Month: October 2015

Lesson Plans for Monday November 2nd, 2015 through Thursday November 5th, 2015

Monday November 2nd, 2015

Essential Question: Essential Question: Why do historians classify ancient Sumer as a civilization?

Objectives:  I Can create a Bubble Map describing what made Sumer a Civilization

Key Content Terms: civilization, social structure, technology, merchant, artisan, scribe, ziggurat, culture, culture, cuneiform, pictograph

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  2. Read Chapter 5 Ancient Sumer pages 44-53
  3. Create Bubble Map describing what made Sumer a civilization
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Tuesday November 3rd, 2015

Essential Question: Essential Question: Why do historians classify ancient Sumer as a civilization?

Objectives:  I Can create a Bubble Map describing what made Sumer a Civilization

Key Content Terms: civilization, social structure, technology, merchant, artisan, scribe, ziggurat, culture, culture, cuneiform, pictograph

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  2. Chapter 5 Ancient Sumer Quiz

HOMEWORK

Wednesday November 4th, 2015

Essential Question: What were the most important achievements of the Mesopotamian empires?

Objectives:  I-Can Create Vocabulary Maps for Key Content Terms in Chapter 6

Key Content Terms: empire, capital, tribute, code of laws, economy, siege

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Pre-Test Type 2- What were the most important achievements of the Mesopotamian empires?
  2. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  3. Create Vocabulary Maps for Key Content Terms in Chapter 6
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Thursday November 5th, 2015

Essential Question: What were the most important achievements of the Mesopotamian empires?

Objectives:  I-Can read and find answers to Type 2 questions for Chapter 6 Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia

Key Content Terms: empire, capital, tribute, code of laws, economy, siege

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Type 1- What are your two most important accomplishments? Why are they your most important accomplishments?
  2. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  3. Chapter 6 Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia pages 54-63. Read and and answer Type 2 questions.
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Friday November 6th, 2015 ***NO SCHOOL***

Lesson Plans for Monday October 26th, 2015 through Friday October 30th, 2015

Monday October 26th, 2015

Essential Question: Why do historians classify ancient Sumer as a civilization?

Objectives:  I-Can Create Vocabulary Maps for Key Content Terms in Chapter 5

Key Content Terms: civilization, social structure, technology, merchant, artisan, scribe, ziggurat, culture, culture, cuneiform, pictograph

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Type 1- What does it mean to be highly civilized? What are some examples of being highly civilized?
  2. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  3. Create Vocabulary Maps for Key Content Terms in Chapter 5
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Tuesday October 27th, 2015

Essential Question: Essential Question: Why do historians classify ancient Sumer as a civilization?

Objectives:  I Can create a Bubble Map describing what made Sumer a Civilization

Key Content Terms: civilization, social structure, technology, merchant, artisan, scribe, ziggurat, culture, culture, cuneiform, pictograph

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  2. Read Chapter 5 Ancient Sumer pages 44-53
  3. Create Bubble Map describing what made Sumer a civilization
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

HOMEWORK

Wednesday October 28th, 2015

Essential Question: Essential Question: Why do historians classify ancient Sumer as a civilization?

Objectives:  I Can create a Bubble Map describing what made Sumer a Civilization

Key Content Terms: civilization, social structure, technology, merchant, artisan, scribe, ziggurat, culture, culture, cuneiform, pictograph

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  2. Read Chapter 5 Ancient Sumer pages 44-53
  3. Create Bubble Map describing what made Sumer a civilization
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Thursday October 29th, 2015

Essential Question: Essential Question: Why do historians classify ancient Sumer as a civilization?

Objectives:  I Can create a Bubble Map describing what made Sumer a Civilization

Key Content Terms: civilization, social structure, technology, merchant, artisan, scribe, ziggurat, culture, culture, cuneiform, pictograph

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  2. Chapter 5 Ancient Sumer Quiz

HOMEWORK

Friday October 30th, 2015 

Essential Question: What were the most important achievements of the Mesopotamian empires?

Objectives:  I-Can Create Vocabulary Maps for Key Content Terms in Chapter 6

Key Content Terms: empire, capital, tribute, code of laws, economy, siege

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Type 1- What are your two most important accomplishments? Why are they your most important accomplishments?
  2. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  3. Create Vocabulary Maps for Key Content Terms in Chapter 6
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Lesson Plans Monday October 19th, 2015 through Friday October 23rd, 2015

Monday October 19th, 2015

Essential Question: How did geographic challenges lead to the rise of city-states in Mesopotamia?

