27
Wednesday, 2/28
Thursday, 3/1
Friday, 3/2
Quarter 3 - Week 5 February 19 - 23, 2018
Monday, 2/19
Tuesday, 2/20
Wednesday, 2/21
Thursday, 2/22
Friday, 2/23
Quarter 3 - Week 4 February 12 - 16, 2018
Monday, 2/12
Tuesday, 2/13
Wednesday, 2/14
Thursday, 2/15
Friday, 2/16
Quarter 3 - Week 3 February 5 - 9, 2018
Monday, 2/5
Tuesday, 2/6
Wednesday, 2/7
Thursday, 2/8
Friday, 2/9
Quarter 3 - Week 2 January 29 - February 2, 2018
Monday, 1/29
Tuesday, 1/30
Wednesday, 1/31
Thursday, 2/1
Friday, 2/2
Quarter 3 - Week 1 January 22 - 26, 2018
First week of the 3rd quarter and the 2nd semester
Monday, 1/22
Tuesday, 1/23
Wednesday, 1/24
Thursday, 1/25
Friday, 1/26
Quarter 2 - Week 10 January 15 - 19, 2018
EXAM week
Monday, 1/15
Tuesday, 1/16
Wednesday, 1/17
Thursday, 1/18
Friday, 1/19
Quarter 2 - Week 9 January 8-12, 2018
Monday, 1/8
Tuesday, 1/9
Wednesday, 1/10
Thursday, 1/11
Friday, 1/12
Quarter 2 - Week 8 January 1-5, 2018
Monday, 1/1
Tuesday, 1/2
Wednesday, 1/3
Thursday, 1/4
Friday, 1/5
Quarter 2 - Week 7 December 18 - 22, 2017
Monday, 12/18
Tuesday, 12/19
Wednesday, 12/20
Thursday, 12/21
Friday, 12/22
Quarter 2 - Week 6 December 11 - 15, 2017
Monday, 12/11
Tuesday, 12/12
Wednesday, 12/13
Thursday, 12/14
Friday, 12/15
Quarter 2 - Week 5 December 4 - 8, 2017
Monday, 12/4
Tuesday, 12/5
Wednesday, 12/6
Thursday, 12/7
Friday, 12/8
Quarter 2 - Week 4 November 27 - December 1, 2017
Monday, 11/27
Tuesday, 11/28
Wednesday, 11/29
Thursday, 11/30
Friday, 12/1
Quarter 2 - Week 3 November 21-25, 2017
Monday, 11/21
Tuesday, 11/22
Wednesday, 11/23
Thursday, 11/24
Friday, 11/25
Quarter 2 - Week 2 November 13-15, 2017
Monday, 11/13
Tuesday, 11/14
Wednesday, 11/15
Thursday, 11/16
Friday, 11/17
Quarter 2 - Week 1 November 6 - 10, 2017
The 2nd marking period begins today.
Parent/Teacher conferences are Thursday, 11/9/17, from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and again from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, 11/6
Tuesday, 11/7
Wednesday, 11/8
Thursday, 11/9 Half day for students-dismissed at noon. Parent/Teacher conferences are today.
Friday, 11/10 Half day for students-dismissed at noon. Teacher In-Service
Quarter 1 - Week 9 October 30 - November 3, 2017
This is the last week of the first marking period.
Monday, 10/30
Tuesday, 10/31
Wednesday, 11/1
Thursday, 11/2
Friday, 11/3
Quarter 1 - Week 8 October 23-27, 2017
Monday, 10/23
Tuesday, 10/24
Wednesday, 10/25
Thursday, 10/26
Friday, 10/27
Quarter 1 - Week 7 October 16-20, 2017
Monday, 10/16
Tuesday, 10/17
Wednesday, 10/18
Thursday, 10/19
Friday, 10/20
Quarter 1 - Week 6 October 9 - 13, 2017
Monday, 10/9
Tuesday, 10/10
Wednesday, 10/11
Thursday, 10/12
Friday, 10/13
Quarter 1- Week 5 October 2-6, 2017
Monday, 10/2
Tuesday, 10/3
Wednesday, 10/4
Thursday, 10/5
Friday, 10/6
Quarter 1 - Week 4 September 25 - 29, 2017
Monday, 9/25
Tuesday, 9/26
Wednesday, 9/27
Thursday, 9/28
Friday, 9/29
Quarter 1 - Week 3 September 18 - 22, 2017
Monday, 9/18
Tuesday, 9/19
Wednesday, 9/20
Thursday, 9/21
Friday, 9/22
Quarter 1 - Week 2 September 11 - 15, 2017
Monday, 9/11
Tuesday, 9/12
Wednesday, 9/13
Thursday, 9/14
Friday, 9/15
Quarter 1 - Week 1 September 4 - 8, 2017
Monday, 9/4 No School/Labor Day
Tuesday, 9/5
Wednesday, 9/6
Thursday, 9/7
Friday, 9/8
Monday, 5/28
- SLO Memorial Day - no school
- Lesson
- Assignment:
Tuesday, 5/29
- SLO Eastern Europe
- Lesson Chapter 16, discuss sections 1-3 this week
- Assignment Study for your Europe/unit test
Wednesday, 5/30
- SLO Eastern Europe
- Lesson Chapter 16, discuss sections 1-3 this week
- Assignment Study for your Europe/unit test, which is on Thursday
Thursday, 5/31
- SLO Europe
- Lesson Chapter 13-16 unit test
- Assignment Study for your SS7 exam
Friday, 6/1
- SLO Europe
- Lesson Review
- Assignment 2nd hour exam on Monday
Quarter 4 - Week 8 May 21 - 25, 2018
Monday, 5/21
- SLO Europe chapters 13-16
- Lesson In class activity on the European Union and NATO
- Assignment: Do the map for a homework grade
Tuesday, 5/22
- SLO Northern Europe
- Lesson Chapter 15, sections 3 and 4
- Assignment Do the 2 worksheets plus key terms in your notes
Wednesday, 5/23
- SLO Northern Europe
- Lesson Discuss sections 3 (Ireland) and 4 (Scandanavian countries)
- Assignment None
Thursday, 5/24
- SLO Eastern Europe
- Lesson Chapter 16, read and do all the sections 1, 2, and 3 worksheets
- Assignment Have section 1 and 2 done for Tuesday.
