Www.ptsd.k12.pa.us



____________________________________7th Grade Social StudiesMexico & U.S. History from the Revolution to ReconstructionClass 1—Introduction to 7th Grade Social StudiesAugust 26, 2013Focus: The seating chart is located on the table in the front of the room. Find your assigned seat and then answer the following questions: Who is your favorite historical figure? Why is he/she your favorite? Yes, you must write in at least three complete sentences. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Objectives:1. I will locate my assigned seat.2. I will analyze and re-tell an historical story.Homework:1. Get introductory letter signed by Thursday 8/29 (2pts)2. Have a binder for this class by Wednesday3. Tell today’s historical story to your folksHandouts:1. Introductory LetterI. Introduction-Mr. Maiolo (May-o-lo) A. Assigned seats, attendance, name pronunciations B. Introductory letterII. Historical Story A. Name that president (hint: he was one of the first 19 presidents)Key terms/ideas/ people/places:American Revolution“Clean my boots!”DuelOuthouseSchool HouseRachelLawyerWhite HouseBy the end of class today, I will be able to answer the following:Who is the president in the story?What did he do to upset the British officer?Where do you sit in Mr. Maiolo’s classroom?Why did the man in today’s story marry his wife twice?How do you pronounce Mr. Maiolo’s name?____________________________________7th Grade Social StudiesMexico & U.S. History from the Revolution to ReconstructionClass 2—Classroom Procedures August 27, 2013Focus: Define respect, responsibility, and honesty in your own words. Why do you think these characteristics were chosen to govern our school? Write in complete sentences.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Objectives:1. I will demonstrate an understanding of Mr. Maiolo’s classroom procedures.2. I will identify how these terms govern our school:RespectResponsibilityHonestyHomework:1. Make sure you can Access both the America’s and U.S. History textbooks online2. Get introductory letter signed by Thursday 8/29 (2pts)3. Have a binder for this class by TomorrowHandouts:1. 8 Rules of Conduct sheetI. Entering the classroom-SILENTLY! A. Homework B. Focus C. ObjectivesII. Getting back on track A. Sit and waitIII. Class DismissalThe bell NEVER dismisses youIV. Being Late 3 strike policyV. Respect, Responsibility, and Honesty A. 8 Rules of conductVI. Power school, homework page, web site, and online texts(over)Focus:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Key terms/ideas/ people/places:FocusHomeworkObjectivesRespectResponsibilityHonestyPower SchoolHomework websiteStudent HandbookConviction3 StrikesBy the end of class today, I will be able to answer the following:Who was yesterday’s President?When am I dismissed from class? What is the first thing I do upon entering the classroom?Where do I pick up materials for the day’s class as well as any materials I missed while I was absent?Why do I leave my class outline and my assignment book open on my desk?How do I enter Mr. Maiolo’s classroom?____________________________________7th Grade Social StudiesMexico & U.S. History from the Revolution to ReconstructionClass 3—Geography Pre-Test, Outlining, and Current EventsAugust 28, 2013Focus: Once you are finished writing your assignments in your assignment book, clear everything off of your desk except for your pencil and focus sheet. Look at the map on the back of this focus sheet. You will see a map labeled with 12 items. See how many of the locations you can identify on your own. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Student Objectives:1. I will demonstrate the proper procedure for exiting the building during a fire drill.2. I will take a geography pre-test in order to ascertain my level of knowledge about the location of specific places in the world. 