Tuesday & Wednesday Feb 6th & 7th days 20 & 21

Population

 Today's schedule

With the spread of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, dramatic changes began to occur in the populations of industrializing countries. But do the changes that occurred in Western Europe and the United States have relevance for modern countries just entering the industrial age? Students should be able to evaluate and apply models to explain changes in global demographic patterns, and use their assessments to predict future needs.

Objectives:

To understand the classic demographic transition (DT) model

To explain assumptions and limitations of the classic DT model

To construct graphs of contemporary demographic change

To explain contemporary demographic patterns in the context of the classic DT model
To view population growth from a Malthusian perspective
To calculate crude death rates, birth rates, rates of natural increase, and population doubling times
To comprehend the concept of the Demographic Transition

After working through the Demographic Transition Model assignment you should be able to:

• Describe current population trends, in terms of fertility, mortality and population growth.
• Understand the consequences of current population trends for future well being.
• Describe how the population issues facing the world today differ by region.
• Understand the basic concept of the demographic transition.
• Describe some of the differences between historical transitions and contemporary transitions.

Rationale - Students current understanding of the global population growth and its effects on available resources is very limited. This unit will allow students to acquire information to help understand the challenges countries face when it comes to population controls

Evidence - By correctly listing the challenges countries have the different solutions offered to solve those challenges, will allow students to demonstrate evidence that their know the challenges facing their future.

Agenda: 

Update Folders and Assignment sheet

General questions about the population of the world

Make your best guess on the questions in the linked doc below.

Once you have entered your guesses, check the world distribution diagram (I will provide a link to the image) for the accurate numbers. Upon completion of comparing your guesses to the actual numbers, select two categories that surprise you the most, and explain why.

Prediction questions for World Population

Part 2 (for Thursday/Friday...in class)
Intro to Population Unit with Video - 7 Billion and Beyond (teacher only during class)

Once we finish the video, you will be annotating and writing a summary paragraph on the Article below
Should there be restrictions? - Article & Questions
The annotations, questions and summary paragraph are due by Thursday Night (per 1,3,5) Friday Night (per, 2,6)


Part 3 (for Thursday/Friday...evening)
World of 7 Billion Article  read and annotate in the margin (submit into google classroom by the Sunday night).

Monday Feb 5th Day 19

Assignments due Today 

 Current Events #3 

Current Events Mapping Monday's

Objective: Given access to a Chromebook, students will be able to access Google MyMaps App and a Google Drive based Current Events Template from the class Blog. Using the MyMaps app and the template, students will be able to look-up current events and summarize their selected story on the template. In addition students will be able to use the MyMaps app to plot the location of these current event stories. 

Rationale: Students need to utilize the tools taught to them to ensure the learning becomes a part of their skill set. In addition, students need to become geographical aware of the world around them.

Evidence: Filling-in the Current Events template as well as using MyMaps to plot the location of the stories, will demonstrate that students have acquired the basic skills of fulfilling the  assignment.

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Thursday & Friday Feb 1st & 2nd Days 17 & 18

For Tuesday/Wednesday

Objective - Given a blank map with USA expansion territories identified, as well as resources of the historical expansion, students will be able to list and identify the westward expansion of the USA and the various treaties,wars, and or purchases that led to the modern borders of the USA (including Alaska and Hawaii)

Rationale - Most students know the various states within the USA, but are unfamiliar with how the USA acquired the land. Having a historical reference of how the USA went from 13 colonies to where we are today is basic knowledge everyone should know.

Evidence - By correctly listing and labeling the various land acquisitions of the USA, students will demonstrate the ability to articulate our countries historical growth

During this period you will be starting the USA Expansion Map and Google Doc assignment.
In addition we will be working on the California Regions Assignment


Make a copy of the Expansion Summary Chart to record the various stages of our expansion.
You should have also brought the USA expansion map. Color in the map and label the various section by their name (how the USA got them) and the year when they were acquired as I present the information.

USA Expansion Summary Chart -Here

In class video - California

California Regions Activity - California Regions Activity example (this is the example I will use in class, students shouldn't use this form. Use the one right below)

California Regions Student Worksheet - Student Worksheet (Yep, use this one for the assignment)

California Regions Map

USA Expansion History Presentation

Part 2 - Textbook Chapter 7 Regions of the United States- 

When you finish the California Regions Activity, use one of the textbooks in class to start Chapter 7 on USA Regions. Read the chapter and answer the questions on the following pages - Questions #1-5 on Page 160, Questions #1-5 On page 166, Questions 1-5 on Page 170, and Questions 1-5 on Page 175.  You do not need to re-write the questions, but make sure you clearly label which answers go with which set of questions.

