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Date
 Assignment Name
Due
Date
Alaska
Standards
Mon. - Tue.
10/20 - 10/21		 01 Mys = Mystery Island Poster ~ Mostly a CW Project
10/22
 Geography
B1-5, C1-2, D1
Copies:
      Project  =  Word Doc or PDF      Maps ~ Blank Island Map ~ Map with Rivers
Job Descriptions:          Your group may divide up the jobs any way you see fit.
Historian =
  Diary Author
Geographer =
  Seasons Chart and Island Location Research Author
Meteorologist =
  Rainfall and Vegetation Chart creator
Surveyor =
  Measures and Charts the camp(s) and island features
Mountaineer =
  Elevation Key Creator and Construction Manager
The Closer =
  Compass Rose ~ Title ~ Name Card ~"Artsie"
Quality Control Helper
 
Fun Topographic Maps     Utah Cliff Map 1    &   Mt. Shasta Map 2
                Contour Lines         Map 1        &       Map 2                                
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Wed. 10/22
01 Mys = Mystery Island ~ Construction Day
10/22
Geography
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Thur. 10/23
Parent Teacher Conferences
noon-4 and 5-8 pm
Fri. 10/24
Teacher Inservice
No School
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Week
2
Date
 Assignment Name
Due
Date
Alaska
Standards
Mon. 10/27 CW ~ 21 Mys = Mystery Island Poster ~ Rubric Grading Per 2 only
10/22
 Geography
B1-5, C1-2, D1
   
CW ~ Power Note Training #1 ~ Focus
    "Mark and Pete's Story"
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History
A8,B2,B4,C3
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Power Notes are due on the day of the OPEN NOTE TEST and Spot Checks throughout the unit.
What are Power Notes?                     Click for the website.
Tue. 10/28
CW ~ Power Note Training #2 ~ Cultural Focus
    "The Story"
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History
A8,B2,B4,C3
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Wed. 10/29
CW ~ Power Note Training #3 ~ Note Card Examples
    DVD ~ "What is Social Studies?" by Mr. Rob Moore
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History
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Thur. 10/30
CW ~ China Unit Introduction Movie
    22 Movie = China Movie Questions
10/31
History
A8,B2,B4,C3
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Fri. 10/31
CW ~ Power Note Training #4 ~ Powerpoint Note Example
    Step by Step Example pages 231-234
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Geography
Power Note
Website
Due the day of the OPEN NOTE TEST and spot checks throughout the unit.
Section #1 Power Note HW pages 231-234
Focus on the geography and regions of China.
Day of the Test & Spot Checks.
 Geography
A5, E1, E2 E3
C3, B1, a, b, B2
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3
Date
 Assignment Name
Due
Date
Alaska
Standards
What is your name in Chinese?                  My name is "Kong Shuhui."
      
