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To Ms. Beard's 7th grade social studies class!  On this page, you will find:

  • An overview of our school year;
  • Daily Classwork and Homework;
  • Power Point Presentations, Notes, Maps, and other presentation items; and,
  • Helpful Links.

In social studies this year, we will be traveling to the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.  On our journey around the world, we will focus on:

Geography

Environment

        

Culture

           

History

                             

Government

               

and Economics

So, pack your supplies and let's start learning!

These Full Color Maps May be helpful during the Middle East Unit:

Southwest and Central Asia Political Map

Arabian Peninsula Political Map

Southwest and Central Asia Physical Map

Arabian Peninsula Physical Map

These Full Color Maps May be helpful during the Asia Unit:

South and East Asia Political Map

South and East Asia Physical Map

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We are beginning a new unit.  Here are the Georgia State Standards indicating what we are learning now:

GPS:

SS7G5 The student will locate selected features in Southwestern Asia (Middle East).

a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: Euphrates River, Jordan River, Tigris River, Suez Canal, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Arabian Sea, Red Sea, and Gaza Strip.

b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the nations of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

 

SS7G6 The student will discuss environmental issues across Southwest Asia (Middle East).

a.       Explain how water pollution and the unequal distribution of water impacts irrigation and drinking water.

 

SS7G7 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, Distribution of natural resources and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East).

a. Explain how the distribution of oil has affected the development of Southwest Asia (Middle East).

b. Describe how the deserts and rivers of Southwest Asia (Middle East) have affected the population in terms of where people live, the type of work they do, and how they travel.

 

SS7G8 The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East).

a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.

b. Explain the diversity of religions within the Arabs, Persians, and Kurds.

c. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southwest Asia (Middle East): Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.

d. Explain the reason for the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims.




 
Lessons from Week 6 of School
Monday September 19, 2011 - Friday September 23, 2011
Monday September 19: 
 
1.)  Target: Put these religions in chronological order, in the order of their inception (when they began), Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
(Answer:  Judaism, Christianity, Islam) SS Notebook p. 29
2.)  Housekeeping:  Update Table of Contents (TOC).
Land of Three Faiths.........................pp. 29 - ?
Update Titles on these pages.  Make sure that pp. 1-29 of your SS Notebook have titles.
3.)  Log Homework: Make sure Interactive SS Notebook pp. 1-29 are fully updated for your upcoming notebook check.
4.)  Note-Taking Activity:  Complete the CLOZE fill-in-the-blank Notes as you watch the video: Understanding World Religions: What is Judaism.  This is an in class video ONLY.
5.) Define: Judaism, Exodus, Ten Commandments, monotheism, and Torah on SS Notebook p. 30.  The NEW TITLE for this page will be "Land of Three Faiths".

6.)  Read: CRCT Coach Book p. 90.  Listen to the PODCAST while you read along in the book. 

7.)  Here is the ANSWER KEY (scroll down to the second page) to the Judaism CLOZE Notes.

Tuesday September 20: 
 
1.)  Target: Who initiated Judaism and what is the name of the sacred book of Judaism?  (Answers:  Abraham, the Torah) SS Notebook p. 29.
2.)  Log HW:  Make sure Interactive SS Notebook pages 11-30 are fully updated and ready to be graded.
3.)  Finish copying and answering the questions about Judaism in the CRCT Coach books p. 90 - 91 (SS Notebook p. 31).
4.)  Note Taking Activity: Complete the CLOZE fill-in-the-blank notes as you watch the video: Understanding World Religions: What is Christianity.  This is an in-class video only. 
5.)  Define: Christianity Vocabulary words on SS Notebook p. 32

6.)  Read: CRCT Coach Book p. 91.  Listen to the PODCAST while you read along in the book.  After reading, answer the CRCT Coach book questions pertaining to Christianity, copy the questions and respond on SS Notebook p. 33. 

7.)  Here is the ANSWER KEY (scroll down to the second page) to the Christianity CLOZE Notes.

Wednesday September 21: 
1.)  Target:  Check your Three Faiths Chart answers for the Christianity section
2.)  Log HW: TEST DATE: Tuesday October 12, 2010.  Review the Three Faiths Chart
3.) Finish the Christianity Video from yesterday if we did not get to finish it.
4.) Define: Islam Vocabulary (SS Notebook pp. 31 - 32)
5.)  Podcast: Textbook pp. 98-99
6.)  View: Introduction to Islam Video (in class only) and complete the Islam section on the Three Faiths Chart while watching. 
Thursday September 22: 
 
Friday September 23: 
Lessons from Week 5 of School
Monday September 12, 2011 - Friday September 16, 2011
Monday September 12: 
1.)  Target: Why is water scarcity such an important issue in the Middle East?
(Answer: Water scarticy is an important issue in the Middle East because the sources of fresh water are continuing to decrease while the population continues to increase.  Water may be the underlying source of the next major regional conflict in the Middle East, SS Notebook p. 24).
2.)  Log HW: TEST #1 is slated for Friday September 16, 2011.  Review lessons DAILY on the website to study for your upcoming TEST!  Work on Study Guide or download PODCAST study guide from Edmodo.
3.)  Listening Activity:  On NPR there was a GREAT "audio article" called "Drought Withers Iraqi Farm and Food Supplies".  This PICTURE shows how dry the grouond in Iraq is currently which is what is discussed in this story.  This POWER POINT presentation goes along with the audio clip.  This is approximately a 4 minute story that we listened to in class.  While listening to this story, we looked at a picture of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers and Dams and discussed how Turkey and Syria are controling most of the water in these rivers by using dams.  This is causing a great hardship on the Iraqi people as discussed in the radio broadcast.
4.)  The Middle East Water Crisis Graphic Organizer:  Copy this graphic organizer on SS Notebook p. 21.  You may use the entire page for these notes.
5.)  Begin Summary Activity:  Summary Activity:  Draw 4 pictures illustrating the problems causing the water crisis in the Middle East, you MUST use pollution as one of the causes and the other 3 are your choice. (SS Notebook p. 22) and Draw 4 pictures illustrating possible solutions to the water crisis in the Middle East (SS Notebook p. 23).
Tuesday September 21: 
Target: What resource is the most important to the economies of countries on the Arabian Peninsula? (Answer: Oil, SS Notebook p. 24).
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: TEST #1 is slated for Friday.  Review lessons DAILY on the website to study for your upcoming TEST!
3.)  Finish the Summary Activity:  Summary Activity:  Draw 4 pictures illustrating the problems causing the water crisis in the Middle East, you MUST use pollution as one of the causes and the other 3 are your choice. (SS Notebook p. 22) and Draw 4 pictures illustrating possible solutions to the water crisis in the Middle East (SS Notebook p. 23).
4.)  Water and Oil Power Point: To review last week’s water crisis lessons and introduce oil.
5.) Oil Production on The Arabian Peninsula Video: Watch and Discuss (This video is in class ONLY).
6.) Video Quiz: Quiz will be “Open Video” and completed while viewing the video.
7.) Trade and Grade Video Quiz (Quiz will be kept on file in classroom).
Wednesday September 22:                                 Target: Looking at the population distribution of the Middle East region (see the population distribution map in the “Water and Oil in the middle East” Power Point presentation from yesterday's lesson), what population settlement pattern might you find in this region? (Answer: Population settlements are widely scattered because they need to be near water sources such as aquifers, rivers, or desalination plants. SS Notebook p. 24).                                                                                      1. Target
2. Log HW: TEST #1 is slated for Friday.  Review lessons DAILY on the website to study for your upcoming TEST!  Don't forget about both the paper study guide as well as the PODCAST Study Guide on Edmodo you can put on your mp3 player. 
 
3. Trade and Grade Video Quiz (see answer key from yesterday's lesson above) 
4.Define: Petroleum and OPEC (SS Notebook p. 25).
5. “The Flow of Oil”Map Activity.  You will also need "The Flow of Oil Questions" as well as Map #1 and Map #2 to complete this activity (Glue SS Notebook p. 26).

