Objectives: -- Explain how latitude and longitude works -- Describe the primary lines of latitude -- Period 1 only: set academic and non-academic SMART goals for 2nd quarter Activities: -- Finish watching videos in not seen in class yesterday (see yesterday's posting to view the videos) -- Take notes on latitude (be sure to indicate in notes how you will remember the difference between latitude and longitude) -- Go outside to see a "second" of latitude -- See how the tropic lines and circle lines came to be -- begin notes on longitude -- Period 1 only: View powerpoint on goal-setting; brainstorm academic and non-academic things you would like to accomplish during 2nd quarter; select one from each list that you would like to have as a SMART goal; begin filling out goal-sheet. Independent Learning: -- None Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class:
Objectives: -- Explain how latitude and longitude works -- Describe the primary lines of latitude Activities: -- Finish watching videos in not seen in class yesterday (see yesterday's posting to view the videos) -- Take notes on latitude (be sure to indicate in notes how you will remember the difference between latitude and longitude) -- Go outside to see a "second" of latitude -- See how the tropic lines and circle lines came to be -- begin notes on longitude Independent Learning: -- None Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class:
Objectives: -- Determine what to do with work from 1st quarter -- Describe current knowledge of latitude and longitude Activities: -- Discussed SLCs and what is needed for them -- Went over what to do with specific kinds of work (see 3 sections below) -- Went over specific graded papers that were returned today -- Shared what students already knew about latitude and longitude; self-assessed knowledge of latitude and longitude on a 1 to 5 scale -- Viewed music videos on latitude and longitude (see below) Independent Learning: -- None Notes/Handouts/Information covered in class: -- Keep in Soc St binder or folder: -- anything related to maps -- Recommended to keep, but not in binder (use classroom folder or "shoebox under your bed"); could be useful for SLC: -- Naviance worksheet -- map quiz (pre & post test) -- all graded papers -- True Colors stuff -- Learning Styles stuff -- Weekly schedule -- Time Management stuff -- Backpack clean-out handout -- Conscientiousness article/characteristics & results (your call) -- You can recycle: -- list of obligations -- summarizing paragraph graphic organizer (Planner thank you) -- supplies statement (even though it is graded) -- blob maps (unless you see them as a learning tool for SLCs) -- yellow recommended supplies list -- website scavenger hunt (unless you need notes on sending emails to teachers) -- StudentVUE activation key -- paragraph on characteristics of an organized backpack -- Constitutional People Search -- gold planner posters half-sheet -- maps/globes brainstorm (bellwork, not chart) -- 4 questions about map (quarter sheet) -- non-dominant hand signatures (unless you want it for SLCs) Objectives:
-- Demonstrate knowledge of features and types of maps Activities: -- Periods 1 & 7, turn in True Colors assignment -- Take quiz on features and types of maps Independent Learning: -- Weekly Weekend Work: -- Check StudentVUE for 2nd quarter work (if any is posted yet) -- Organize backpack (that includes the folders!) -- Check pencil supply Notes/Handouts/Information covered in class: -- None Objectives: -- Describe the 3 types of maps -- Demonstrate preparedness for the quiz tomorrow on features/types of maps Activities: -- Periods 2, 6, and 8: Turn in True Colors assignment to the tray. -- Finish taking notes on types of maps if not completed yesterday. -- Identify examples of the 3 types of maps in the desk atlas. -- Identify which map would be most helpful in a specific scenario. -- Participate in quiz review "bee" Independent Learning: -- Study for features/types of maps quiz tomorrow -- Periods 1 & 7: True Colors assignment due tomorrow Notes/Handouts/Information covered in class:
Objectives: -- Describe the 3 types of maps Activities: -- Take notes on the 3 types of maps (see below) -- (Some classes) Find examples of the 3 types of maps in the desk atlas Independent Learning: -- Complete True Colors assignment (the one with boxes on the back) in not completed in class yesterday, Due tomorrow for periods 2, 6, and 8. Due Friday for periods 1 & 7. -- Continue studying for features/types of maps quiz on Friday. Notes/Handouts/Information covered in class:
Objectives: -- Describe the 3 types of maps Activities: Substitute today -- These items were left for sub to have students do but I won't know if they were actually done until tomorrow. -- Read p, 19-21 in textbook. Take notes on the 3 types of maps. -- Work on True Colors assignment. Turn in if completed in class. Independent Learning: -- Complete True Colors assignment if not completed in class. Due Thursday. -- Start studying for features/types of maps quiz on Friday -- Don't forget: Wednesday is the last day you can turn in missing work! Notes/Handouts/Information covered in class:
Objectives: -- Describe the 4 information-giving features common to maps and globes -- Apply True Colors in school settings Activities: -- Complete note-taking on scale and direction indicators -- Find features of maps on real road maps -- Complete True Colors assignment (not Independent Learning) Independent Learning: -- Start studying for quiz on map features/types on Friday -- Don't forget: Wednesday is the last day you can turn in missing work! Notes/Handouts/Information covered in class:
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AuthorMs. Schaedler is starting her 29th year of teaching middle school. (She loves it!) Most of her work has been in Social Studies, but she has also designed and implemented a program teaching "lifelong learning skills" to middle school students to enhance their success. Archives
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