1. Unit #1 Five Themes of Geography
Day 1 - Mon, 8/28/17 to Day 14 - Fri, 9/15/17

2. DAY 1 - Monday, August 28, 2017
EQ: What do I need to know to be a successful 6th-grader?
Objective: SWBAT identify the rules and procedures of the Pumas team and MPMS
Agenda:
Lockers - Review of locker schedules and practice with locks
Homework: Share all handouts/forms with parents/guardians!

3. DAY 2 - Tuesday, August 29, 2017
EQ: What do I need to know to be a successful 6th-grader?
Objective: SWBAT identify the rules and procedures of the Pumas team and MPMS
Agenda:
My time capsule and height measurements
Review Parent Welcome Letter
Review classroom procedures and expectations
Mini-me activity
Homework: Share Welcome Letter with parents! Mini-me due this Friday!

4. DAY 3 - Wednesday, August 30, 2017
EQ: What do I need to know to be a successful 6th-grader?
Objective: SWBAT identify the rules and procedures of the Pumas team and MPMS
Agenda:
“Getting to Know Me” Index Card activity
Locker practice
Review classroom rules, expectations, and procedures
Homework: Continue working on your Mini-me!

5. DAY 4 - Thursday, August 31, 2017
EQ: What are the five themes of geography?
Objective: SWBAT identify how the 5 themes help in the study of the physical, political, and social characteristics of our world
Agenda:
Table of Contents and binder organization
“Latitude and Longitude” BrainPOP video and interactive quiz
World Map - Label and color the continents and oceans
Homework: Mini-me is due tomorrow!

6. DAY 5 - Friday, September 1, 2017
EQ: What are the five themes of geography?
Objective: SWBAT identify how the 5 themes help in the study of the physical, political, and social characteristics of our world
Agenda:
Warm-up #1 - Five Themes of Geography
Review “MR. LIP”
“Geography Principles: Themes of Geography” Disc.Ed. video
Finish labeling and coloring world map or SSR
Homework: None - Enjoy your 3-day weekend! Map Quiz on Thurs, 9/7!

7. DAY 6 - Tuesday, September 5, 2017
EQ: What are the five themes of geography?
Objective: SWBAT identify how the 5 themes help in the study of the physical, political, and social characteristics of our world
Agenda:
SSR (Sustained Silent Reading) - First 15 minutes of class
“What Are the 5 Themes of Geography” video and guided note-taking
Five Themes Practice Worksheet
Homework: Map Quiz on Thurs, 9/7!

8. DAY 7 - Wednesday, September 6, 2017
EQ: What are the five themes of geography?
Objective: SWBAT identify how the 5 themes help in the study of the physical, political, and social characteristics of our world
Agenda:
Warm-up #2 - Latitude and Longitude
Review 5 Themes of Geography practice worksheet
“Longitude and Latitude” Youtube video
“Latitude and Longitude” practice activities
Homework: Map Quiz tomorrow!

9. DAY 8 - Thursday, September 7, 2017
EQ: What are the five themes of geography?
Objective: SWBAT identify how the 5 themes help in the study of the physical, political, and social characteristics of our world
Agenda:
Warm-up #3 - Geography Words to Know
Map Quiz
Review “Latitude and Longitude” activities from yesterday
Latitude and Longitude Map Mystery
Homework: None

10. DAY 9 - Friday, September 8, 2017
EQ: What are the five themes of geography?
Objective: SWBAT identify how the 5 themes help in the study of the physical, political, and social characteristics of our world
Agenda:
Warm-up #4 - Absolute and Relative Location
Return and review map quiz
Tattoo Coordinates!
“Map Skills” BrainPOP video and interactive quiz
Homework: None - Enjoy your weekend!

11. DAY 10 - Monday, September 11, 2017
EQ: What are the five themes of geography?
Objective: SWBAT identify how the 5 themes help in the study of the physical, political, and social characteristics of our world
Agenda:
Warm-up #5 - 9/11 K-W-L Chart
“September 11th” BrainPOP video and discussion & 9/11 Children’s drawings
Review “Continents - Fact List”
MR.LIP Graphic Organizer
Homework: Finish MR.LIP Graphic Organizer (if not completed in class)

12. DAY 11 - Tuesday, September 12, 2017
EQ: What are the five themes of geography?
Objective: SWBAT identify how the 5 themes help in the study of the physical, political, and social characteristics of our world
Agenda:
SSR - First 15 minutes of class
“5 Themes of Geography” CMAPP PowerPoint and guided note-taking
“Lost Boys of Sudan” Youtube video clips
Homework: None

13. DAY 12 - Wednesday, September 13, 2017
EQ: What are the five themes of geography?
Objective: SWBAT identify how the 5 themes help in the study of the physical, political, and social characteristics of our world
Agenda:
Warm-up #6 - Migration
“Lost Boys of Sudan” video clips
Push or Pull Migration Factors for Early Hunter-Gatherers
Five Themes One Pager - Review project requirements and grading rubric
Homework: Complete One Pager planning graphic organizer!

14. DAY 13 - Thursday, September 14, 2017
EQ: What are the five themes of geography?
Objective: SWBAT identify how the 5 themes help in the study of the physical, political, and social characteristics of our world
Agenda:
Warm-up #7 - Five Themes Review
“Geography Themes” reading selection, text, pages 10-12
Sharing past samples of One-Pager projects
“60 Minutes - The Lost Boys of Sudan” video and discussion
Homework: 5 Themes Quick Check tomorrow! One-Pager due 9/20!

15. DAY 14 - Friday, September 15, 2017
EQ: What are the five themes of geography?
Objective: SWBAT identify how the 5 themes help in the study of the physical, political, and social characteristics of our world
Agenda:
Quick Check (QC #1) - Five Themes of Geography
Last 5 minutes of Lost Boys video from yesterday
“The Earliest Human Migration” Discovery Education video
“Physical Features” PowerPoint and guided note-taking
Homework: One-Pager due Wed, 9/20! Enjoy your weekend!