 

Thursday September 23:                                  

 

Target: Why do you think the Persian Gulf is important to international trade? (Answer: Large oilfields are located near its shores and the Persian Gulf is used for the transport of oil in tankers. SS Notebook p. 24)

1. Target
2. Log HW: TEST #1 is slated for Tuesday September 28, 2010.  Review lessons DAILY on the website to study for your upcoming TEST!  All Students, finish the summary activity and “The Flow of Oil” Map Activity. 

YOUR HOMEWORK CODE FOR TODAY IS ____________.  You Missed it!

4. “The Flow of Oil”Map Activity.  You will also need "The Flow of Oil Questions" as well as Map #1 and Map #2 to complete this activity (Staple and Glue "The Flow of Oil" Activity to SS Notebook p. 28).

5.  Complete the Water Scarcity Summary Activity from above if you have not already done so (SS Notebook pp. 24-25).

6.  Housekeeping:  Organize SS Notebook pages 11-20 and 21-28. 

7.  If you complete everything above, you may begin working on the study guide. 

Friday September 24:                     

Target: Read the top of Textbook p. 127 to figure out which desert in the Middle East is also called the “Empty Quarter”.  This is the largest sand desert in the world.  Once you figure out the name of this desert, flip to the Gazetteer on the back of your textbook and look up the name of this desert.  Figure out why it is called the "Empty Quarter" when you read the information about it. 
(Answer: Rub Al-Khali Desert; called the "Empty Quarter" because it is an uninhabited desert area, empty of people. SS Notebook p. 24)

1. Target
2. Log HW: Complete Study Guide and Study for Test on Tuesday.

YOUR HOMEWORK CODE FOR TODAY IS ____________. You Missed it!

3. Define: Oasis (SS Notebook p. 27).
4. Review: Use Textbook and SS Notebook pp. 4-28 to complete Study Guide.  You may also need the Political Outline Map and the Physical Outline Map to practice labeling. 

Target: Using your textbook, define the word "Nomad".  What kind of transportation is best for desert travel?  4x4 Jeeps, on foot, or camels?  (Answer: Nomad - A person who often moves from place to place.  Camels are the best mode of transportation for desert travel.  SS Notebook p. 27, this is on your test tomorrow and should be added to your study guide).
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Study for your test tomorrow.
3.)  Review: Write target answers from today on your study guide.  Answer any urgent questions about the study guide and review important concepts for test tomorrow.
4.)  Partner Activity: Pair up and quiz each other using the study guide.
5.)  Your study guide will be glued to SS Notebook p. 30.  You will glue your Oil QUIZ to SS Notebook p. 29 when you get it back.
Tuesday September 13: 
Target: What resource is the most important to the economies of countries on the Arabian Peninsula? (Answer: Oil, SS Notebook p. 24).
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: TEST #1 is slated for Friday September 16, 2011.  Review lessons DAILY on the website to study for your upcoming TEST!
3.)  Finish the Summary Activity:  Draw 4 pictures illustrating the problems causing the water crisis in the Middle East, you MUST use pollution as one of the causes and the other 3 are your choice. (SS Notebook p. 22) and Draw 4 pictures illustrating possible solutions to the water crisis in the Middle East (SS Notebook p. 23).
4.)  Water and Oil Power Point: To review last week’s water crisis lessons and introduce oil.
5.) Oil Production on The Arabian Peninsula Video: Watch and Discuss (This video is in class ONLY).
6.)Video Quiz: Quiz will be “Open Video” and completed while viewing the video.
7.) Trade and Grade Video Quiz (Quiz will be kept on file in classroom).
Wednesday September 14:                                
Target: Looking at the population distribution of the Middle East region (see the population distribution map in the “Water and Oil in the middle East” Power Point presentation from yesterday's lesson), what population settlement pattern might you find in this region? (Answer: Population settlements are widely scattered because they need to be near water sources such as aquifers, rivers, or desalination plants. SS Notebook p. 24 ).                                                                                     
1. Target
2. Log HW: TEST #1 is slated for Friday September 16, 2011.  Review
3. Trade and Grade Video Quiz
4. DEFINE: Petroleum and OPEC (SS Notebook p. 25).
5. “The Flow of Oil”Map Activity.  You will also need "The Flow of Oil Questions" as well as Map #1 and Map #2 to complete this activity (Glue SS Notebook p. 26).

                               

Thursday September 15:                                   Target: Why do you think the Persian Gulf is important to international trade? (Answer: Large oilfields are located near its shores and the Persian Gulf is used for the transport of oil in tankers. SS Notebook p. 24)

1. Target
2. Log HW: TEST #1 is slated for Friday September 16, 2011.  All Students, finish the summary activity and “The Flow of Oil” Map Activity.   

3. Define: Oasis (SS Notebook p. 27).

4. “The Flow of Oil”Map Activity.  You will also need "The Flow of Oil Questions" as well as Map #1 and Map #2 to complete this activity (Staple and Glue "The Flow of Oil" Activity to SS Notebook p. 26).

5.  Complete the Water Scarcity Summary Activity from above if you have not already done so (SS Notebook pp. 22-23).

6.  Housekeeping:  Organize SS Notebook pages 11-20 and 21-26. 

7.  If you complete everything above, you may begin working on the study guide. 

Friday September 16:                     

Target: Read the top of Textbook p. 127 to figure out which desert in the Middle East is also called the “Empty Quarter”.  This is the largest sand desert in the world.  Once you figure out the name of this desert, flip to the Gazetteer on the back of your textbook and look up the name of this desert.  Figure out why it is called the "Empty Quarter" when you read the information about it. 
(Answer: Rub Al-Khali Desert; called the "Empty Quarter" because it is an uninhabited desert area, empty of people. SS Notebook p. 24)

1. Target
2. Log HW: Complete Study Guide and Study for Test on Tuesday.

 


3. Review: Use Textbook and SS Notebook pp. 4-26 to complete the
Study Guide for Test #1. 

 

Lessons from Week 2 of School
Monday August 22, 2011 - Friday August 26, 2011
Monday August 22: 
1.)  Target:  None Today
2.)  Log HW:  Study for Political Map Quiz on Thursday
3.)  Notebook Collection
4.)  Latitude Sheet (Glue to SS Notebook p. 4) - Went over answers and discussed how latitude is fatitude.  We also discussed how latitude angles are calculated.
5.)  Reading between the Lines Longitude sheet (Glue to SS Notebook p. 5) - We discussed answers, highlighted important things (see example notebook), and glued in our notebooks.
6.)  Brain Pop - Watched Latitude and Longitude Brain Pop video (in class only)
7.)  Middle East Political Map - Worked on these, color water blue, label countries, color countries (when finished, cut out and glue to SS Notebook p. 8).
Tuesday August 23: 
1.)  Target:  None Today
2.)  Log HW:  Study for Political Map Quiz on Thursday
3.)  Notebook Collection
4.)  Middle East Political Map - Worked on these, color water blue, label countries, color countries (when finished, cut out and glue to SS Notebook p. 8).
5.)  Desk Map Activity - Seeing the Big Picture - begin working on this.
Wednesday August 24: 
1.)  Target:  None Today
2.)  Log HW:  Study for Political Map Quiz on Thursday
3.)  Notebook Collection
4.)  Desk Map Activity - Seeing the Big Picture - finish working on this.
5.)  Middle East Geography PREZI - Go over correct locations for map labels
Thursday August 25: 
1.)  Target:  None Today
2.)  Log HW:  Study for PHYSICAL Map Quiz next Thursday
3.)  Notebook Collection
4.)  Assessment:  Middle East Political Map QUIZ
5.)  Trade and Grade
6.)  Pass out Middle East Physical Maps to label.

