6th grade-World History
Objectives:
1. Discuss how the Ancient Kush and Aksum civlizations passed along their culture
2. Summarize how West and East African kingdoms developed beause of trade
3. Explain how bands of people crossed into the Amerias
4. Describe the civlizations that developed in Mesoamerica
5. Discuss Inca culture
Key Terms: silent barter, pilgrimage, population explosion, quipus
Agenda:
MONDAY: 1.Review 8-1 and 8-2
2. 8-3 PPT notes
Homework: Reading Essentials Guide for sections 4-6
TUESDAY: 1. Go over HW
2. Complete Enrichment Activity 8
Homework: none
WEDNESDAY: 1. PPT notes for 8-4 through 8-6
2. Chapter 8 Reteaching Activity
3. Study Guide for Chapter 8 Test
Homework: Complete Study Guide
THURSDAY: 1. Go over study guide
Homework: study for ch 8 test
FRIDAY: 1. Chapter 8 Test
7th grade-World Geography
Objectives:
1. Describe the physical and cultural geography of Central America
2. Discuss the major physical and cultural features of the West Indies
Key Terms: isthmus, hurricane, plantation, subsistence farming, canopy, eco-tourist, literacy rate, republic, prliamentary democracy, archipelago, bauxite, colony, comminst state, cooperative, embargo, free trade zone, commonwealth
Agenda:
MONDAY: 1. Central America flag activity
2. 7-1 and 7-2 Guided Reading Activity
Homework: complete class work
TUESDAY: 1. 7-2 PPT notes
2. Read 7-1 (pgs.205-211) and complete Sec. 1 assessment (pg 211) # 1-7
Homework: Critical thinking skills activity 7
WEDNESDAY: 1. Reteaching Activity
2. Chapter 7 study guide
Homework: complete study guide
THURSDAY: 1. go over study guide
Homework: study for ch 7 test
FRIDAY: 1. ch 7 test
8th grade-American History
Objectives:
1. Recognize the comparative strengths and weaknesses of Patriot and British forces during war
2. Discuss the Patriots search for for support at home and abroad
3. Describe key battles west of the Appalachian Mountains, in the Southern States and at sea
4. Explain how the Revolutionary War ended and why the Patriots won
Key Terms: Loyalist, Patriot, neutral, mercenary, recruit, deserter, inflation, blockade, privateer, guerilla warfare, ratify, ambush
Agenda:
MONDAY: 1. Battle Chart-group activity
Homework: Reteaching activity 6-1 and 6-2
TUESDAY: 1. Work on Revolutionary War project
Homework: Read 6-4 and complete sec review
WEDNESDAY: 1. 6-4 PPT Notes
Homework: none
THURSDAY: 1. Ch 6 study guide
Homework: study for ch 6 test
FRIDAY: 1. ch 6 test
9th grade-World History
Objectives:
1. Identify what geographic features of Africa affected human culture
2. Describe how historians have learned about the migration of early African peoples.
3. Explain the predominant patterns of life in early African societies
4. Explain how Kush developed as an independent kingdom
5. Analyze the factors that helped Aksum develop as an independent kingdom
6. Discuss how trade developed along the East African coast
7. Explain how the kingdoms of West Africa became rich and powerful
Key Terms: savannas, tropical rain forests, jungle, linguists, oral traditions, matrilineal
Agenda:
MONDAY: 1. 8-2 PPT Notes
2. complete sec 2 review
Homework:complete class work
TUESDAY: 1. Complete graphic organizer for Swahili States and Great Zimbabwe
2. Students break into groups will read about one of the West African Kingdoms and teach class about it
Homework: None
WEDNESDAY: 1.8-2 PPT notes and discussion
Homework: none
THURSDAY: 1. Work on study guide
Homework: study for ch 8 test
FRIDAY: 1. ch 8 test