Friday, 5/25
- SLO Jeffers Class Day - honoring the seniors - begins at 9:00 a.m.
- Lesson Students are dismissed at 11:30 for the rest of the day.
- Assignment JHS Class of 2018 graduation ceremony tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Quarter 4 - Week 7 May 14 - 18, 2018
Monday, 5/14
- SLO West-Central Europe
- Lesson Chapter 14: Finish section 3 discussion. Then, do section 4 together and discuss
- Assignment: Page 295, section 5, question #5, make a chart like the one shown on the board. Also, make sure all of the key terms from chapter 14 are in your notes.
Tuesday, 5/15
- SLO West-Central Europe...then Northern Europe
- Lesson Finish wrapping up the discussions from section 5, the Alpine Countries. Then, together read and discuss Viking Migration, reasons for, barriers to, and impacts because of.
- Assignment Read chapter 15, section 1, and do the worksheet/due Thursday.
Wednesday, 5/16
- SLO Watch the school play of Cinderella.
- Lesson
- Assignment
Thursday, 5/17
- SLO
- Lesson
- Assignment
Friday, 5/18
- SLO
- Lesson
- Assignment
Quarter 4 - Week 6 May 7 - 11, 2018
Monday, 5/7
- SLO Southern Europe
- Lesson Chapter 13, finish section 3 (Italy) and feedback from maps
- Assignment: Read section 4 and do the worksheet/Spain and Portugal
Tuesday, 5/8
- SLO Southern Europe
- Lesson Chapter 13, section 4. Understanding the European Union (pages 336-337). Supplement-"A Farmer's Life in Spain"
- Assignment Extra credit option (friendly letter format page 840 from lit book) due by 8:20 a.m. AND for homework: page 276, Remembering Main Idea Q#4 and Thinking Critically Q# 1 and Q#4 (echo the questions as part of your response.)
Wednesday, 5/9
- SLO West Central Europe
- Lesson Chapter 14 section 1
- Assignment Do section 2 for homework
Thursday, 5/10
- SLO West Central Europe
- Lesson Discuss section 2 - France. Do supplement "A Taste of France"
- Assignment
Friday, 5/11
- SLO West Central Europe
- Lesson Section 3: Germany
- Assignment TBD
Quarter 4 - Week 5 April 30 - May 4, 2018
Monday, 4/30
- SLO No class today due to the modified schedule for M-Step testing.
- Lesson
- Assignment: Remember, though, your Europe maps are due on Wednesday.
Tuesday, 5/1
- SLO See Monday; it's the same.
- Lesson
- Assignment
Wednesday, 5/2
- SLO Begin the unit on Europe (chapters 13-16)
- Lesson Turn in Europe maps; feedback from Africa homework and tests
- Assignment Chapter 13, section 1; read and do the 2-sided worksheet for a homework check grade
Thursday, 5/3
- SLO Southern Europe
- Lesson Discuss section 1-read and discuss section 2 (Greece) together
- Assignment None
Friday, 5/4
- SLO Southern Europe
- Lesson Read together and discuss section 3 - Italy
- Assignment Finish the Main Idea Activity worksheet on section 3 for Monday
Quarter 4 - Week 4 April 23 -27, 2018
Monday, 4/23
- SLO Africa
- Lesson Discussing the Serengeti as well as giving feedback from previous assignments
- Assignment: Keep reading the 5 chapters in this unit and taking notes on key terms
Tuesday, 4/24
- SLO Africa
- Lesson Conserving the Central African rainforests; understanding the Ebola virus
- Assignment Keep reading and taking notes
Wednesday, 4/25
- SLO Africa
- Lesson Learning about Apartheid and its effects
- Assignment You have an open note/open book unit test on Africa on Friday
Thursday, 4/26
- SLO No class due to a whole school assembly
- Lesson
- Assignment
Friday, 4/27
- SLO Africa
- Lesson Open book/open note test on chapters 22-26/Africa
- Assignment Do the 2 Europe maps/due next Wednesday.
- NOTE: Next week is M-Step testing for 7th graders.