Friday August 26: 
1.)  Target:  None Today
2.)  Log HW:  Study for PHYSICAL Map Quiz next Thursday
3.)  Notebook Collection
4.)  Continue labeling Middle East Physical Maps (Glue to SS Notebook p. 9)
5.)  Physical Features Puzzle
6.) Check locations of Physical Map
Lessons from Week 1 of School
Monday August 15, 2011 - Friday August 19, 2011
Monday August 15: 
What we did in class today:
1.) Target: None today
2.) Log Homework in Agenda: Get Syllabus page completed and signed, return to Ms. Beard tomorrow. Also, join my Edmodo group www.edmodo.com group code: dvzsn5.
3.) Inside front cover of your textbook: write your first and last name and your homeroom teacher's name
4.) Discuss Agends pp. 5-7
5.) Begin Social Studies Pre-Test:
Number a sheet of paper from 1-70
Write your first and last name, period #, and date in the top right hand corner of your paper
Respond to each question with a CAPITAL LETTER

Tuesday August 16:
What we did in class today:
1.)  Target:  None today
2.)  Log Homework in Agenda: Get 2 spiral notebooks, 70 sheet, 1 subject, college ruled and LOTS of glue sticks! Signed syllabus page is due.  Join Edmodo!  See Monday August 15 for details.
3.)  Social Studies PreTest:  Finish PreTest
4.)  Collect completed Syllabus sheets
5.)  Discuss Syllabus and Supply List
Most classes did not get past this today. We will begin here tomorrow.
6.)  Movie: Watch Global Village of 100 people (On COOL Links page), answer Miniature Earth Sheet and discuss

 
 
Wednesday August 17:
Here is what we did in class today:
1.) Target: None today
2.) Log Homework in Agenda: Complete Edmodo Profile
3.) Ms. Beard collected late signed syllabus sheets and discussed notebooks (1 subject, 70 sheet, college ruled) 2 of these are due in the next month or so. The school store is selling them for $1.50 a piece.
4.) Finished going over Syllabus
5.) We had an Edmodo tutorial today :)
6.) Miniature Earth, questions, video, and discussion.

 

Thursday August 18:

What we did in class today:
1.) Target: None Today
2.) Log Homework in Agenda: Number SS Notebook pages and Complete your Vanity Plate
3.) Collect any notebooks
4.) Finish The Miniature Earth Discussion
5.) Did You Know? Activity and Video (see edmodo or cool links page for video) 
6.) Vanity Plate Activity


Friday August 19:
1.)  Target: None Today
2.)  Log HW: Get 2 spiral notebooks, 70 sheet, 1 subject, college ruled and LOTS of glue sticks!
3.)  Initial SS Notebook Set-Up (Table of Contents pp. 1-2, Syllabus p. 3, Latitude and Longitude Review pp. 4-5, glue vanity plate on front cover)
4.)  Teacher website introduction
5.) Latitude and Longitude:  Per student request after the PreTest yesterday, this sheet will allow us to review lines of Latitude (Glue SS Notebook p. 4)
6.)  Read Between the Lines: Per student request after the PreTest yesterday, this sheet will allow us to review lines of latitude and longitude (Glue SS Notebook p. 5)
7.)  Brain Pop Movies: Latitude and Longitude (in class only).
The lessons below this line are from last year and not yet updated.  Please stay above this line!
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Lessons from Week 16 of School
Monday December 6, 2010 - Friday December 10, 2010
Monday December 6: 
Target: In terms of economics, what is a consumer?
(Answer: A consumer is a person who buys goods or services for personal use. SS Notebook p. 84)
1. Target
2. Log HW: Study for Governments and Economics Test
3. SS Notebook Check:  Check pp. 71-80 If you are absent today, you need to print this off, complete it and turn it in to me when you come back to school please.  Thank you! 
4. Lesson Introduction: Use essential question discussion to introduce economic vocabulary and concepts
5. Note Taking Activity: Fill in the blanks during the Specialization and Trade presentation (Glue to SS Notebook p. 85)
6. Specialization and Trade Introduction:  Specialization and Trade Power Point Presentation.  
Tuesday December 7: 
Target: Name the type of economy most countries around the world have.
(Answer: Mixed SS Notebook p. 84)
1. Target
2. Log HW: Study for Governments and Economics Test.  Complete Study Guide 
3.  Continue with Specialization and Trade Power Point Presentation we began on Wednesday November 4.
4.  Review:  Middle East Governments and Economics Study Guide (Glue SS Notebook p. 86).

 
Wednesday December 8: 
 
For the Current Week's Lesson, use the Student Page - Africa!
Target: What is the difference between an import and an export?
(Answer: An import is a good or service brought in to a country and an export is a good or service sold to another country SS Notebook p. 86, on the study guide)
1. Target
2. Log HW: BRING HIGHLIGHTER TOMORROW!! Study the Study Guide for the test tomorrow (Glue Study Guide to SS Notebook p. 86).
3. Review: In Class Help Session, answer any questions and review any areas that require re-teaching for the test tomorrow (Notes during the help session may be taken on SS Notebook p. 87).

Thursday December 9: Please Start Using the Student Page - Africa Tab 
Target: No Target, Test Day!
1. Target
2. Log HW: None!
3. Assessment: Middle East Government and Economics Test
 
Friday December 10: 
Target: Recall the hottest summer temperatures you have experienced. How do you change your daily routine on hot summer days? Imagine what adjustments you would have to make in North Africa, where summer temperatures commonly rise higher than 120°F. Write in complete sentences!
(Answer: Have volunteers read responses to class and discuss. Advise students they will begin learning about Africa’s physical geography today. SS Notebook p. 88)
1.  Target
2. Log HW:  None, it's Friday!
3. Africa Virtual Field Trip: Introduction to Africa’s political and physical features through photographs and discussion.

 
Lessons from Week 15 of School
  
Monday November 29, 2010 - Friday December 3, 2010
Monday November 29: 
 
Target: On what resource do the members of OPEC try to influence price?
(Answer: oil. SS Notebook p. 78).
1.  Target
2.  Log HW:  Government and Economics TEST will be on Thursday December 9th.  Study Island Economics test mode is due by tomorrow night.  If you have been absent, Study Island Government test mode and Comic Strips are past due.  Turn these items in please!
3.  Computer Lab Day:  Study Island Economics Lesson.  Test Mode assessment is due on this lesson. 
Tuesday November 30: 
 
Target: What is the primary function of OPEC?
(Answer: To influence the price of oil on world markets by controlling the supply. (SS Notebook p. 78)
1. Target
2.  Log HW:  Government and Economics TEST will be on Thursday December 9th.  Study Island Economics test mode is due by tonight.  If you have been absent, Study Island Government test mode and Comic Strips are past due.  Turn these items in please!  Finish paragraph.
3. Graphic Organizer Activity: Explain the role of oil on the economies in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran by using your textbook to complete the graphic organizer (SS Notebook p. 79)
4. Review: Review answers to graphic organizer on Power Point Presentation.
5. Summarize: Role of oil on the economies of Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran in a paragraph (In power point) (SS Notebook p. 80)
6. Revising Activity: Edit paragraphs.
Wednesday December 1: 
Target: How does oil influence the economies of Israel, Saudi Arabia and Iran?
(Answer: Oil is a major benefit to the economies of Saudi Arabia and Iran. Both of these countries have large oil reserves and make a lot of money exporting oil. Israel does not have oil reserves and must import oil from the world market. Israel spends a lot of money buying the oil it needs. SS Notebook p. 78)
1. Target
2.  Log HW:  Government and Economics TEST will be on Thursday December 9th.  Study Island Economics test mode is past due!  
3. Case Study Activity: Pre read textbook pp. 134-135 (Read title, headings, look at map, pictures, and read captions.)
4. Case Study Activity: Read textbook pp. 134-135.
5. Check for understanding: Copy these questions and respond (SS Notebook p. 81, top half).
6. Summarize: Draw picture of Saudi Arabia before discovery of oil beside a picture of Saudi Arabia after the discovery of oil (SS Notebook p. 81 same page as questions above, bottom half) 
 