Objectives:  I Can create a multi-flow map that shows the causes and effects of geography in Mesopotamia

Key Content Terms: Mesopotamia, Tigris River, Euphrates River, Sumer, irrigation, levee, silt, city-state

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Type 1- What do you plan on doing better in school during the second grading period?
  2. Chapter 4 The Rise of Sumerian City-States pages 32-39 Cause and Effect Maps
  3. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Tuesday October 20th, 2015

Essential Question: How did geographic challenges lead to the rise of city-states in Mesopotamia?

Objectives:  I Can create a multi-flow map that shows the causes and effects of geography in Mesopotamia

Key Content Terms: Mesopotamia, Tigris River, Euphrates River, Sumer, irrigation, levee, silt, city-state

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up:
  2. Chapter 4 The Rise of Sumerian City-States pages 32-39 Cause and Effect Maps
  3. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

HOMEWORK

Wednesday October 21st, 2015

Essential Question: How did geographic challenges lead to the rise of city-states in Mesopotamia?

Objectives:  I Can complete my Chapter 4 Quiz 

Key Content Terms: Mesopotamia, Tigris River, Euphrates River, Sumer, irrigation, levee, silt, city-state

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  2. Chapter 4 Quiz
  3. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Thursday October 22nd, 2015 ***Half Day for Student Lead Conferences*** AM Schedule

Essential Question: Have I done enough to earn the grade I wanted?

Objectives:  I Can take Lancer Notes on Mesopotamian Documentary

Key Content Terms: 

Agenda:

  1. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  2. Lancer Notes on Mesopotamian Documentary
  3. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

HOMEWORK

Friday October 23rd, 2015 

Essential Question: 

Objectives:  I-Can Create Vocabulary Maps for Key Content Terms in Chapter 5

Key Content Terms: civilization, social structure, technology, merchant, artisan, scribe, ziggurat, culture, culture, cuneiform, pictograph

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Type 1- What does it mean to be highly civilized? What are some examples of being highly civilized?
  2. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  3. Create Vocabulary Maps for Key Content Terms in Chapter 5
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Lesson Plans for Monday October 12th, 2015 through Friday October 16th, 2015

Monday October 12th, 2015

Essential Question: How did geographic challenges lead to the rise of city-states in Mesopotamia?

Objectives:  I Can create Vocabulary Maps for chapter 4 key content terms

Key Content Terms: Mesopotamia, Tigris River, Euphrates River, Sumer, irrigation, levee, silt, city-state

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Close Reading Strategies Practice Activity
  2. Create Vocabulary Maps for Key Content Terms in Chapter 4 p.32-39
  3. Channel One News: Type 1- 3 Details
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Tuesday October 13th, 2015

Essential Question: How did geographic challenges lead to the rise of city-states in Mesopotamia?

Objectives:  I Can complete Lancer Notes 

Key Content Terms: Mesopotamia, Tigris River, Euphrates River, Sumer, irrigation, levee, silt, city-state

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up:  Chapter 4 Preview Activity
  2. Chapter 4 The Rise of Sumerian City-States pages 32-39 Lancer Notes
  3. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

HOMEWORK

Wednesday October 14th, 2015

Essential Question: How did geographic challenges lead to the rise of city-states in Mesopotamia?

Objectives:  I Can complete Lancer Notes 

Key Content Terms: Mesopotamia, Tigris River, Euphrates River, Sumer, irrigation, levee, silt, city-state

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Type 1- Why is it important to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness?
  2. Chapter 4 The Rise of Sumerian City-States pages 32-39 Lancer Notes
  3. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Thursday October 15th, 2015

Essential Question: How did geographic challenges lead to the rise of city-states in Mesopotamia?

Objectives:  I Can complete my Chapter 4 Quiz 

Key Content Terms: Mesopotamia, Tigris River, Euphrates River, Sumer, irrigation, levee, silt, city-state

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  2. Chapter 4 Quiz
  3. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

HOMEWORK

Friday October 16th, 2015 ***HALF DAY and LAST DAY OF THE 1ST 6 GRADING PERIOD*** ALL MISSING WORK IS DUE TODAY***

Essential Question: Have I done enough to earn the grade I wanted?

Objectives:  I Can take Lancer Notes on Mesopotamian Documentary

Key Content Terms: 

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: What would you do video and Type 1 writing
  2. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  3. Lancer Notes on Mesopotamian Documentary
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Lesson Plans Monday October 5th, 2015 through Friday October 9th, 2015

Monday October 5th, 2015

Essential Question: How did the development of agriculture change daily life in the Neolithic Age?

