Monday 5/16

Standard(s): / SS7H2-3
Essential Question: / How would the historical figures we studied use social media?
Opening (Journal): / 1.Which of the following places Africa’s climate regions in order from MOST populated to LEAST?
a. Sahel, Sahara, tropical rain forest, savanna
b. Sahara, Sahel, Savanna, Tropical Rain Forest
c. Tropical Rain forest, Sahel, Savanna, Sahara
d.. Tropical Rain forest, Savanna, Sahel, Sahara
Work Period: / 1.Historical Figure Facebook Project. Students will work independently on the first draft. Once finished, they will get their first draft checked with me and may move on to the final draft.
Closing / What should you have completed by now?
Homework / Bring in art supplies and print out anything you need to complete the final draft tomorrow.

Tuesday 5/17

Standard(s): / SS7H2-3
Essential Question: / How would the historical figures we studied use social media?
Opening (Journal): / 1.Which of the following BEST describes the ancestry of the Swahili?
a. They believe a Golden Stool united the people and established the king’s power.
b. They migrated from central to Southern Africa in one of the biggest migrations in history.
c. Arab traders intermarried with Bantu speaking peoples and created a new cultural group called the Swahili.
d. None of the above.
Work Period: / 1.Historical Figure Facebook Project. Students will complete their final draft in class today. Due tomorrow!
*If a student finishes early, they may start working on their study guide or interactive notebook scavenger hunt.
Closing / Homework reminder: The project is due tomorrow!
Homework / Historical Figure Facebook Project is due tomorrow! Finish tonight at home if not complete.

Wednesday 5/18

Standard(s): / All Africa and S & SE Asia Standards.
Essential Question: / What is unique about the geography, history, governments, and economy of these countries?
Opening (Journal): / 1.The ______live in WEST Africa, while the ______live in EAST Africa.
a. Swahili, Ashanti
b. Ashanti, Swahili
c. Bantu, Ashanti
d. Ashanti, Bantu
Work Period: /
  1. Students will turn in their completed Facebook Profile project.
  2. Interactive Notebook Scavenger Hunt - Students will work with a partner to complete the IN Scavenger Hunt. This is a review-style scavenger hunt covering Africa and S & SE Asia units to prepare the students for the final exam.
  3. As they are working, students may be called out into the hall to vote on superlatives for the facebook project.

Closing / What questions stumped you on the Scavenger Hunt?
Homework / Finish the IN Scavenger Hunt tonight, if not completed in class.

Thursday 5/19

Standard(s): / All Africa and S & SE Asia standards
Essential Question: / How are Africa and S & SE Asia unique in terms of geography, history, government and economics?
Opening (Journal): / Map Practice (S & SE Asia)
Work Period: /
  1. Government Domino review game. Students will compete as a class for fastest time.
  2. IN Scavenger Hunt is due! After the teacher checks for completion, students will work in a group to correct their scavenger hunts.
  3. Africa BINGO! We will play as many rounds as possible before it is time to go.

Closing / What questions are stumping you on the study guide?
Homework / Work to complete the study guide!

Friday 5/20

Standard(s): / How are Africa and S & SE Asia unique in terms of geography, history, government and economics?
Essential Question: / How would the historical figures we studied use social media?
Opening (Journal): / Map Practice (S & SE Asia)
Work Period: /
  1. Government Domino Review game.
  2. Africa & S/SE Asia BINGO Review.

Closing / What questions are stumping you on the study guide?
Homework / Finish the study guide this weekend! Review!

** The teacher reserves the right to adjust the lesson plans to accommodate the needs of the students.