Thursday December 2: 
  Target: Describe the three economic systems using important characteristics of each?
(Answer: Traditional: Based on what has been done in the past and sharing is an important part, Command: the government or central authority is in charge and makes all the economic decisions, Market: Consumers make economic decisions by what money is spent on SS Notebook p. 78)
1. Target
2.  Log HW:  Government and Economics TEST will be on Thursday December 9th.  Study Island Economics test mode is past due!  Study for your test.  
3. Interactive Notebook Check - SS Notebook pp. 61-70 -
If you are absent today, you need to print this off, complete it and turn it in to me when you come back to school please.  Thank you!
4. Lesson Introduction: Use essential question discussion to introduce economic systems
5. Note Taking Activity: Fill in the blanks during the Economic Systems presentation (Glue to SS Notebook p. 82)
6. Economic Systems Introduction: Economic Systems Power Point Presentation. 
Friday December 3: 
 
 
Target: How do Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey answer the question “What to produce”?
(Answer: Israel: high tech manufacturing, financial services, and agriculture
Saudi Arabia: oil, industrial production, petrochemicals, mining, and refining, Turkey: service, manufacturing, and agricultural SS Notebook p. 78)
1. Target
2.  Log HW:  Government and Economics TEST will be on Thursday December 9th.  Study Island Economics test mode is past due!  Study for your test.  
3. Finish Economic Systems presentation and notes completion from yesterday, if needed.
4. Lesson Introduction: Use essential question discussion to introduce Middle Eastern Economies
5. Note Taking Activity: Fill in the blanks during the Middle East Economies presentation (Glue to SS Notebook p. 83)
6. Middle East Economies Introduction: Middle East Economies Power Point Presentation.
7.  Use whatever time is left in class to study for your upcoming test.

 
Lessons from Week 14 of School
Monday November 22, 2010 - Friday November 26, 2010
 
Monday November 22: 
 
Target: What are the components of parliamentary and presidential government?
(Answer: Parliamentary - A system of government having the real executive power held in a cabinet composed of members of the legislature who are individually and collectively responsible to the legislature. May have a Prime Minister elected by the legislature. Presidential = A system of government in which the president is constitutionally independent of the legislature. The executive branch exists separately from the legislature (to which it is generally not accountable (See Power Point Slide). (SS Notebook p. 76)
1. Target
2. Log HW: Study Island is due today.  Comic Strips are due today.  None.
3. Collect Comic Strips from students.
4. Mini Lesson: Parliamentary vs. Presidential Democracy what is the difference? (See Target Power Point Lesson above).
5. Interactive Activity: Teacher creates word wall using unitary, confederation, federal, autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic parliamentary and presidential governments. The definitions are then distributed randomly to the class and the students are to place them next to the definition they feel it matches.
6. Vocabulary: The accurate definitions are then distributed to each student in worksheet form (Glue SS Notebook p. 77), after reading the definitions, the students are to assess their performance and modify answers as needed. 

Tuesday November 23: 
 
Computer Lab Day!
Go to the computer lab to introduce Economic Concepts by playing Economics games on Ms. Beard's COOL LINKS page.
 
Wednesday November 24: 
 
THANKSGIVING BREAK!  ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY!
Thursday November 25: 
 
THANKSGIVING BREAK!  ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY!
Friday November 26: 
 
THANKSGIVING BREAK!  ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY!
 
 
Lessons from Week 13 of School
Monday November 15, 2010 - Friday November 19, 2010
 
Monday November 15: 
 
TEAM DAY!!!  This was 7th and 8th period's lesson Friday and 4th, 5th, and 6th period's lesson Today.
Target: No Target Today!
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Finish Government Terms Review Sheet and glue to SS Notebook p. 71.  Make sure SS Notebook pp. 61-70 are ready to be checked.
3.) Summary Activity:  Government Terms Review (SS Notebook p. 71).
Tuesday November 16: 
 
Target:  No Target Today!
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Study Island TEST MODE due Sunday night.
3.)  Study Island Activity:  www.studyisland.com
Go to study island and log in with the Username and Password written in your agenda.  Read through the Middle East Governments Lesson.  Then "Start Studying" through game mode.  When you are ready, go to TEST MODE and take the assessment.  You may only take the TEST MODE ONE time and the first time you take it counts for your grade so be sure to practice the questions by playing games until you are ready.  You have until Sunday night to take the TEST MODE for your grade.
Wednesday November 17:  
Target: What kind of governments do Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran have?
(Answer: Israel has a parliamentary democracy and is a true republic.  Saudi Arabia has a monarchy and is a kingdom.  Iran is a theocracy. SS Notebook p. 72).
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Study Island TEST MODE due Sunday night.
3.)  Class Discussion:  Discuss the Distribution of Power for the different forms of government from yesterday's collaborative learning activity.
4.)  Mini Lesson: The Governments of Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
5.)  Cut and Paste Notes (These are the mini lesson power point slides printed out in handout form): 
Glue Israel Slides on SS Notebook p. 73
Glue Saudi Arabia Slides on SS Notebook p. 74
Glue Iran Slides on SS Notebook p. 75
Glue Graphic Organizer Slide on SS Notebook p. same page as Iran slides p. 75
6.)  Comic Strip Activity: Create 1 comic strip per government by following the directions in the Mini Lesson Power Point above.
 
Thursday November 18: 
 
Target: How do the Unitary, Confederation, and Federal government systems distribute power?
(Answer: Unitary = Power is held by one central authority, Confederation = Voluntary association of independent states that often only delegate a few powers to the central authority. Secure some common purpose. Agree to certain limitations on their freedom of action. States retain considerable independence. Less binding than a federation. Federal = Power is divided between one central and several regional authorities. (See Power Point Slides) (SS Notebook p. 72)
1. Target
2. Log HW: Study Island TEST MODE due Sunday night.  Comic Strips are due by Monday.
3. Housekeeping: Cut and Paste Notes from Friday's lesson: Glue Israel slides to SS Notebook p. 73, Glue Saudi Arabia slides to SS Notebook p. 74, Glue Iran slides to SS Notebook p.75, including graphic organizer and comic strip instructions.
4. Comic Strip Activity: Create 1 Comic Strip per government. Follow the directions in the Power Point Presentation from Friday's lesson. (Comic Strip will be turned into Ms. Beard by Monday for a grade.) 
 
Friday November 19:  
Target: How do autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic governments determine citizen participation?
(Answer: Autocratic = One person possesses unlimited power.
The citizen has limited, if any, role in government. Oligarchic = Government by the few. Sometimes a small group exercises control, especially for corrupt and selfish purposes. The citizen has a very limited role. Democratic = Citizens rule through voting. (See Power Point Slide) (SS Notebook p. 72)
1. Target
2. Log HW: Study Island TEST MODE due Sunday night.  Comic Strips due Monday. 
3.  Review:  Go Over Middle East History Test as a class and answer any questions.  Reteach as needed.
4.  Continue working on Comic Strips which are due on Monday.
 