Quarter 4 - Week 3 April 16 - 20, 2018
Monday, 4/16
- SLO Snow Day #5
- Lesson
- Assignment:
Tuesday, 4/17
- SLO Chapter 22 North Africa region
- Lesson Have drafts of your story about a camel. Use time in the Chrome Lab to type it.
- Assignment Final copy of "Camel Story" due tomorrow.
Wednesday, 4/18
- SLO Chapter 22 North Africa region
- Lesson Supplemental worksheet on the Nile River
- Assignment West Africa economy worksheet for homework
Thursday, 4/19
- SLO Chapter 23 West Africa region
- Lesson Turn in the economy worksheet; patterns of West Africa migration
- Assignment Farming in Niger worksheet
Friday, 4/20
- SLO Half day for teacher in-service. Students will be dismissed at noon (no lunch). Periods 1-4 will run today.
- Lesson Supplements on the Serengeti and Lake Victoria
- Assignment African proverbs worksheet
Quarter 4 - Week 2 April 9 - 13, 2018
Monday, 4/9
- SLO Learning about the 6 major world religions
- Lesson Begin discussing: Christianity and Judaism. Discuss "The Golden Rule" and apply to all.
- Assignment: Your world religions test will be on Thursday.
Tuesday, 4/10
- SLO Continue world religions.
- Lesson Discuss Buddhism and Hinduism.
- Assignment Study for your test.
Wednesday, 4/11
- SLO Continue world religions.
- Lesson Discuss Islam and Confusianism.
- Assignment Study for your test, which is tomorrow.
Thursday, 4/12
- SLO Assessment
- Lesson World religions test. Then, begin chapter 22, North Africa supplemental material and connections.
- "The Moroccans confront their future"
- Assignment Ancient North Africa map activity (with XC option)
- NOTE: You are responsible to read the chapter on your own during extra time in class, your guided study period, or at home. Take notes on the key terms (as usual.) You can also think about looking at the section review questions at the end of each section to get a "big picture" idea of the key concepts from the chapter. We'll be discussing these LATER in the weeks.
Friday, 4/13
- SLO The African continent
- Lesson Do the 2 different Africa maps.
- Assignment Read about "The Camel" and write a draft of your story (using information from the reading) to be ready to type in the Chrome Lab on Monday.
- NOTE: Also, keep reading chapter 22 when you have time.
Quarter 4 - Week 1 April 2-6, 2018
This is the first week of the 4th marking period.
Monday, 4/2
- SLO No school - Easter Monday
- Lesson
- Assignment:
Tuesday, 4/3
- SLO Learning about the origins, expansion, characteristics of, and effects of 6 major world religions.
- Lesson Begin to research the six major world religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confusianism
- Assignment None
Wednesday, 4/4
- SLO See Tuesday
- Lesson
- Assignment
Thursday, 4/5
- SLO See Tuesday
- Lesson Continue research and do the worksheet on Sacred Buildings
- Assignment All due Monday
Friday, 4/6
- SLO See Tuesday and Thursday/all work due Monday
- Lesson
- Assignment
Quarter 3 - Week 9 March 19 - 23, 2018
This is the last week of the 3rd marking period.
Monday, 3/19
- SLO The Eastern Mediterranean countries
- Lesson Discuss section 3; Israel and the Occupied Territories
- Assignment: Do section 4 worksheet for Tuesday
Tuesday, 3/20
- SLO The Eastern Mediterranean countries
- Lesson Discuss section 4: Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria
- Assignment Study for your test
- NOTE: Chapter 21 test on Wednesday
Wednesday, 3/21
- SLO Assessment
- Lesson Chapter 21 test
- Assignment Begin basic skills review (regions, economy, geography, and cross-curricular connections)
Thursday, 3/22
- SLO Group work and individual "experts"
- Lesson Continue to finish your group responses; then, begin to share in new groups as "experts"
- Assignment None
Friday, 3/23
- SLO Culminate Thursday's activities.
- Lesson
- Assignment Enjoy your spring break; when you come back in April, remember we have 10 more weeks of school.
Quarter 3 - Week 8 March 12 - 16, 2018
Monday, 3/12
- SLO Chapter 20; the Arabian Peninsula and Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan
- Lesson Discuss section 3; Iraq
- Assignment Read section 4 and do 2-sided worksheet
- NOTE: Chapter 20 test on Wednesday
Tuesday, 3/13
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Discuss section 4; Iran and Afghanistan
- Assignment Chapter 20 test tomorrow
Wednesday, 3/14
- SLO Assessment
- Lesson Chapter 20 test
- Assignment Do both maps from chapter 21/due tomorrow
Thursday, 3/15
- SLO Israel and the Occupied Territories; Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon
- Lesson Chapter 21, section 1; read and discuss together
- Assignment Do section 2 worksheet
Friday, 3/16
- SLO See Thursday
- Lesson Chapter 21, section 2; discuss
- Assignment Cultural myths worksheet and section 3 worksheet
- NOTE: Your chapter 21 test is next week on Wednesday
Quarter 3 - Week 7 March 5 - 9, 2018
Monday, 3/5
- SLO Continue watch Everest
- Lesson
- Assignment
Tuesday, 3/6
- SLO Finish the movie.