Here is Chapter 7 in pdf format

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This is a detailed animation video that explains the expansion of the USA in far more detail that you need for the chart activity. IF you want to watch it in class, you have to use headphones. This shouldn't be used for the chart. The chart is specifically developed with the presentation.

USA Animated Atlas (Expansion of the USA)  - here
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Tuesday & Wednesday Jan 30th & 31st Days 15 & 16

For Tuesday/Wednesday

Objective - Given a blank map with USA expansion territories identified, as well as resources of the historical expansion, students will be able to list and identify the westward expansion of the USA and the various treaties,wars, and or purchases that led to the modern borders of the USA (including Alaska and Hawaii)

Rationale - Most students know the various states within the USA, but are unfamiliar with how the USA acquired the land. Having a historical reference of how the USA went from 13 colonies to where we are today is basic knowledge everyone should know.

Evidence - By correctly listing and labeling the various land acquisitions of the USA, students will demonstrate the ability to articulate our countries historical growth

During this period you will be starting the USA Expansion Map and Google Doc assignment.
In addition we will be working on the California Regions Assignment


Make a copy of the Expansion Summary Chart to record the various stages of our expansion.
You should have also brought the USA expansion map. Color in the map and label the various section by their name (how the USA got them) and the year when they were acquired as I present the information.

USA Expansion Summary Chart -Here

In class video - California

California Regions Activity - California Regions Activity example (this is the example I will use in class, students shouldn't use this form. Use the one right below)

California Regions Student Worksheet - Student Worksheet (Yep, use this one for the assignment)

California Regions Map

Part 2 - Textbook Chapter 7 Regions of the United States - 

When you finish the California Regions Activity, use one of the textbooks in class to start Chapter 7 on USA Regions. Read the chapter and answer the questions on the following pages - Questions #1-5 on Page 160, Questions #1-5 On page 166, Questions 1-5 on Page 170, and Questions 1-5 on Page 175.  You do not need to re-write the questions, but make sure you clearly label which answers go with which set of questions.

Here is Chapter 7 in pdf format

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This is a detailed animation video that explains the expansion of the USA in far more detail that you need for the chart activity. IF you want to watch it in class, you have to use headphones. This shouldn't be used for the chart. The chart is specifically developed with the presentation.

USA Animated Atlas (Expansion of the USA)  - here
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Blank Maps - Blank Maps

List of Pol/Phy items for maps - List

Monday Jan 29th Day 14

Assignments due Today 

 Current Events #2 

Current Events Mapping Monday's

Objective: Given access to a Chromebook, students will be able to access Google MyMaps App and a Google Drive based Current Events Template from the class Blog. Using the MyMaps app and the template, students will be able to look-up current events and summarize their selected story on the template. In addition students will be able to use the MyMaps app to plot the location of these current event stories. 

Rationale: Students need to utilize the tools taught to them to ensure the learning becomes a part of their skill set. In addition, students need to become geographical aware of the world around them.

Evidence: Filling-in the Current Events template as well as using MyMaps to plot the location of the stories, will demonstrate that students have acquired the basic skills of fulfilling the  assignment.

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Thursday & Friday Jan 25th & 26th Days 12 & 13

 Today's schedule

Objective - Given a blank map with USA expansion territories identified, as well as resources of the historical expansion, students will be able to list and identify the westward expansion of the USA and the various treaties,wars, and or purchases that led to the modern borders of the USA (including Alaska and Hawaii)

Rationale - Most students know the various states within the USA, but are unfamiliar with how the USA acquired the land. Having a historical reference of how the USA went from 13 colonies to where we are today is basic knowledge everyone should know.

Evidence - By correctly listing and labeling the various land acquisitions of the USA, students will demonstrate the ability to articulate our countries historical growth

USA Expansion

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Due this by Fri Night (per 1,3,5) Sat Night (per 2,6) :

Chapter 6 Textbook - p147 Q's 1-5,  p152 Q's 1-5 

Due next week:
Current Event #2
Chapter 7 Textbook - p160 Q's 1-5, p166 Q's 1-5, p170, Q's 1-5, p 175 Q's 1-5 

USA Expansion Chart - (Tuesday/Wed)

USA Expansion Map -(Tuesday/Wed)

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For Next Week

During this period you will be completing the USA Expansion Map and Google Doc assignment. Use the link below to read about how the USA went from 13 colonies to where we are today. Make a copy of the Expansion Summary Chart to record the various stages of our expansion.
You should have also brought the USA expansion map. Color in the map and label the various section by their name (how the USA got them) and the year when they were acquired.