Lessons from Week 12 of School
Monday November 8, 2010 - Friday November 12, 2010
 
Monday November 8: 
Target: Why do societies have governments?
(Answer: to establish order and ensure justice. SS Notebook p. 67)
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Gather costumes and props for skit.  Make sure SS Notebook pp. 51-60 are ready to be checked.
3.)  SS Notebook pp. 41-50 Notebook Check.  If you are absent today, the expectation is that you print this Notebook Quiz out, complete it and turn it in to Ms. Beard when you return to school. 
4.)  GPS:  Write our new GPS on SS Notebook p. 66.  Set a goal for the Government Unit on SS Notebook p. 66.  We have a new title: "Governments in the Middle East...........pp. 66 - ?"You may title every page with this title until our government test.  Our last title, "History of the Middle East" goes from pp. 44-65. 
5.)  Whole Class Activity:  Read government description worksheets and Discuss (Glue to SS Notebook p. 68).
6.)  Collaborative Learning Activity: Divide into groups and have each group create a skit for an assigned government: Democracy – Republic, Autocracy – Monarchy, Dictatorship, Oligarchy – theocracy.
7.)  Skit should give following information: how leaders take power, amount of freedoms people have, who has economic control, an example of a country in the Middle East that has this particular type of government.
Tuesday November 9: 
Target: How do most dictators rule?
(Answer: by force. SS Notebook p. 67)
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Bring costumes and props for skit tomorrow.  Finish skit.
3.)  SS Notebook pp. 51-60 Notebook Check.  If you are absent today, the expectation is that you print this Notebook Quiz out, complete it and turn it in to Ms. Beard when you return to school.
4.)  Collaborative Learning Activity:  Using the government description worksheets  (Glue to SS Notebook p. 68) we read and discussed as a class on Friday, create a short skit (less than 4 minutes).  You and members of your group were assigned one of the following governments to create a skit about: 
Democracy – Republic,
Autocracy – Monarchy,
Autocracy - Dictatorship,
Oligarchy – theocracy.
5.)  Skit should give following information:
how leaders take power,
amount of freedoms people have,
who has economic control,
an example of a country in the Middle East that has this particular type of government.
You and your group will have the enitre class period today to work on the skit.
Wednesday November 10: 
Target: How much control over people’s lives do democratic countries have compared to Communist countries?
(Answer: Communist countries have strict control of the economy and daily life, and people have restricted rights and little freedom; democracies do not have complete control over the economy or the daily lives of people, and people usually have many rights and freedoms. SS Notebook p. 67)
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW:
3.)  Collaborative Learning Activity:  Using the government description worksheets  (Glue to SS Notebook p. 68) we read and discussed as a class on Friday, create a short skit (less than 4 minutes).  You and members of your group were assigned one of the following governments to create a skit about: 
Democracy – Republic,
Autocracy – Monarchy,
Autocracy - Dictatorship,
Oligarchy – theocracy.
Skit should give following information:
how leaders take power,
amount of freedoms people have,
who has economic control,
an example of a country in the Middle East that has this particular type of government.
You and your group will perform your skit in class today.
4.)  Note Taking Activity:  As each group performs their skit, students will copy and fill in their Graphic Organizer (SS Notebook p. 69).
Thursday November 11: 
 
Target: Word Unscramble on the Middle East Government Power Point show.
(Answer: On the Power Point Show. SS Notebook p. 67)
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Make sure SS Notebook pp. 61-70 are ready to be checked.
3.)  Finish any skits from yesterday and go over the answers to theGraphic Organizer in Summary of Skits (SS Notebook p. 69).
4.)  Collaborative Learning Activity:  How do various forms of government distribute their power?  Hand out notes Ways Governments Distribute Power Notes Divide class into groups of 3 and have them read over their assigned style, Unitary, Confederation, and Federal.  Students, as you read over your style try to answer the following questions:
1.)  Where is the power located? (What entity holds the power?)
2.)  What is the direction of the power?
3.)  Give an example of a specific government that distributes its power in this way.
4.)  Give an example of a country or organization using this distribution of power.
After individuals read the notes and answer these questions, each student with the same style get together and discuss what they found.  (I will come to each group and meet with you to discuss the answers to these questions)  Then, one student from each style will meet in a group of 3 and teach the other 2 students about the style on which they became experts.  (Glue SS Notebook p. 70). 
Friday November 12: 
FIELD TRIP DAY!!!  This will be 7th and 8th period's lesson Friday and 4th, 5th, and 6th period's lesson on Monday.
Target: No Target Today!
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Finish Government Terms Review Sheet and glue to SS Notebook p. 71.  Make sure SS Notebook pp. 61-70 are ready to be checked.
3.) Summary Activity:  Government Terms Review (SS Notebook p. 71).
Lessons from Week 11 of School
Monday November 1, 2010 - Friday November 5, 2010
 
Monday November 1: 
How did Saddam Hussein justify the invasion of Kuwait?
(Answer: used an old claim that Kuwait was part of Iraq SS Notebook p. 60)
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Work on the Study Guide for test (See the Video Clips below).  Review lessons on website beginning on Wednesday October 13, 2010 and going through the present. 
3.)  Define: embargo, Baghdad (SS Notebook p. 61)
4.)  Podcast:  Read Textbook pp. 136-138
5.)  Note Taking Activity: Chapter 6 Section 3 Know-It Notes (SS Notebook p. 62). Read Textbook pp. 136-138 and complete notes.
6.)  Review: Go over answers to Chapter 6 Section 3 Know-It Notes.  
7.)  View:  Video Segment about Kuwait.  Sorry, file is too large to upload to the website.  This segment is located in the CNN Video (Department Resource) Segment 22 Kuwait.

Tuesday November 2: 
 
Target: What were the two goals of the United States in rebuilding Iraq?
(Answer: creating a stable, democratic government; repairing Iraq’s oil industry SS Notebook p. 60)
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Work on the Study Guide and study for the test. 
3.)  Define: Shah, revolution, Tehran, theocracy (SS Notebook p. 63)
4.)  Podcast: Textbook pp. 139-141 and complete Know-It Notes below.
5.)  Note Taking Activity: Chapter 6 Section 4 Know-It Notes (SS Notebook p. 64).
Wednesday November 3: 
Target: How did the events of September 11, 2001, affect the relationship between the United States and Iraq?
(Answer: increased tensions; U.S. government believed Iraq aided terrorists SS Notebook p. 60)
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Study the Study Guide for the Test
3.) Visual Lecture:  Iran - Persian Gulf War - Operation Iraqi Freedom
 
Thursday November 4: 
Review:  In class help session for all!
 
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Study the Study Guide for the Test tomorrow.
3.)  Review:  Summary Power Point
4.)  Time to ask any questions about the study guide so any questions can be answered before the test tomorrow (Glue Study Guide to SS Notebook p. 65).
5.)  Israel Maps - Use this to help you study for your test tomorrow.
Friday November 5: 
TEST DAY!!!!
1.)  Target: None, it's TEST DAY. 
2.)  Log HW: Get SS Notebook pp. 41-50 and 51-60 ready for your next SS Notebook Check
3.)  Assessment:  Middle East History Test
 
Lessons from Week 10 of School
Monday October 25, 2010 - Friday October 29, 2010
Monday October 25: 
Target: Read “Focus on Culture, Dialing for Peace” at the top of Textbook p. 115. Then answer this question, In what other ways could groups in conflict ease tensions?
(Answer: Answers will vary but students could mention compromises, arts and cultural exchanges, small group meetings, or other possibilities. SS Notebook p. 51).
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Finish the Chapter 5 Map Activity about Israel.  Make-up work.  See website for what you have missed.
3.) Review:  Go Over Chapter 5 Section 3 Know-it Notes and Chapter 5 Section 3 Main Idea Activity.
4.)  Map Activity:  Label the Occupied Territories in Israel and color them RED.  Glue map to SS Notebook p. 58.
5.)  Map Activity: Complete the Chapter 5 Map Activity about Israel. Use the information on the worksheet, the map on the worksheet and textbook pp. 114-117 to help you.  When finished, glue to SS Notebook p. 57. 
Tuesday October 26: 
Target: Identify (Name) the three Occupied Territories in Israel.
(Answer: 1967—Israel captured Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, and West Bank; sometimes called the Occupied Territories, SS Notebook p. 51)
1.)  Target:
2.)  Log HW: None!
3.)  Review:  Go Over Map Activity about Israel and glue in Notebook to p. 57.
4.)  Desk Map Activity:  Complete the Gulf War 1990 - 1991 Desk Map Activity (Glue to SS Notebook p. 59).
5.)  Review:  Check Answers.
 