You must have your name on Friday or you'll be on step for the whole period.
Power Notes are due on the day of the OPEN NOTE TEST and Spot Checks throughout the unit.
What are Power Notes?                     Click for the website.
Mon. 11/03 Section #2 Power Notes CW
Focus on flood stories world wide.
See above
History
B1, B2, C3, C4, D4
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Tue. 11/04 Section #3 Power Note pages CW/HW pages 235-241
Focus on the achievements of the each dynasty.
See above.
History
A8,B2,B4,C3
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Wed. 11/05 HW ~ 23 Note1 = Power Note Check #1
Spot
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History
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Thur. 11/06 Section #4 Power Note HW pages 237-241
Focus on the religious beliefs of the Shang.
See above
History
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Fri. 11/07 Chinese name painting day.
    You must have your name or you'll be on step for the whole period.		 Due History
A6, B1 c C2
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Week
4
Date
 Assignment Name
Due
Date
Alaska
Standards
Power Notes are due on the day of the OPEN NOTE TEST and Spot Checks throughout the unit.
What are Power Notes?                     Click for the website.
Mon. 11/10 Section #5 Power Notes CW/HW pages 244-245
Focus on how the Zhou beliefs helped them conquer the Shang.
*Zhou-achievements      *Zhou - beliefs      *Zhou- Government (classes)
See above
History
B1, B2, C3, C4, D4
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Tue. 11/11 Section #6 Power Notes HW pages 245-247
Focus on the achievements and government of the Zhou Dynasty.
See above.
History
A8,B2,B4,C3
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Wed. 11/12 HW ~ Power Note Check #2
Spot
Check
History
    Section #7 Power Notes CW pages 246-247
Focus on the reasons for the decline of the Zhou Dynasty.
*Bureaucracy      *Feudalism      *Crying Wolf=Strong Nobles		    
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Thur. 11/13 Section #8 Rapid Fire Notes CW China Movie
Focus on the achievements in religion, government,
       farming, transportation and innovations.
See above
History
A6, B1 c C2
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Fri. 11/14 Section #8 Rapid Fire Notes CW China Movie continue
 See above History
A6, B1 c C2
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Week
5
Date
 Assignment Name
Due
Date
Alaska
Standards
Power Notes are due on the day of the OPEN NOTE TEST and Spot Checks throughout the unit.
Open Note China Test Friday                Notes Due Friday
Mon. 11/17 Section #10 Power Notes CW pages 252-257
Focus on the achievements and government of the Qin.
See
above
History
A8,B2,B4,C3
Page 1 Online
Page 2 Online		 HW ~ 25 Study = Study Guide     Page 1     &     Page 2
11/20
History
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Tue. 11/18 Section #9 Power Notes CW/HW pages 247-248 & Chart
Focus on what happen during the
       Warring States Period of the Zhou Dynasty.
Philosophies Chart
Focus on the philosophers and their philosophies of governing
       during the Hundred Schools and Warring States Period.
See
above
History
B1, B2, C3, C4, D4
    HW ~ 25 Study = Study Guide
11/20
History
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Wed. 11/19 HW ~ 25 Study = Study Guide
11/20
History
    Section #11 HW Power Notes Finish the Chapter
Focus on the achievements and government of the Han Dynasty.
See
above
History
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Thur. 11/20 HW ~ 25 Study = Study Guide
DUE
History
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Fri. 11/21
Open Note China Test
Notes Due
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Week
6
Date
 Assignment Name
Due
Date
Alaska
Standards
Mon. 11/24 26 Map = Map of Asia
          Click for the requirements.
Due
12/01
Geography
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Tue. 11/25 26 Map = Map of Asia
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Due
12/01
Geography
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Wed. 11/26
Turkey Trott Assembly Schedule
    26 Map = Map of Asia
          Click for the requirements.
Due
12/01
Geography
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Thur. 11/27
Thanksgiving Holiday
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Next time have the Map due on Tuesday. Work on the map on Monday and on Tuesday collect the maps and on Wednesday grade the maps. On Tuesday collect the map and then discribe the Terms Map. Then on Wed. grade the maps