USA Expansion Activity Map - USA Expansion Map History
USA Expansion Detailed Info pdf - Here
USA Expansion Summary Chart -Here

In class video - California

California Regions Activity - California Regions Activity example (this is the example I will use in class, students shouldn't use this form. Use the one right below)

California Regions Student Worksheet - Student Worksheet (Yep, use this one for the assignment)
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This is a detailed animation video that explains the expansion of the USA in far more detail that you need for the chart activity. IF you want to watch it in class, you have to use headphones. This shouldn't be used for the chart. The chart is specifically developed with the reading provided on the link above.

USA Animated Atlas (Expansion of the USA)  - here

Tuesday & Wednesday Jan 23rd & 24th Days 10 & 11

USA

 Today's schedule

Objective - Given a blank map with USA expansion territories identified, as well as resources of the historical expansion, students will be able to list and identify the westward expansion of the USA and the various treaties,wars, and or purchases that led to the modern borders of the USA (including Alaska and Hawaii)

Rationale - Most students know the various states within the USA, but are unfamiliar with how the USA acquired the land. Having a historical reference of how the USA went from 13 colonies to where we are today is basic knowledge everyone should know.

Evidence - By correctly listing and labeling the various land acquisitions of the USA, students will demonstrate the ability to articulate our countries historical growth

USA Expansion

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Due this week:

How the States Got Their Names-(tues/wed)
Resource for State Names

Country Collage Presentations are Thursday and Friday this week

After Presentations...
USA Expansion Chart - (thursday/friday)

USA Expansion Map -(thursday/friday)
Chapter 6 Textbook - p147 Q's 1-5,  p152 Q's 1-5 (thursday/fri)

Due next week:
Current Event #2
Chapter 7 Textbook - p160 Q's 1-5, p166 Q's 1-5, p170, Q's 1-5, p 175 Q's 1-5 

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For Next Week

During this period you will be completing the USA Expansion Map and Google Doc assignment. Use the link below to read about how the USA went from 13 colonies to where we are today. Make a copy of the Expansion Summary Chart to record the various stages of our expansion.
You should have also brought the USA expansion map. Color in the map and label the various section by their name (how the USA got them) and the year when they were acquired.

USA Expansion Activity Map - USA Expansion Map History
USA Expansion Detailed Info pdf - Here
USA Expansion Summary Chart -Here

In class video - California

California Regions Activity - California Regions Activity example (this is the example I will use in class, students shouldn't use this form. Use the one right below)

California Regions Student Worksheet - Student Worksheet (Yep, use this one for the assignment)
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This is a detailed animation video that explains the expansion of the USA in far more detail that you need for the chart activity. IF you want to watch it in class, you have to use headphones. This shouldn't be used for the chart. The chart is specifically developed with the reading provided on the link above.

USA Animated Atlas (Expansion of the USA)  - here

Monday Jan 22nd Day 9

Assignments due Today 

 Current Events #1 

Current Events Mapping Monday's

Objective: Given access to a Chromebook, students will be able to access Google MyMaps App and a Google Drive based Current Events Template from the class Blog. Using the MyMaps app and the template, students will be able to look-up current events and summarize their selected story on the template. In addition students will be able to use the MyMaps app to plot the location of these current event stories. 

Rationale: Students need to utilize the tools taught to them to ensure the learning becomes a part of their skill set. In addition, students need to become geographical aware of the world around them.

Evidence: Filling-in the Current Events template as well as using MyMaps to plot the location of the stories, will demonstrate that students have acquired the basic skills of fulfilling the  assignment.

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Thursday & Fridiay Jan 18th & 19th Days 7 & 8

Today's schedule:

We will go over the Culture Presentation and understand the various components of culture.

Mapping Directions -
 Directions for labeling political and physical maps

Culture Collage days 1-3

Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to build a culture collage poster representing 10 of 13 different culture categories with the use of images acquired through the web.

Rationale: Understanding the various aspects that make-up cultural uniqueness is essential to understanding one's historical cultural identify

Evidence: Being able to identify and explain the various traditional cultural artifacts that represent a culture will bring students a better understanding of their heritage.