Wednesday October 27: 
Parent to School Day
Target: Both Jews and Palestinians make claim to the land that is present day _____(what country?)_____? (Answer: Israel, SS Notebook p. 51).
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW:  Finish Flag
 
Thursday October 28: 
 
Target: No Target
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW:  None!
3.)  View:  Middle East: Land of Contrasts from United Streaming.  This video is too large to upload. 
 
Friday October 29: 
 
Target: No Target
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW:  None!
3.)  View:  CBS News The 20th Century Iran and Iraq from United Streaming.  This video is too large to upload. 
 
Lessons from Week 9 of School
Monday October 18, 2010 - Friday October 22, 2010
Monday October 18: 
Target: Using the European Partition Map you colored on Friday and glued to SS Notebook p. 47, determine which present day countries were protected and administered by Britain and which countries were administered by France and label those countries on the map you colored.  (Answer:  Administered by Britain: Iraq, (Palestine) = Israel and Jordan, Protected by Britain: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Sudan, Qater, Yemen, and Oman, Administered by France: Lebanon and Syria,
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Complete the Interwar chart and check answers on the website.
3.)  Audio Note Reading:  Read the  Middle East History Notes (Glue to SS Notebook p. 49) while listening to the  Podcast Section 1, Podcast Section 2, and Podcast Section 3.
4.)  Musical Interlude: Listen to Song: Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by: They Might Be Giants off of the "Flood" Album. 
5.)  Skill Building Activity:  Using the Interwar Chart, answer the questions at the bottom of the chart (SS Notebook p. 48).
6.)  Review: Go Over ANSWERS to the Interwar Chart.

 
Tuesday October 19: 
What people captured Constantinople in 1453? When did they lose their territory?
(Answer: Ottoman Turks; end of World War I SS Notebook p. 46)
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW in Agenda
3.)  Notes:  Read the Ottoman Empire and the Interwar Period Notes (Glue to SS Notebook p. 50) while listening to the Podcast.
4.)  Visual Lesson:  View the Partitioning Power Point Presentation.  


 
Wednesday October 20: 
Target: Read textbook pages 116-117 about The Occupied Territories and then answer this question. Why have the Occupied Territories been a source of conflict?
(Answer: Jews, Muslims, and Christians all have religious ties to Jerusalem. SS Notebook p. 51)
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Read the rest of the "What Future for Jerusalem" sheet in preparation for tomorrow's target activity. 
3.)  Geography for Life Activity: Read “What Future for Jerusalem” as a class.  Finish reading this for homework and be ready to use it tomorrow in class.  (Use SS Notebook pp. 52 - 53).
 
Thursday October 21: 
 
Target: Read the 4 plans for Jerusalem on the "What Future for Jerusalem" reading from yesterday. On SS Notebook p. 53, write the pros and cons for each plan. Pick the BEST idea and explain why you think it is the best idea by explaining it in a few sentences. Glue the "What Future for Jerusalem" on SS Notebook p. 52 and put your pors and cons list on SS Notebook p. 53. That Notebook Page should look like this:
Plan 1: A United Capital
Pros -
Cons -
Plan 2: A Former Capital
Pros -
Cons -
Plan 3: An International Capital
Pros -
Cons -
Plan 4: A Shared Capital
Pros -
Cons -
I think the BEST plan is __________ because ________.
1.) Target
2.) Log HW: Finish Target if you need more time. Copy Vocabulary words off of the website from today's lesson.
3.)  Define: Jerusalem, kosher, kibbutz, Gaza, West Bank (SS Notebook p. 54).

4.) View: Israel and Palestine: The Roots of Conflict from United Streaming (Unfortunately, this video is too large to upload to this website.)
 
Friday October 22: 
Target: Write down four things that you have heard about the country of Israel. (Answer: Answers will vary. Compile a list of students’ responses on the whiteboard. Tell students that the United States has political, cultural, and religious ties with Israel. Tell them that today, they will read more about Israel and the Occupied Territories. SS Notebook p. 51).
1.) Target
2.)  Log HW: Finish the Chapter 5 Section 3 Main Idea Activity and Know-it Notes for Homework. 
3.)  Define: Diaspora and Zionism (SS Notebook p. 54)
4.)  Podcast: Read Textbook pp. 114-117 while listening to the audio.
5.)  Note Taking Activity: Chapter 5 Section 3 Know-it Notes. Use textbook pages 114 - 117 to complete (SS Notebook p. 55)
6.)  Note Taking Activity: Chapter 5 Section 3 Main Idea Activity. Use textbook pages 114-117 to complete (SS Notebook p. 56)


Lessons from Week 8 of School
Monday October 11, 2010 - Friday October 15, 2010
Monday October 11: 
CONFERENCE DAY
TEACHER WORKDAY
NO STUDENTS!  Enjoy your day off!
Tuesday October 12: 
Need to check SS Notebook pp. 31-40
Need to grade flipbooks
Target: No Target!  Test Day TEST DATE: Tuesday October 12, 2010
1.)  Target: None
2.)  Log HW: None!
3.)  Collect any late Three Faiths Flipbooks that were due last Friday.
4.)  Take Test #2:  Middle East Religions and Ethnic Groups
5.)  Silent Reading if you finish your test early.
 
Wednesday October 13: 
1.) Target
2.)  Log HW: Finish the Study Island Assignment.  It is due by the end of the day.   
3.)  Computer Lab Activity:  Study Island Lesson - Introduction to the History of the Middle East.  Read carefully through the lesson, practice the content by playing games, then take the quiz for your grade.
Copy the following into the yellow page of your agenda. Write you user name and password following the example below

website address:  www.studyisland.com

User Name- first letter of your first name (actual name not nickname) and your complete last name @rtms

Example- jbeard@rtms
Password- write you own here
Temporary Password- 1234
 
Thursday October 14: 
 
Target:  Copy down our new GPS (See above on this webpage for the current GPS) on SS Notebook p. 44.  Our new Title beginning on SS Notebook p. 44 is "History of the Middle East.  Please add this entry to your Table of Contents:
History of the Middle East..............pp. 44 - ?
1.)  Target
2.)  Log Homework:  Complete the Study Island Test Mode Assignment and submit it by the end of tonight.  Check the Arab World Video Answer Key on the website tonight.
3.)  Go over the Middle East Religious and Ethnic Groups Test from Tuesday.
4.)  Goal Setting Activity:  Revisit your previous goal that you wrote on SS Notebook p. 33. 
Did you meet the goal you set for this unit?
What can you do differently?
Write 2 complete sentences to yourself on SS Notebook p. 33.
Set a new goal for yourself on SS Notebook p. 44 under today's GPS. 
5.)  Bridge Activity:  View the Video "The Arab World" and complete The Arab World CLOZE Notes while watching (Glue to SS Notebook p. 45).  This is an in class video only.
The Arab World Video CLOZE Notes ANSWER KEY - Check your answers here.
 
Friday October 15: 
1.)  Target: None
2.)  Log HW:  Check your Arab World Video Notes answers against the ANSWER KEY (above). 
3.)  Finish "The Arab World" Video and completing the CLOZE notes.
4.)  Define: Partitioning (SS Notebook p. 46)
5.)  Map Skills Building Activity:  Follow the directions on the sheet to create your own colorful European Partition Map (SS Notebook p. 47).
 
