Sunday, August 26, 2012

AUGUST 27 -31

8th Grade Civics
Monday- Introduction of Class and distribution of course syllabus.
            - Log into the ICIVICS website and begin site navigation

Tuesday- Lesson 1: Intro to Civics
            - Brainstorming activity: What makes a good citizen?

Wednesday- Intro to Community action plan Project.
                - Class discussion and project discussion

Thursday- Work on Project
Friday- Work on Project

8th Grade Geography
Monday- Introduction of Class and distribution of course syllabus.
            - Ice breaker activity

Tuesday- Distribution of books
            - Completion of Book forms Go over procedures, current events, portfolios

Wednesday- Intro to Geography/ World Geography Pretest
                 - Geography world map pretest

Thursday- Lesson 1: Ch1 Geo Review/ The 5 Themes of Geography
              - Review Map

Friday- World Geography Map quiz
          - Current Events Quiz 1

9th Grade American History 1
Monday- Introduction of Class and distribution of course syllabus
            - American History Pretest

Tuesday- Distribution of books
             - Completion of book forms
             - Begin Lesson 1: NA Civ

Wednesday- Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Era of exploration and the Colombian Exchange
                 - Begin In Class Project Number 1
                
Thursday- Complete In Class Projects
              - Begin Lesson 3: Spanish Empire

Friday - Complete lesson 3
          - Current Event Quiz