- Lesson Share myth for extra credit. Then, begin chapter 20, the Arabian peninsula; read section 1
- Assignment Chapter 20 map/due Thursday. Also, do the section 1 worksheet/due Thursday.
Wednesday, 3/7
- SLO No class today due to the half day and teacher in-service.
- Lesson
- Assignment
Thursday, 3/8
- SLO The Arabian Peninsula; learning about the Middle East countries
- Lesson Chapter 20, section 1/discuss
- Assignment Do the section 2 worksheet/due tomorrow
Friday, 3/9
- SLO See Thursday
- Lesson Discuss section 2; together discuss "The Nation That Isn't: Kurdistan"
- Assignment Read section 3 and do the worksheet for Monday
Quarter 3 - Week 6 February 26 - March 2, 2018
Monday, 2/26
- SLO Assessment
- Lesson Chapter 30 test
- Assignment Read chapter 31, section 1 and do worksheet
Tuesday, 2/27
- SLO Indian perimeter countries
- Lesson Chapter 31, section 1
- Assignment Read section 2 and do worksheet
Wednesday, 2/28
- SLO Indian perimeter countries
- Lesson Chapter 31, section 2
- Assignment Read and do section 3 worksheet for a homework check grade
- For a separate homework grade, read pages 676-677 and answer Q1 and 2; read page 679 and answer Q1 and 2 (these can be on the same paper but will be turned in for a writing/comprehension grade)
- NOTE: Your chapter 31 test is Friday.
Thursday, 3/1
- SLO Indian perimeter countries
- Lesson Discuss section 3; review for tomorrow's test
- Assignment Do the map activity worksheet on Sri Lanka/due Friday
Friday, 3/2
- SLO Assessment
- Lesson Chapter 31 test; then, begin watching Everest, which is based on a true story.
- Assignment None
Quarter 3 - Week 5 February 19 - 23, 2018
Monday, 2/19
- SLO Feedback and review
- Lesson Hand back and discuss papers from chapter 29
- Assignment Read chapter 30, section 1 and do the worksheet for tomorrow. (India)
Tuesday, 2/20
- SLO Snow Day
- Lesson
- Assignment
Wednesday, 2/21
- SLO India
- Lesson Chapter 30, section 1; discuss
- Assignment Section 2 worksheet and short answer essay (on a separate sheet)
Thursday, 2/22
- SLO India
- Lesson Chapter 30; section 2; skill lesson on monsoons
- Assignment Section 3 worksheet
Friday, 2/23
- SLO India
- Lesson Section 3 and review
- Assignment Chapter 30 test on Monday
Quarter 3 - Week 4 February 12 - 16, 2018
Monday, 2/12
- SLO Research project
- Lesson Work on your "animal" trading card
- Assignment None
Tuesday, 2/13
- SLO Research project
- Lesson Finish your project; share the final product with Miss Torp and Ms. Ruohonen by Wednesday a.m.
- Assignment None
Wednesday, 2/14
- SLO Research project
- Lesson Turn in rubric and process/project requirements
- Assignment Class meeting for Homecoming
Thursday, 2/15
- SLO Research project
- Lesson Share your information with your classmates
- Assignment None
Friday, 2/16
- SLO Half day for students. Classes will dismiss at noon with no lunch served.
- Lesson Class periods 5, 6, and 7 will run during the morning hours at JHS.
- Assignment
Quarter 3 - Week 3 February 5 - 9, 2018
Monday, 2/5
- SLO Understanding the research process
- Lesson Learn/review how to cite sources. Also, evaluate websites as sources for credibility, accuracy, reasonableness, and support (CARS)
- Assignment Decide which animal of the rainforest you'd like to do your research "trading card" project on.
Tuesday, 2/6
- SLO The research process
- Lesson Go to chrome lab to begin research.
- Assignment Due date for final project - TBD
Wednesday, 2/7
- SLO See :Monday
- Lesson Continue to research your animal and create your works cited page.
- Assignment None
Thursday, 2/8
- SLO See Tuesday
- Lesson Work on research project, including the Works Cited page
- Assignment
Friday, 2/9
- SLO Skills building
- Lesson Do the worksheets with designated page numbers to review skills and information from the Western Hemisphere.
- Assignment Due Monday
Quarter 3 - Week 2 January 29 - February 2, 2018
Monday, 1/29
- SLO Southeast Asia
- Lesson Chapter 29, section 1; read and discuss; take notes
- Assignment Answer section 1, page 619, Q#3-4; echo the question and use complete sentences
- NOTE: Your questions will be due at the end of the chapter so keep up on them and keep them in a safe place
Tuesday, 1/30
- SLO Southeast Asia
- Lesson Chapter 29, section 2; read and discuss; take notes
- Assignment Answer section 2, page 623, Q3-4; echo the question and use complete sentences
Wednesday, 1/31
- SLO Southeast Asia
- Lesson Chapter 29, section 3, read and discuss; take notes
- Assignment Answer section 3, page 626, Q#2, 3, and 4; echo the question and use complete sentences
- NOTE: The questions will be due on Friday
Thursday, 2/1
- SLO Southeast Asia
- Lesson Chapter 29, section 4, read and discuss; take notes
- Assignment Answer section 4, page 631, Q#2 and 3; echo the question and use complete sentences
Friday, 2/2
- SLO Southeast Asia
- Lesson Look at Case study and connections; discuss; rainforest animals project (introduce?)