Objectives:  I Can create Double Bubble Maps to compare and contrast the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages

Key Vocabulary Terms: Key Content Terms: Paleolithic Age, Neolithic Age, Fertile Crescent, Catal Hoyuk, domesticate, agriculture, nomad, trade, resource, compare, and contrast

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Type 1: What does the word contrast mean? What does contrast mean? Create a double bubble map to compare and contrast
  2. Create double bubble maps to compare and contrast the Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages Chapter 3 p.24-31
  3. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Tuesday October 6th, 2015

Essential Question: What can we do about Global Warming?

Objectives: I Can answer comprehension questions about Global Warming

Key Content Terms: 

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Channel One News: Type 1 3 Details
  2. Shishmaref: A Tale of Global Warming Read and comprehension questions
  3. What Can You Do About Global Warming? and comprehension questions
  4. What You Can Do to Save the Earth and comprehension questions
  5. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

HOMEWORK

Wednesday October 7th, 2015

Essential Question: How did geographic challenges lead to the rise of city-states in Mesopotamia?

Objectives:  I Can create Vocabulary Maps for chapter 4 key content terms

Key Content Terms: Mesopotamia, Tigris River, Euphrates River, Sumer, irrigation, levee, silt, city-state

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Chapter 4 Preview Activity
  2. Create Vocabulary Maps for Key Content Terms in Chapter 4 p.32-39
  3. Channel One News: Type 1- 3 Details
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Thursday October 8th, 2015

Essential Question: How did geographic challenges lead to the rise of city-states in Mesopotamia?

Objectives:  I Can complete Lancer Notes 

Key Content Terms: Mesopotamia, Tigris River, Euphrates River, Sumer, irrigation, levee, silt, city-state

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: What would you do video and Type 1 writing
  2. Chapter 4 The Rise of Sumerian City-States pages 32-39 Lancer Notes
  3. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

HOMEWORK

Friday October 9th, 2015

Essential Question: How did geographic challenges lead to the rise of city-states in Mesopotamia?

Objectives:  I Can complete Lancer Notes 

Key Content Terms: Mesopotamia, Tigris River, Euphrates River, Sumer, irrigation, levee, silt, city-state

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: What would you do video and Type 1 writing
  2. Chapter 4 The Rise of Sumerian City-States pages 32-39 Lancer Notes
  3. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Lesson Plans for Monday September 28th, 2015 through Friday October 2nd, 2015

Monday September 28th, 2015

Essential Question: What capabilities helped hominids survive?

Objectives:  I Can create Vocabulary Maps to help me understand Key Content Terms

Key Vocabulary Terms: anthropologist, hominid, capability, migrate

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Early Hominids Preview
  2. Create Vocabulary Maps for Key Content Terms in Chapter 2 p.12-23
  3. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Tuesday September 29th, 2015

Essential Question: What capabilities helped hominids survive?

Objectives: I Can create a Tree Map to Classify early hominids

Key Content Terms: archaeologist, historian, geographer, artifact, prehistoric, ritual

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Channel One News: Type 1 3 Details
  2. Create Tree Map to classify early hominids Chapter 2 p.12-23
  3. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Wednesday September 30th, 2015

Essential Question: How did the development of agriculture change daily life in the Neolithic Age?

Objectives:  I Can create Vocabulary Maps to help me understand Key Content Terms

Key Content Terms: Paleolithic Age, Neolithic Age, Fertile Crescent, Catal Hoyuk, domesticate, agriculture, nomad, trade, resource

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Chapter 3 Preview Activity
  2. Create Vocabulary Maps for Key Content Terms in Chapter 3 p.24-31
  3. Channel One News: Type 1- 3 Details
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

Thursday October 1st, 2015

Essential Question: How did the development of agriculture change daily life in the Neolithic Age?

Objectives:  I Can create Double Bubble Maps to compare and contrast the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages

Key Vocabulary Terms: Key Content Terms: Paleolithic Age, Neolithic Age, Fertile Crescent, Catal Hoyuk, domesticate, agriculture, nomad, trade, resource, compare, and contrast

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Type 1: What does the word contrast mean? What does contrast mean? Create a double bubble map to compare and contrast
  2. Create double bubble maps to compare and contrast the Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages Chapter 3 p.24-31
  3. Channel One News: Type 1 3 details
  4. Wrap-Up Activity: Type 1 Writing- 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting, and 1 question I still have.

HOMEWORK

Friday October 2nd, 2015

Essential Question: What would you do in these situations and why?

Objectives:  I Can use a document analysis tool to comprehend an article.

Key Vocabulary Terms: Key Content Terms: 

Agenda:

  1. Warm-Up: Type 1: Channel One News 3 Details
  2. WWYD videos
    1. Claim, Evidence, and Reason (Document Analysis Tool)