Lessons from Week 7 of School
Monday October 4, 2010 - Friday October 8, 2010
Monday October 4: 
1.)  Target: Check Three Faiths Chart for Islam answers
(Glue SS Notebook p. 35)
2.)  Log HW: Complete the Chapter 4 Section 3 Know-It Notes.  Work on your flipbook mini-project.  Study the religions chart for your test.  TEST DATE: Tuesday October 12, 2010. 
3.)  Pass back Middle East Geography Tests and go over with students.
4.)  Goal Setting Activity:  Set new goal for the religions and ethnic groups unit.  Write "My new goal for the religions and ethnic groups unit is to earn a _____% or higher on all assessments." on SS notebook p. 33 under the GPS.
5.)  Summary Note Taking Activity: Chapter 4 Section 3 Know-it Notes. Using the Three Faiths chart and the Textbook pp. 95-99, students will complete the Know-it Notes to summarize the information we have learned about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (SS Notebook p. 36)

6.) Flipbook Activity: This mini-project will be completed outside of class and is due on this Friday.  Use the table at the bottom of the Ch. 4 Section 3 Main Idea sheet to create a flipbook with 3 flaps, one on each religion. Draw a picture on the outside of each flap representing each religion and on the inside of each flap write everything from the table “Important people, Important places, Important events, and Important books”.  (SS Notebook p. 39).
Tuesday October 5: 
Target: What are three features Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have in common? (Answer: All three religions are monotheistic (believe in one God), followers of all three religions pray to the same God, and all three require a virtuous life of their followers.) SS Notebook p. 34

1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: TEST DATE: Tuesday October 12, 2010.  Study the religions chart for your test.  Work on the Flipbook activity.  It is due on Friday. 
3.)  Three Faiths Flipbook Activity:  (Due this FRIDAY and please glue it on SS Notebook p. 39)
4.)  Birthplace of Religions Deskmap Activity - Complete in class and (glue to SS Notebook p. 38).
5.)  While you worked on the deskmap activity, Ms. Beard checked SS Notebook pp. 11-20 and SS Notebook pp. 21-30.
Wednesday October 6: 
Target: Read textbook p. 100 and then answer the following question. On what issue do the Sunni Muslims and Shi’a Muslims disagree? (Answer: They disagree over who can be Caliph (the leader of Islam). The Sunni Muslims believe the successor can be elected into position while the Shi’a Muslims believe the successor to Muhammad should be a relative of Muhammad. SS Notebook p. 34).
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: TEST DATE: Tuesday October 12, 2010.  Study the religions chart for your test.  Work on the Flipbook activity.  It is due on Friday. 
3.)  Three Faiths Flipbook Activity:  (Due this FRIDAY and please glue it on SS Notebook p. 39)
4.)  Define: Ethnic Group and Religious Group (SS Notebook p. 40)
5.)  Summary Activity:  Ch. 4 Section 4 Know-it Notes.  Use Textbook pp. 100-103 to complete these.  (Glue SS Notebook p. 37).
Thursday October 7: 
Target: Can an individual belong to more than one cultural group?
(Answer: Yes, people may belong to cultures based on where they live, their job, religious practices, beliefs or age. SS Notebook p. 34).
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: TEST DATE: Tuesday October 12, 2010 (Study SS Notebook pp. 31-43 for this test)  Check Ch. 4 Sect. 3 AND Ch. 4 Sect. 4 Know-it Notes Answer Keys on website.  Please organize SS Notebook pp. 31-40 for your upcoming Notebook Check.  Finish the Flipbook activity.  It is due on tomorrow.  
3.)  Deskmap Activity:  Peoples of the Middle East (complete in class and glue to SS Notebook p. 41)
We have a new title beginning on SS Notebook p. 41 and it is "Ethnic Groups of the Middle East".
Land of Three Faiths........pp. 31-40
Ethnic Groups of the Middle East.........pp. 41-43
4.)  Ethnic Groups Activity:  Use the Country Statistics to answer the questions (Glue SS Notebook p. 42).
5.)  The Country that Isn't:  Read about Kurdistan and answer the questions (Glue SS Notebook p. 43).
Friday October 8: 
Target: What are some ways that religious beliefs are affecting world events?
(Answer: Students may note terrorist acts based on religious beliefs, humanitarian aid by faith based organizations, religious aspects of various social issues, or other examples are also acceptable. SS Notebook p. 34)
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: STUDY FOR YOUR TEST ON Tuesday!!!  Study SS Notebook pp. 31-43 for your test.  Please organize SS Notebook pp. 31-40 for your upcoming Notebook Check.
3.)  Ethnic Groups Activity:  Use the Country Statistics to answer the questions (Glue SS Notebook p. 42).
4.)  The Country that Isn't:  Read about Kurdistan and answer the questions (Glue SS Notebook p. 43).
5.)  Discuss Religious Diversity Among Ethnic Groups (write indicated information on SS Notebook p. 42)

 

Lessons from Week 4 of School
Monday September 13, 2010 - Friday September 17, 2010
Monday September 13: 
1.)  Log HW in Agenda: Prepare for SS Notebook Check pp. 1-10.  Also, go to the website and open the Country Comparison Chart Answer Key and check/fix your answers.
2.)  Comparing Physical Geography Activity:  If you are at home reading this, you may use the online textbook to complete this assignment.  The tab to access the online textbook and the directions are located on the "Online Textbook" tab at the top of this page. (Glue to SS Notebook p. 17)
Tuesday September 14: 
Target: Read the "Resources" section in your textbook p. 127 (use the online textbook, link above) and then answer the following question:
How do nomads in the desert find water for their herds of animals? (Copy this question and answer the question on SS Notebook p. 19) 
(Answer: By digging wells into wadis to access fossil water.)
1.)  Target
2.)  Update SS Notebook, add "Geography of the Middle East" pp. 10 - 17 to Table of Contents and add "Water and Oil in the Middle East" as a title to the top of pages 18, 19, and 20.  Also add "Water and Oil in the Middle East" as an entry in your Table of Contents pp. 18 - ?.  SS Notebook pages 1-10 were checked today so if you were absent, be ready for a notebook check when you come back.
3.)  Log HW: TEST #1 is slated for Tuesday September 28, 2010.  Please write this in your agenda.
4.)  Self Assessment - Geography Unit Revisit (SS Notebook p. 6) Re-read the goal you set for yourself for the Geography Unit.  Did you meet your goal?  Write 1-2 sentences about it.  If you met your goal, how did you accomplish that?  If you did not meet your goal, how can you ensure aa better outcome for the next geography unit?
5.)  GPS:  Copy our 2 new GPS off the white board onto SS Notebook p. 18.  
6.)  Self Assessment and Goal Setting:  Set a new goal for the Environmental Issues of the Middle East Unit (SS Notebook p. 18).
7.)  Using the Partner Notes from Friday's lesson, highlight 4 reasons water is scarce in the Middle East.  Write these reasons in a complete sentence on SS Notebook p. 20.   
(Answer: Water is scarce in the Middle East because of many reasons including lack of rainfall, population growth, pollution, and agriculture.)
 
Wednesday September 15: 

1.)  Target:  Using the Partner Notes from SS Notebook p. 16, highlight the 4 reasons water is scarce in the Middle East.  Then, highlight the 3 solutions for water scarcity in the Middle East.     
2.)  Write these reasons in a complete sentences on SS Notebook p. 20. 
"The causes of water scarcity in The Middle East are...."
 "Solutions for water scarcity in The Middle East are..." 
(Answers: Water is scarce in the Middle East because of many reasons including lack of rainfall, population growth, pollution, and agriculture.  Solutions for water scarcity in The Middle East are Desalination, Treating Wastewater, and Conserving Water, SS Notebook p. 20).
3.)  Log HW in Agenda: Test #1 Tuesday 09/28/10
4.)  Define: Exotic Rivers, Wadis, and Fossil Water on SS Notebook p. 21.
3.)  Define: Scarcity, Summit, Gross National Product (GNP), and Desalination on SS Notebook p. 21.
4.)  BEGIN Middle East Water Summit Activity: Students will be divided into groups to read and study the Crisis Briefing.  Each group will discuss the problems and possible solutions.  Each student will record an outline of their discussion and record their groups decisions on the Meeting Notes Form.  The groups will then share and compare their findings and suggestions.  The class will compile an "Action Plan" for solving the water crisis in the Middle East.  The Meeting Notes Form will be glued on SS Notebook p. 22. 
WE DID NOT FINISH THIS ACTIVITY TODAY IN CLASS SO WE WILL CONTINUE THIS TOMORROW.
Thursday September 16: 
WE DID NOT FINISH THIS ACTIVITY YESTERDAY IN CLASS SO WE WILL CONTINUE THIS TODAY.
Target: Using the Crisis Briefing Reading from yesterday, write a complete sentence naming at least 5 possible solutions to the Water Crisis in the Middle East on SS Notebook p. 19.  
(Answer: Some solutions to the Water Crisis in the Middle East include desalination, treated wastewater, importing water, using alternative water sources, and conservation.)  
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW in Agenda - Review Lessons DAILY on Website to Study for the TEST.
3.)  COMPLETE Middle East Water Summit Activity: Students will be divided into groups to read and study the Crisis Briefing.  Each group will discuss the problems and possible solutions.  Each student will make a bulleted list of the problems and a bulleted list of the solutions and then discuss in pairs which solution would best solve each problem.  Then, students will write complete sentences including their explanation. 
For example, "For the problem of Dry Land, the best solution would be Desalination because most dry countries have coastline on a body of water where desalination plants could be created to take the salt out of sea water leaving freshwater for the people to use.  
These sentences and bulleted lists will be recorded on the Meeting Notes Form.  The groups will then share and compare their findings and suggestions.  The class will compile an "Action Plan" for solving the water crisis in the Middle East.  The Meeting Notes Form will be glued on SS Notebook p. 22. 
 