- Learn about reliable sources and how to identify (CARS checklist)
- Assignment None, but think about what animal of the rain forest you might want to research
Quarter 3 - Week 1 January 22 - 26, 2018
First week of the 3rd quarter and the 2nd semester
Monday, 1/22
- SLO Japan and the Koreas
- Lesson Section 3 Review Main Ideas on Japan today; see link to a website;
- Assignment Japanese trade map activity worksheet/due tomorrow
Tuesday, 1/23
- SLO Japan and the Koreas
- Lesson Section 4, the history of the Koreas
- Assignment Read the chapter; test on Friday
Wednesday, 1/24
- SLO Connections to current events
- Lesson Discuss the upcoming Olympic Games being held in South Korea and the effects
- Assignment Section 5 worksheet due tomorrow
Thursday, 1/25
- SLO Japan and the Koreas
- Lesson Finish discussing section 5. Go over together in class the skills worksheet/the Koreas GDP; study for your test, which is tomorrow
- Assignment Study for the chapter 28 test
Friday, 1/26
- SLO Assessment
- Lesson Chapter 28 test
- Assignment Chapter 29 map/due Monday
Quarter 2 - Week 10 January 15 - 19, 2018
EXAM week
Monday, 1/15
- SLO Full day of school.
- Lesson Learning about Japan and the Koreas. Chapter 28, section 2, the history of Japan.
- Assignment Study for your exams.
Tuesday, 1/16
- SLO 1st hour exam today.
- Lesson Finish chapter 28 section 2 and begin section 3, Japan today.
- Assignment Exam tomorrow; also due Monday, section 3 Main Idea Activities worksheet and Reading for Comprehension "Japanese at Home" worksheet.
Wednesday, 1/17
- SLO Half day of school for students.
- Lesson 2nd and 3rd hour exams today. Next class meets Monday, 1/22/18.
- Assignment See Tuesday for assignments that are due on Monday, 1/22.
Thursday, 1/18
- SLO Half day of school for students.
- Lesson 4th and 5th hour exams today. Next class meets Monday, 1/22/18
- Assignment
Friday, 1/19
- SLO Half day of school for students.
- Lesson 6th and 7th hour exams today. Next class meets Monday, 1/22/18.
- Assignment
Quarter 2 - Week 9 January 8-12, 2018
Monday, 1/8
- SLO China, Mongolia, and Taiwan
- Lesson Review for the chapter 27 test, which will be tomorrow.
- Assignment Study for your test.
Tuesday, 1/9
- SLO Assessment
- Lesson Take the chapter 27 test; hand out exam review (60 vocabulary words)
- Assignment None
Wednesday, 1/10
- SLO Japan and the Koreas
- Lesson Begin chapter 28
- Assignment Do the map for homework/due tomorrow.
Thursday, 1/11
- SLO Snow Day
- Lesson:
- Assignment
Friday, 1/12
- SLO Learning about the cultures of Japan and the Koreas
- Lesson Section 1, the physical, resources, and climate of the region (read and do the understanding main ideas worksheet)
- Assignment None
Quarter 2 - Week 8 January 1-5, 2018
Monday, 1/1
- SLO No school today - Happy New Year.
- Lesson
- Assignment
Tuesday, 1/2
- SLO My apologies for not having my teacher page up to date this week. I was out of the classroom; however, my sub, Mrs. Maierle, did a fantastic job with the students and they learned lots and lots this week. Thank you.
- Lesson
- Assignment
Wednesday, 1/3
- SLO
- Lesson
- Assignment
Thursday, 1/4
- SLO
- Lesson
- Assignment
Friday, 1/5
- SLO
- Lesson
- Assignment
Quarter 2 - Week 7 December 18 - 22, 2017
Monday, 12/18
- SLO Chapter 27; China, Mongolia, and Taiwan
- Lesson Read, discuss, and take notes on section 2
- Assignment None
Tuesday, 12/19
- SLO Chapter 27
- Lesson Finish section 2.
- Assignment Note: you will continue chapter 27 in January upon your return from break.
Wednesday, 12/20
- SLO Christmas Party.
- Lesson
- Assignment
Thursday, 12/21
- SLO First day of Christmas break. Enjoy your time with family and friends. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
- Lesson
- Assignment
Friday, 12/22
- SLO School is back in session on Tuesday, 1/2/18.
- Lesson
- Assignment
Quarter 2 - Week 6 December 11 - 15, 2017
Monday, 12/11
- SLO Central Asia
- Lesson Discuss the history of and the current situations in the 5 "stans", the Central Asia countries (from sections 2 and 3)
- Assignment Chapter 19 test on Wednesday
Tuesday, 12/12
- SLO Central Asia
- Lesson Feedback from homework; discuss the case studies; review for test
- Assignment Chapter 19 test tomorrow.