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Today's schedule- Thursday/Friday

Collage Posters need to be uploaded by today if you want me to print them out. The cost is $11.00, I will bring them to class next week (Tuesday/Wed). We will present the posters and the Puppet Fandango's on that day next week.  If you are printing out your own poster, it needs to be brought to class next week 1st Block day. In addition, plan on taking your USA Map test on that day as well. Your finished labeled/colored maps will be due when we take the test.

Presentations:

Introduction to Culture

Cultural Diversity

-Cultural Collage Directions        Cultural Fandango Directions
Cultural Collage and Fandango project

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Tuesday & Wednesday Jan 16th & 17th Days 5 & 6

Today's schedule:

We will go over the Culture Presentation and understand the various components of culture.

Mapping Directions -
 Directions for labeling political and physical maps

Culture Collage days 1-3

Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to build a culture collage poster representing 10 of 13 different culture categories with the use of images acquired through the web.

Rationale: Understanding the various aspects that make-up cultural uniqueness is essential to understanding one's historical cultural identify

Evidence: Being able to identify and explain the various traditional cultural artifacts that represent a culture will bring students a better understanding of their heritage.

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Today's schedule- Tuesday/Wednesday

Introduction to Culture - (link)

Part 1 - Work on Collage

-Cultural Collage Directions        Cultural Fandango Directions
Cultural Collage and Fandango project

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Thursday and Friday Jan 11th & 12th Days 3 & 4

 Today's schedule:

Start working on the Culture Collage today (directions can be found below). Make sure you follow the directions. You will use Google Slides, you will make the canvas of the slide 20 inches wide by 30 inches tall.

*Make sure you use big pictures and scale them down as necessary, do not use small images and try to make them bigger or change their ratio (height to width relationship). Look around the classroom for examples of what the collage should look like.

And/or...work on your USA maps...they are not due until the test on the USA...which will not be for two weeks.

Mapping Directions -
 Directions for labeling political and physical maps

Culture Collage days 1-3

Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to build a culture collage poster representing 10 of 13 different culture categories with the use of images acquired through the web.

Rationale: Understanding the various aspects that make-up cultural uniqueness is essential to understanding one's historical cultural identify

Evidence: Being able to identify and explain the various traditional cultural artifacts that represent a culture will bring students a better understanding of their heritage.

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Today's schedule- Tuesday/Wednesday

Introduction to Culture - (link)

Part 1 - Work on Collage

-Cultural Collage Directions        Cultural Fandango Directions
Cultural Collage and Fandango project

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Tuesday & Wednesday Jan 9th & 10th Days 1 & 2

Start of 2nd semester

Housekeeping issues for today -
New seating chart
Update the assignment sheet - Start a new one
Mapping Mondays - what does it mean, what are the expectations, etc
What Units are we covering for 2nd Semester?

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 Today's schedule

Mapping Directions -
 Directions for labeling political and physical maps
USA Blank Maps
Political and Physical List

Labeling Countries Song/Video

Culture Collage days 1-3

Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to build a culture collage poster representing 10 of 13 different culture categories with the use of images acquired through the web.

Rationale: Understanding the various aspects that make-up cultural uniqueness is essential to understanding one's historical cultural identify

Evidence: Being able to identify and explain the various traditional cultural artifacts that represent a culture will bring students a better understanding of their heritage.

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Today's schedule- Tuesday/Wednesday

Introduction to Culture - (link)

Part 1 - Work on Collage

-Cultural Collage Directions        Cultural Fandango Directions
Cultural Collage and Fandango project

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Wed,Thursday,Friday Dec 20th-22nd Days 82-84

Finals

Wed Dec 20th - Fri Dec 22nd

1st Final 7:55- 9:55

break 9:55 - 10:05

2nd Final 10:11- 12:11

Monday & Tuesday Dec 18th & 19th Days 80 & 81

Dead Day

This block period should be spent preparing for your final.

Grade breakdown for the 1st semester

1065 - 953    A

   952 - 847    B

   846 - 740     C 

    739 - 634    D 

   Below 633    F 

Our Final is worth 104 pts

   1169 - 1046   A

   1045 - 929    B

    928 -  812     C

     811  - 695    D 

   Below 694    F 

Thursday & Friday Dec 14th & 15th Days 78 & 79

Dead Day

This block period should be spent updating your assignment sheet and confirming all scores for the semester. 