Friday September 17: 
THIS LESSON HAS NOT YET BEEN UPDATED/FINALIZED/COMPLETED...CHECK BACK!
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW in Agenda - Review Lessons DAILY on Website to Study for the TEST.
3.)  COMPLETE Middle East Water Summit Activity: Today, groups will share their decisions on the Meeting Notes Form.  The groups will then share and compare their findings and suggestions.  The class will compile an "Action Plan" for solving the water crisis in the Middle East.  The Meeting Notes Form will be glued on SS Notebook p. 22. 
Based on our Middle East Water Summit today, our "Action Plan" is as follows:
Problems:                           Solutions:
Dry Land                            Desalination
Drought Conditions            Desalination and Cloud Seeding
Population Growth              Desalination and Treated Waste Water
Water Per Person               Conservation
Agriculture                         Treated Waste Water
Pollution                             Stricter Environmental Policy and cleaning the pollution
 

Lessons from Week 3 of School
Monday September 6, 2010 - Friday September 10, 2010
Monday September 6: 
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY!
NO SCHOOL!!! 
Tuesday September 7: 
1.)  Log HW:  Study for Physical Map Quiz.  Quiz is on Friday.  Complete the Crossword Puzzle from last week and glue it to SS Notebook p. 10
2.)  Physical Map Activity: Find and Label these 20 Physical Features on the Physical Features Outline Map.  These are the 20 that will be on your quiz on Friday.  Color all of the water blue, label the list of physical features on the map, color the map (Glue to SS Notebook p. 9)
3.)  Critical Thinking Activity:  Physical Features Clues and Physical Features Puzzle (Glue to SS Notebook p. 11)
Wednesday September 8: 
1.)  Log HW: Study for Physical Map Quiz.  Quiz is on Friday.  Complete Physical Features Puzzle (Glue to SS Notebook p. 11)
2.)  Physical Map Activity: Finish Physical Map from yesterday, cut out, and glue to p. 9 of SS Notebook.
3.)  Critical Thinking Activity:  Physical Features Clues and Physical Features Puzzle (Glue to SS Notebook p. 11)
4.)  Game Activity:  On SS Notebook pp. 13, 14, AND 15, number from 1-20 skipping 3 lines between each number.  Draw a mystery question from the basket on the front table.  Copy the question in your notebook by the corresponding number (then return the question to the basket).  Find the answer and write it under the question in your notebook.  There are 20 mystery questions.  This is an IN CLASS game only.  Good Luck!
Thursday September 9: 
 
1.)  Log Homework in Agenda: Study for your Physical Map Quiz.  Quiz is tomorrow.  Also, a Notebook check on pp. 1-10 is coming up soon.  Make sure pp. 1-10 are ready!
2.)  Partner Notes Activity:  Pair up with a partner.  One person has the "A Notes" A page 1, A page 2, A page 3 and the other person has the "B Notes" B page 1, B page 2, B page 3.  "A" reads the first paragraph slowly and clearly to "B" while "B" fills in the blanks.  Then, "B" reads the next paragraph to "A" while "A" fills in the blanks.  This back and forth process continues until each partner has a full set of notes.  We then discussed these notes as a class and highlighted important notes.  Glue notes to SS Notebook p. 16.
3.)  Finish Game from Yesterday.
Friday September 10: 
Target: Review your map for 10 minutes before the Quiz
1.)  Target
2.)  Log HW: Make sure SS Notebook pp. 1-10 are ready to be graded on Monday!
3.)  Physical Map Quiz of the Middle East
4.)  Read a Book
5.)  Trade and Grade Quizzes
6.)  CNN Video Clip:  Remembering September 11, 2001 (in class only).
Lessons from Week 2 of School
Monday August 30, 2010 - Friday September 3, 2010
Monday August 30: 
1.)  Collect Notebooks
2.)  Log HW:  None
3.)  Copy the current Georgia Performance Standard (GPS) on SS Notebook p. 7.  Discuss the meaning and expectation of the first standard.
4.)  Self Assessment and Goal Setting Activity: Write the following on SS Notebook p. 6:
  • In Social Studies, I think my relative strength is _____________.
  • In Social Studies, I think my relative weakness is ____________.
  • (Choices are: History, Geography, Civics/Government, or Economics)

After responding to these 2 questions, you will receive your CRCT scores from last school year.  After receiving these scores please respond to the following prompts:

  • According to my test scores, my relative strength is _____________.
  • According to my test scores, my relative weakness is ____________.

Then, write 1-2 sentences comparing and contrasting what you think your strengths and weaknesses are to what your test results show.

Goal Setting:  Set a reasonable and obtainable goal for the GEOGRAPHY unit.

5.)  Begin Political Map of The Middle East:  Label the 27 quiz items on the political map of the Middle East and color the Bodies of Water and Countries. (This will be glued in the Notebook but do not glue it down yet). 


Tuesday August 31: 
1.)   Log HW in agenda: Study for political map quiz on Friday by playing Geography Game on Cool Links Page.
2.)  Collect notebooks/glue sticks.
3.)  Political Map of The Middle East:  Label the 27 quiz items on the political map of the Middle East and color the Bodies of Water and Countries. (Glue to SS Notebook p. 8). 
Wednesday September 1: 
1.)  Log Homework: Study for Map Quiz on Friday by playing Geography Game on Cool Links Page.
2.)  Finish Labeling Political Maps of The Middle East to get ready for Quiz
3.)  Puzzle Activity: Political Map of the Middle East Puzzle Clues and Puzzle.
4.)  Computer Lab Activity:  Play Geography Games in the Computer Lab to prepare for the Map Quiz on Friday.

Thursday September 2: 
1. Log HW: Play geography game to study for Map Quiz tomorrow
2.  Desk Map Activity:  "Seeing the Big Picture" (Glue to SS Notebook p. 12)  This is an in class activity only.  See Ms. Beard to make this activity up if you are absent!
Friday September 3: 
1. Log HW: None, Enjoy your 3 day weekend!  Please write down that you will have a Physical Features of The Middle East Map Quiz next Friday.
2.  POLITICAL MAP QUIZ of The Middle East TODAY!
3.  Trade and Grade Quizzes
4.  Housekeeping: Update Notebooks:
Add to TOC: Geography of the Middle East............pp. 10-___
Add titles to notebook pp. 10, 11, and 12 "Geography of the Middle East"
Glue all sheets in to Notebooks:
p. 10 - Crossword
p. 11 - Physical Features Puzzle
p. 12 - Desk Map Activity from Thursday's lesson
5.  Finish Crossword Puzzle
6.  Critical Thinking Activity:  Physical Features Clues and Physical Features Puzzle (SS Notebook p. 11)