Wednesday, 12/13
- SLO Assessment and geography
- Lesson Chapter 19 test; bring colored pencils to class
- Assignment Do the chapter 27 map for tomorrow (homework)
Thursday, 12/14
- SLO Chapter 27, China, Mongolia, and Taiwan
- Lesson Begin to discuss and take notes on section 1, the geography, climate, and resources of the region
- Assignment Read the section on your own and do the 2-sided section 1 worksheet for homework/due Friday
Friday, 12/15
- SLO China, Mongolia, and Taiwan
- Lesson Begin section 2; read, discuss, take notes.
- Assignment None
Quarter 2 - Week 5 December 4 - 8, 2017
Monday, 12/4
- SLO Culminating activity
- Lesson Do the 2-sided chapter review from chapter 18/due by the end of the hour...use your notes and book
- Assignment Chapter 19 (Central Asia) map due Tuesday/read section 1 and put key terms in your notes.
Tuesday, 12/5
- SLO Snow Day #1
- Lesson
- Assignment
Wednesday, 12/6
- SLO Snow Day #2
- Lesson
- Assignment
Thursday, 12/7
- SLO Learning about Central Asia (the "stans" countries)
- Lesson Discuss section 1...do the worksheet and discuss the "Shrinking Aral Sea" Human-Environment Interaction...Cause and Effect
- Assignment Worksheet on the Aral Sea/due Friday
Friday, 12/8
- SLO Central Asia
- Lesson Read on your own section 2 and do the 2-sided worksheet for a homework check on Monday, 12/11.
- Assignment Read section 3-make a country graphic organizer for each "stan" with the big picture/general information/also due Monday.
- NOTE: Your chapter 19 test is next Wednesday.
Quarter 2 - Week 4 November 27 - December 1, 2017
Monday, 11/27
- SLO Ukraine, Belarus, and the Caucasus countries (Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia)
- Lesson Read section 1, take notes on key terms and do Q#5 chart from the section review in your notes
- Assignment Do the chapter 18 map
Tuesday, 11/28
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Discuss sections 1 and 2/take notes
- Assignment None, but read the chapter when you have time.
Wednesday, 11/29
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Discuss the effects of Chernobyl; watch documentary
- Assignment Read ch. 18, section 3 and do key terms
Thursday, 11/30
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson More on Chernobyl, nuclear disasters, and world impacts
- Students were able to spend time in the chrome lab doing research on some of the effects of the disasters
- Assignment Section 3 notes for Friday
Friday, 12/1
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Chapter 18, section 3, the Caucasus countries; discuss; do together the worksheet on Conflict in the Caucasus regions
- Assignment None, there will not be a test on chapter 18.
Quarter 2 - Week 3 November 21-25, 2017
Monday, 11/21
- SLO Russia
- Lesson Chapter 17 review
- Assignment Chapter 17 test tomorrow
Tuesday, 11/22
- SLO Assessment
- Lesson Chapter 17 test
- Assignment None
Wednesday, 11/23
- SLO Learn about the Maori living in New Zealand from the movie Whale Rider.
- Lesson
- Assignment
Thursday, 11/24
- SLO Happy Thanksgiving
- Lesson
- Assignment
Friday, 11/25
- SLO Enjoy your day off.
- Lesson
- Assignment
Quarter 2 - Week 2 November 13-15, 2017
Monday, 11/13
- SLO Continue chapter 17, Russia
- Lesson Finish notes on section 2, the history of Russia
- Assignment Read section 3 and do the worksheet (The Russian Heartland) for tomorrow
Tuesday, 11/14
- SLO Feedback
- Lesson Hand back homework and discuss
- Assignment Ch. 17, section 3 worksheet due Wednesday
Wednesday, 11/15
- SLO Continue chapter 17, Russia
- Lesson Discuss section 3, The Russian Heartland
- Assignment Read and do the worksheet from section 4, Siberia
- NOTE: Your chapter 17 test on Russia will be on Tuesday, 11/21.
Thursday, 11/16
- SLO Russia
- Lesson Chapter 17, section 4
- Assignment Read section 5 and do worksheet
Friday, 11/17
- SLO Russia
- Lesson Discuss chapter 5
- Assignment Vocabulary review for test; Russia (chapter 17) test next Tuesday, 11/21
Quarter 2 - Week 1 November 6 - 10, 2017
The 2nd marking period begins today.
Parent/Teacher conferences are Thursday, 11/9/17, from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and again from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, 11/6
- SLO Assessment
- Lesson Unit test on chapters 32/33 (The Pacific World and Antarctica)
- Assignment Do the chapter 17, Russia map/due Wednesday
Tuesday, 11/7
- SLO Guest speaker
- Lesson Mrs. Sherman will have all of the 7th graders during 2nd hour with a guest speaker.
- Assignment Make sure your chapter 17 map is done by tomorrow.
Wednesday, 11/8
- SLO The former Soviet Union and Russia
- Lesson Chapter 17, section 1, discuss the geography of the region, the former Soviet Union, and the current boundaries of Russia today.
- Assignment Read the section on your own and make sure to write key terms in your notes.
Thursday, 11/9 Half day for students-dismissed at noon. Parent/Teacher conferences are today.