3. I will identify the proper procedure for outlining sections in the textbooks.4. I will identify the proper procedure for completing current event assignments. Homework:1. Get introductory letter signed by Thursday 8/29 (2pts)2. Read pages 38-41 and outline the section in the America’s Textbook3. Current Events Article Questions due Tuesday 9/3Handouts:1. Handbook signature sheet2. Outlining Overview3. Guided outline for Section 1: Physical GeographyI. Fire Drill-The Might Oak TreeII. Geography Pre-TestIII. OutliningIV. Current EventsKey terms/ideas/ people/places:Mighty Oak TreeBlue, Bold TitlesRed, Bold SubtitlesRoman NumeralsCurrent EventsOutlining Central AmericaSouth America By the end of class today, I will be able to answer the following:What is the meeting place during a fire a drill?Where can you find the current events articles?How do I use Blue, Bold Titles and Red, Bold Subtitles in my outline? ____________________________________7th Grade Social StudiesMexico & U.S. History from the Revolution to Reconstruction Class 4—Geography of Mexico, Central, and South AmericaAugust 29, 2013Focus: Turn to page 39 in your textbook. Analyze the map and answer the following questions: What is the border between the U.S. and Mexico? Why does the border have two different names?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Student Objectives:1. I will identify the important geographical features of Mexico.2. I will identify the countries of Central and South America. Homework:1. Read and outline pages 14-19 in The America’s textbook2. Finish coloring your map3. Wear sneakers tomorrow4. Current Events Article Questions due Tuesday 9/35. Geography Test (Mexico, Central, and South America) Friday 9/6Handouts:1. Map of Mexico, Central, and South AmericaI. Mexico Geography II. Formula Remembering Central American countriesRemembering South American countries Key terms/ideas/ people/places:MexicoCentral AmericaLatin AmericaFormula By the end of class today, I will be able to answer the following:What is the formula for remembering the countries?Directions for map of Mexico (Use page 39):Label the following on your map: Baja, CaliforniaGulf of MexicoRio Bravo/Rio GrandeYucatàn Peninsula Sierre Madre OrientalSierre Madre OccidentalMexico CityPacific OceanMexican PlateauCaribbean Sea Directions for map of Central and Latin America (Use pages 211 & 212):Label the following on your map: MexicoGuatemalaHondurasEl SalvadorNicaraguaCosta RicaPanamaColombiaEcuadorPeruVenezuelaBoliviaParaguayUruguayArgentinaChileCubaDominican RepublicPuerto Rico Bonus: The countries below will not be on your test. However, you will have the opportunity to earn bonus points if you can correctly locate them on your map. GuyanaSurinameFrench GuianaBrazilBelize Haiti ____________________________________7th Grade Social StudiesMexico & U.S. History from the Revolution to Reconstruction Class 5—Introduction to the MayaAugust 30, 2013Focus: On the back of this piece of paper, write the formula for remembering the nations of Latin America. Then, label the map using the formula. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Student Objectives:1. I will locate the Mayan empire on a map of Mexico and Central America.2. I will identify the Classic Period (AD 250-900) as the flowering of Mayan civilization.3. I will recognize the importance of maize to the indigenous tribes of Latin America. 4. I will analyze the Mayan game of Ollama. Homework:Homework:1. Current Events Article Questions due Tuesday 9/32. Geography Test (Mexico, Central, and South America) Friday 9/63. Maya, Aztec, and Conquest Test Tuesday 9/17Handouts:1. NoneI. Classic Age A. Maya Creation Story B. Maya cities OllamaKey terms/ideas/ people/places:MayaMaizeClassic PeriodMilpaPopol VuhOllamaMaya Infrastructure By the end of class today, I will be able to answer the following:What is the importance of ollama?Where did the Mayans call home?Why is maize so important to the Mayans?____________________________________7th Grade Social StudiesMexico & U.S. History from the Revolution to Reconstruction Class 5—Introduction to the Maya NotesAugust 30, 2013Classic Age-250-900 ADPopol Vuh-Mayan Creation Story3 Plumed Serpents attempt to create mankindMud-people can’t move or speakWood-people don’t have blood or a soulMaize-Mayan are created = “People of the corn”Mayan CitesInterconnected-trade Pyramids, Palaces, and CausewaysOllamaSacred RitualField shaped like a capital letter “I” Can only use hips to hit the rubber ball (rules may vary based on location and tribe of Mesoamerica)Losing team captain-sacrificedLosing team-become slaves of winnersGamblers bet their freedom ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download