UNIT PLANS - GEOGRAPHY
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Unit 1: South Dakota Map Study |
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The basics of map reading
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Do
List and Label the physical and political features in South Dakota
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Understand
The importance of being able to use a map to navigate in the world
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| Key Learning: The Natural, Human and Physical Environment in South Dakota | ||
| Unit Essential Questions: What is the physical and human geography of South Dakota and how do they interact. | ||
| Concept:
Basic parts of a highway map
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Concept:
South Dakota Physical and Human features
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Concept:
South Dakota Travel Planning
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| Lesson Essential Question:
- What does a map key show you? - What is a compass rose used for? - What does the index and distance grid do for you as a traveler? |
Lesson Essential Question:
- What are the population centers of South Dakota ? - What geographical regions make up South Dakota? - How have people impacted South Dakota?
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Lesson Essential Question:
- What are the major tourist attractions in South Dakota? - What are the main highways and travel routes that link the areas you would like to visit? - What are the time and funds needed to make the trip you would like to take?
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WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
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Africa Natural Environment Graphic Organizers Homework: 5 biggest and smallest pop & LA |
North Africa Guided Reading Homework: Northern Africa Guided Reading |
North Africa Guided Reading/Quiz Homework: None |
West & Central Africa Guided Reading Homework: West & Central Africa Guided Reading |
West & Central Africa Guided Reading/Quiz Homework: None |
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Unit 2: North America |
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| Know
The impact of humans on the physical and political features of North America
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Do
List and Label the physical and political features in North America
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Understand
Explain the historical events that shaped North America and the issues that face the countries today
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| Key Learning: The Natural, Human and Physical Environment in North America | ||
| Unit Essential Questions: What is the physical and human geography of North America and how do they interact. | ||
| Concept:
Natural Environments of North America
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Concept:
United States
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Concept:
Canada
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| Lesson Essential Question:
- What are the prominent physical features of North America - What natural resources are found in North America - How have people impacted this environment |
Lesson Essential Question:
- What are the major historical events that shaped the United States - What regions make up the United States - What issues face the United States
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Lesson Essential Question:
- What are the major historical events that shaped the Canada - What regions make up the Canada - What issues face the Canada
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WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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Natural Environments Graphic Organizers Physical Maps
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Natural Environments Graphic Organizers Brochure - US or Canada
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The United States History and Regions Notes/Daily Quiz |
Canada History and Regions Notes/Daily Quiz |
North America Test |
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Unit 3: South America |
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| Know
The impact of humans on the physical and political features of South America
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Do
List and Label the physical and political features in South America
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Understand
Explain the historical events that shaped South America and the issues that face the countries today
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| Key Learning: The Natural, Human and Physical Environment in South America | ||
| Unit Essential Questions: What is the physical and human geography of South America and how do they interact. | ||
| Concept:
Natural Environments of South America
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Concept:
Middle America
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Concept:
South America
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| Lesson Essential Question:
- What are the prominent physical features of South America - What natural resources are found in South America - How have people impacted this environment |
Lesson Essential Question:
- What are the major historical events that shaped Middle America - What regions make up Middle America - What issues face Middle America
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Lesson Essential Question:
- What are the major historical events that shaped South America - What regions make up South America - What issues face South America
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WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
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Physical and Political maps of Middle and South America |
Mexico Notes/Daily Quiz |
Mexico Notes/Daily Quiz |
Middle America Notes/Daily Quiz |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
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Middle America Notes/Daily Quiz |
South America Notes/Daily Quiz |
South America Notes/Daily Quiz |
Middle/South America Brochure/Review |
TEST |
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Unit 4: Africa |
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| Know
The impact of humans on the physical and political features of Africa
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Do
List and Label the physical and political features in Africa
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Understand
Explain the historical events that shaped Africa and the issues that face the countries today
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| Key Learning: The Natural, Human and Physical Environment in Africa | ||
| Unit Essential Questions: What is the physical and human geography of Africa and how do they interact. | ||
| Concept:
Natural Environments of Africa
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Concept:
Northern Africa
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Concept:
West and Central Africa
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| Lesson Essential Question:
- What are the prominent physical features of Africa - What natural resources are found in Africa - How have people impacted this environment |
Lesson Essential Question:
- What are the major historical events that shaped Northern Africa - What regions make up Northern Africa - What issues face Northern Africa
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Lesson Essential Question:
- What are the major historical events that shaped West and Central Africa - What regions make up West and Central Africa - What issues face West and Central Africa
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| Concept:
Eastern Africa
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Concept:
Southern Africa
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| Lesson Essential Question:
- What are the major historical events that shaped Eastern Africa - What regions make up Eastern Africa - What issues face Eastern Africa
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Lesson Essential Question:
- What are the major historical events that shaped Southern Africa - What regions make up Southern Africa - What issues face Southern Africa
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WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
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Africa Natural Environment Graphic Organizers Homework: 5 biggest and smallest pop & LA |
North Africa Guided Reading Homework: Northern Africa Guided Reading |
North Africa Guided Reading/Quiz Homework: None |
West & Central Africa Guided Reading Homework: West & Central Africa Guided Reading |
West & Central Africa Guided Reading/Quiz Homework: None |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Eastern Africa Guided Reading Homework: Eastern Africa Guided Reading |
Eastern Africa Guided Reading/Quiz Homework: None |
Southern Africa Guided Reading Homework: Southern Africa Guided Reading |
Southern Africa Guided Reading/Quiz |
Africa TEST |