- SLO See Wednesday
- Lesson Chapter 17, section 2. Early Russia (and its invaders, etc.) to the Russian Empire and its effects on Russia.
- Assignment Moscow/Economy worksheet/due Monday.
Friday, 11/10 Half day for students-dismissed at noon. Teacher In-Service
- SLO No class because of the modified schedule for half days.
- Lesson
- Assignment
Quarter 1 - Week 9 October 30 - November 3, 2017
This is the last week of the first marking period.
Monday, 10/30
- SLO The Pacific World and Antarctica
- Lesson Read and do the worksheets from chapter 33, section 2 and 3 plus 732-733/Focus on the Environment Q1 and 2
- Assignment Use class time to work on the lesson
Tuesday, 10/31
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Begin discussion on section 1, the geography of the region
- Assignment None, but your unit test on chapters 32 and 33 will be on Monday, 11/6
Wednesday, 11/1
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Discuss section 2, the Pacific islands
- Assignment None
Thursday, 11/2
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Discuss section 3, Antarctica
- Assignment Test on Monday, 11/6
Friday, 11/3
- SLO Review for your unit test
- Lesson Chapter 32 (Australia and New Zealand) and Chapter 33 (Pacific Islands and Antarctica)
- Assignment Unit test on Monday
Quarter 1 - Week 8 October 23-27, 2017
Monday, 10/23
- SLO Studying the South Pacific-Australia and New Zealand
- Lesson Turn in chapter 32 map. Discuss key concepts from section 1, Australia.
- Assignment None
Tuesday, 10/24
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Finish discussing section 1/Australia
- Assignment Read the case study on nonnative species, pages 708-709. Answer questions 1 and 2 (echo the question as part of your response)/due by the end of the hour.
Wednesday, 10/25
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Read section 2 and put key terms in your notes.
- Assignment Section review questions page 713, Q1-4. NOTE: For question 3, make a Venn diagram and list at least 2 features in each part
- Also, take the chapter 32 vocabulary review worksheet/do it and keep it for future reference.
Thursday, 10/26
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Discuss chapter 32, section 2; New Zealand. Share Powerpoint presentation.
- Assignment None
Friday, 10/27
- SLO Learning about the people of the Pacific World and about the continent of Antarctica
- Lesson Map on the Pacific World and do the chapter 33, section 1 worksheet and the chapter 33 vocabulary review terms.
- Assignment Use class time to work on the lesson or the weekend to finish.
Quarter 1 - Week 7 October 16-20, 2017
Monday, 10/16
- SLO Studying the world's people
- Lesson Continue discussing the information from chapter 5, section 2.
- Assignment Goods and Services worksheet/due tomorrow
- NOTE: Your chapter 5 test will be on Thursday of this week. Start to review/study the key terms and read the chapter if you haven't done so.
Tuesday, 10/17
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Discuss chapter 3, section 2. Recap section 2 and do a critical thinking activity together.
- Assignment Study for your test, which will be on Thursday.
Wednesday, 10/18
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Feedback from assignments; review for your chapter 5 test, which is tomorrow.
- Assignment
Thursday, 10/19
- SLO Assess and reflect
- Lesson Chapter 5 test
- Assignment Write your reflective paper and responses to the presentation by Holocaust survivor, Irene Miller/due Friday
Friday, 10/20
- SLO Learning about Australia and New Zealand (chapter 32)
- Lesson Bring colored pencils; do the chapter 32 map
- Assignment Do the map, read section 1, and write the key terms in your notes for Monday.
Quarter 1 - Week 6 October 9 - 13, 2017
Monday, 10/9
- SLO Review for test
- Lesson Do a review game to prepare for chapters 1-4 key terms test (see the end of each chapter) and know the 7 continents and 4 oceans (labeling them on a map without a word bank.)
- Assignment Study for your test.
Tuesday, 10/10
- SLO Assessment
- Lesson Understanding key terms and concepts to be used throughout the regions studied this year. Test on chapters 1-4
- Assignment None
Wednesday, 10/11
- SLO Learning about the World's People
- Lesson Chapter 5, section 1...read and take notes on key terms
- Assignment TBD
Thursday, 10/12
- SLO See Wednesday
- Lesson Finish discussing section 1
- Assignment Page 80, Q1 (give a different example than the one in the book), Q2, and Q4 (echo the question as part of your response.)
Friday, 10/13
- SLO See Wednesday
- Lesson Begin to take notes and discuss section 2
- Assignment Write the section 2 key terms in your notes for Monday (for a hw check) We'll continue to discuss.
Quarter 1- Week 5 October 2-6, 2017
Monday, 10/2
- SLO Understanding the Earth's Resources
- Lesson Chapter 4, section 1 (Soils and Forests)...read/discuss/do together the section 1 worksheet
- Assignment Read section 2 and do the worksheet/due tomorrow
- NOTE: Your key terms (and continents/oceans) test on chapters 1-4 is next Monday, 10/9. Study your terms all week.
Tuesday, 10/3
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Discuss section 2, Air and Water.
- Assignment Read sections 3 and 4; do the 2 worksheets for a homework check for tomorrow.