Your assignment sheet is due (printed out and in your had) on the first block day next week (Mon=2,4,6  Tuesday = 1,3,5)

Grade breakdown for the 1st semester

1065 - 953    A

   952 - 847    B

   846 - 740     C 

    739 - 634    D 

   Below 633    F 

Our Final is worth 104 pts

   1169 - 1046   A

   1045 - 929    B
    928 -  812     C

     811  - 695    D 

   Below 694    F 

Tuesday and Wednesday Dec 12th & 13th Days 76 & 77

Biomes Quiz

Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to create a spreadsheet where information about the world biomes is recorded. In addition, students will be able to access a fictitious world map and appropriately apply various vegetation zones to the landmasses

Rationale: Understanding the origin/location of various vegetation types allows students to realize the impacts of the Columbian Exchange on their daily food intake.

Evidence: Being able to identify the various locations of where their food originated will support the concept of a globalized world and the role of trade.

1st Semester Final Review Sheet

Due today

3 Maps -

World Vegetation Map
World Temperature Map
World Rainfall Map
Fictitious World Landmass Map

Monday Dec 11th Day 75

The Last...Mapping Monday's & Current Events

Today we will get our textbooks and go over the process of Current Events and Mapping assignments

Objective: Given access to a Chromebook, students will be able to access Google MyMaps App and a Google Drive based Current Events Template from the class Blog. Using the MyMaps app and the template, students will be able to look-up current events and summarize their selected story on the template. In addition, students will be able to use the MyMaps app to plot the location of these current event stories. 

Rationale: Students need to utilize the tools taught to them to ensure the learning becomes a part of their skill set. In addition, students need to become geographical aware of the world around them.

Evidence: Filling-in the Current Events template as well as using MyMaps to plot the location of the stories, will demonstrate that students have acquired the basic skills of fulfilling the  assignment.

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Thursday & Friday Dec 7th & 8th Days 73 & 74

Biomes Day 4

Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to create a spreadsheet where information about the world biomes is recorded. In addition, students will be able to access a fictitious world map and appropriately apply various vegetation zones to the landmasses

Rationale: Understanding the origin/location of various vegetation types allows students to realize the impacts of the Columbian Exchange on their daily food intake.

Evidence: Being able to identify the various locations of where their food originated will support the concept of a globalized world and the role of trade.

The Biomes Unit will continue with a spreadsheet activity of the various climate zones

Biomes Section #3 (answer the questions on page 352 (the last page in the pdf) and upload to Google Classroom Folder)
Due Thursday night (per 1,3,5) Friday Night (per 2,6)


Biomes Section #4 (answer the questions on page 357 (the last page in the pdf) and upload to Google Classroom Folder)
Due Sunday night (per 1,2,3,5,6)

3 Maps -

World Vegetation Map
World Temperature Map
World Rainfall Map

Fictitious World Landmass Map

Vegetation Zones Presentation (pdf)

Tuesday and Wednesday Dec 5th and 6th Days 71 & 72

Biomes Day 3

Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to create a spreadsheet where information about the world biomes is recorded. In addition, students will be able to access a fictitious world map and appropriately apply various vegetation zones to the landmasses

Rationale: Understanding the origin/location of various vegetation types allows students to realize the impacts of the Columbian Exchange on their daily food intake.

Evidence: Being able to identify the various locations of where their food originated will support the concept of a globalized world and the role of trade.

The Biomes Unit will continue with a spreadsheet activity of the various climate zones

Biomes Section #2 (answer the questions on page 348 (the last page in the pdf) and upload to Google Classroom Folder)

3 Maps - World Vegetation Map
World Temperature Map
World Rainfall Map

Fictitious World Landmass Map

Monday Dec 4th Day 70

Mapping Monday's & Current Events

Today we will get our textbooks and go over the process of Current Events and Mapping assignments

Objective: Given access to a Chromebook, students will be able to access Google MyMaps App and a Google Drive based Current Events Template from the class Blog. Using the MyMaps app and the template, students will be able to look-up current events and summarize their selected story on the template. In addition, students will be able to use the MyMaps app to plot the location of these current event stories. 

Rationale: Students need to utilize the tools taught to them to ensure the learning becomes a part of their skill set. In addition, students need to become geographical aware of the world around them.

Evidence: Filling-in the Current Events template as well as using MyMaps to plot the location of the stories, will demonstrate that students have acquired the basic skills of fulfilling the  assignment.

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