Wednesday, 10/4
- SLO Understanding Earth's Resources
- Lesson Discuss sections 3 and 4 (Minerals and Energy Resources)
- Assignment Study key terms from chapters 1-4 for your test, which will be on Tuesday, 10/10
Thursday, 10/5
- SLO See Wednesday
- Lesson Finish section 4, the Earth's Energy Resources
- Assignment Take your book home and begin studying key terms.
- NOTE: Your test on chapters 1-4 is Tuesday, 10/10
Friday, 10/6
- SLO Learning about local and Michigan history
- Lesson Field trip to the Porcupine Mountains (a Keweenaw National Historical Park site)
- Assignment Write a diary entry (primary source) from the perspective of one who lived during the time period studied and discussed on the field trip/due Monday, 10/9
Quarter 1 - Week 4 September 25 - 29, 2017
Monday, 9/25
- SLO Understanding Wind, Climate, and Natural Environments (chapter 3)
- Lesson Chapter 3, section 1, Winds and Ocean Currents...discuss and take notes
- Assignment Page 41, Q#3 and 4 (echo the questions)/due Friday, 9/29
Tuesday, 9/26
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Chapter 3, section 2, Earth's Climates and Vegetation...discuss and take notes.
- Assignment Page 50, Q#1, 3 (give 2 reasons), and 4 (echo the questions/due Friday, 9/29)
Wednesday, 9/27
- SLO School wide outdoor education
- Lesson Students and staff will spend the day at Lake Perrault.
- Assignment None
Thursday, 9/28
- SLO See Monday
- Lesson Chapter 3, section 3, Natural Environments...discuss and take notes
- Assignment Page 53, Q#1 and 2 and page 56, Reviewing the Main Ideas Q#2 only/due Friday, 9/29 (NOTE: The due date changed to Monday.)
Friday, 9/29
- SLO Building class and school spirit.
- Lesson Annual Onkalo's Bowl competition vs. Chassell - GO JETS!
- Assignment None
Quarter 1 - Week 3 September 18 - 22, 2017
Monday, 9/18
- SLO Studying the planet earth.
- Lesson Discuss key concepts from chapter 2, section 1, The Sun, Earth, and Moon. Take notes.
- Assignment None
Tuesday, 9/19
- SLO Review key terms from chapter 1 and 2 (so far)
- Lesson Review latitude and longitude (prior to the homework). Also, students will read ch. 2/sec 2 and fill in the worksheet with key terms and concepts before tomorrow's discussion.
- Assignment Homework (for a grade)/Latitude and Longitude worksheet
- NOTE: Make sure to have read ch. 2, sec. 2 and fill in the worksheet for tomorrow's class discussion.
Wednesday, 9/20
- SLO Learning about the water cycle and water's distribution on earth
- Lesson Discuss chapter 2, section 2, and the importance of the world's fresh water supply.
- Assignment Worksheet (Water Water Everywhere)/due tomorrow.
Thursday, 9/21
- SLO Show students how teachers sometimes make mistakes, too.
- Lesson Go over Water Water worksheet and show how poorly it was created. Students got extra credit for trying it but none would get the correct answers based on the poorly written activities.
- Assignment Read chapter 2, section 3 and do the worksheet on plate tectonics/due tomorrow.
Friday, 9/22
- SLO Class meeting during 2nd hour.
- Lesson After discussing the homework, we'll have a class meeting to explain about the Onkalo's Bowl competition next week and what we do at the school-wide function (next Wednesday) at Lake Perrault.
- Assignment None
Quarter 1 - Week 2 September 11 - 15, 2017
Monday, 9/11
- SLO Using references and applying skills from the Skill Handbook (pages S1-S15)
- Lesson Go over correct answers and discuss key terms.
- Assignment None
Tuesday, 9/12
- SLO Understanding how geographers study the world
- Lesson Unit 1/Exploring Our World...chapter 1 - A geographer's world/perspectives
- Assignment Read and take notes on key terms (which we started in class/finish)
Wednesday, 9/13
- SLO See Tuesday.
- Lesson Chapter 1/section 2...take notes on the themes of geography with definitions and examples
- Assignment Read and take notes on the rest of the key terms/section that we did in class (if you want to learn more than the bare minimum.)
Thursday, 9/14
- SLO See Tuesday
- Lesson Finish chapter 1, section 2 and section 3.
- Assignment TBD
Friday, 9/15
- SLO Critical thinking skills and applying what you learned
- Lesson Lesson on spatial geography (of South America). Color/plot the information from the chart on the map. Then, answer the questions.
- Assignment Finish the worksheet if we didn't do so by the time class ended.
Quarter 1 - Week 1 September 4 - 8, 2017
Monday, 9/4 No School/Labor Day
Tuesday, 9/5
- SLO Welcome back.
- Lesson Establish routines/go over new schedules/explain changes.
- Assignment None
Wednesday, 9/6
- SLO Basic review/establish routines
- Lesson World's continents and oceans/hand out books...skim and scan them.
- Assignment None
Thursday, 9/7
- SLO Using quick references
- Lesson Use book and maps/pages A2-A22 and answer the worksheet questions
- Assignment None
Friday, 9/8
- SLO Using your skills/understanding vocabulary
- Lesson Do the skills worksheet/questions
- Assignment Finish assignment given in class/due Monday.