Week
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Date
 Assignment Name
Due
Date
Alaska
Standards
Mon. 12/01
CW ~ 26 Map = Map of Asia Due
DUE
Geography
DG
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Tue. 12/02 28 Map = Geographically Speaking Map
         Project Explained         Terms Defined             Geo Map
12/10
Geography
A5, A6, B1
CW ~ Asia Map returned "Talk to the Stickie"
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Wed. 12/03 28 Map = Terms Map Geographically Speaking"
12/10
Geography
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Thur. 12/04 28 Map = Terms Map Geographically Speaking"
12/10
Geography
28 Square = 16 Squares - Project Explained
12/10
Geography
A5, A6, B1
16 Square Example
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Fri. 12/05 28 Map = Terms Map Geographically Speaking"
12/10
Geography
28 Square = 16 Squares
12/10
Geography
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Week
8
Date
 Assignment Name
Due
Date
Alaska
Standards
 Closed Note    Geographical Terms Test       12/16
Mon. 12/08 28 Map = Terms Map Geographically Speaking"
         Project Explained         Terms Defined             Geo Map
12/10
Geography
A5, A6, B1
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12/10
Geography
A5, A6, B1
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Tue. 12/09 28 Map = Terms Map Geographically Speaking"
12/10
Geography
. . 28 Square = 16 Squares
12/10
Geography
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Study your terms!
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Wed. 12/10 28 Map = Terms Map Geographically Speaking"
Due
Geography
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Due
Geography
. . 28 Quiz 2 = Quiz 2       Identify the Terms Drawn
Study your terms!
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Thur. 12/11
29 Blue = Who Am I ...? 1-13 blue
            Geo Terms Riddles
12/17
Geography
A5, A6, B1
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Fri. 12/12
12/17
Geography
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Test 12/16
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Week
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Date
 Assignment Name
Due
Date
Alaska
Standards
Mon. 12/15
Who Am I ...?    What am I ... ? Geo Terms Riddles
12/17
Geography
A5, A6, B1
29 Blue = Who Am I ...? 1-13 blue 29 Yello = What Am I ...? 14-30 yellow
    Geo Terms Review Game              Terms Defined
Test 12/16
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Tue. 12/16
Closed Note Geo Terms Test Terms Defined
Now
Geography
   
Who Am I ...?    What am I ... ? Geo Terms Riddles
12/17
Geography
A5, A6, B1
    29 Blue = Who Am I ...? 1-13 blue 29 Yello = What Am I ...? 14-30 yellow
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Wed. 12/17 29 Blue = Who Am I ...? 1-13 blue 29 Yello = What Am I ...? 14-30 yellow
DUE
Geography
    29 Write = Write Your Own Terms Riddle
12/18
Geography
A5, A6, B1
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12/18
Geography
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DG # 1 The Week of October 20
Only one question this week.

Label the countries that the equator passes through.
South America   =
Ecuador -- Peru -- Colombia --Brazil--
Every     Penguin    Can         Bounce
Africa =
Green Crunchy Cucumbers Usually Kinda Stink
Asia =
Asia = Iccccckkkk!
South America
Every= Ecuador---Penguin=Peru---Can=Colombia---Bounce=Brazil
Africa
Green=Gabon---Crunchy=Congo Republic---Cucumbers=Congo---
Usually=Uganda---Kinda=Kenya---Stink=Somalia---
Asia
Iccckk=Indonesia

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DG # 2 The Week of October 27


Monday.
1. Which people did not build a river civilization:
                  the Inca, Egyptians or Sumerians?
2. Name the Middle Eastern nation that is in both Asia and Europe.

Tuesday
3. What is the only country on the Iberian Peninsula that
                  borders the Mediterranean Sea?
4. What natural boundary separates Texas from Mexico?

Wednesday
5. Name the independent country located entirely
                  within the city of Rome.
6. The Great Rift Valley is a canyon that runs from Lebanon in southwest Asia to Mozambique in eastern Africa. This canyon cuts through many countries and creates many lakes along the way.
                  Name 4 other countries that are affected by the canyon.

Thursday
7. Which river begins in the state of Colorado:
                  the Mississippi River or the Rio Grande?
8. What oceans border Australia?

1. Inca
2.Turkey
3. Spain
4. Rio Grande
5. Vatican City
6. Lebanon, Israel Jordan border. Syria, Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia Kenya, (Lake Victoria), Tanzania and Mozambique,
7. Rio Grande
8. Pacific & Indian

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DG # 3 The Week of November 3

Monday
1. Which river in China was named for its color caused by sandy soil mixing with its water?
            (Know both names).
2. Which present-day countries make up the region known as Southeast Asia?
           Click for a Map.
Tuesday
3. Which two continents did the Silk Road link?
4. Name the lake that the Hoover Dam created.
Wednesday
5. What is the capital and the largest city of the country in Southeast Asia
            that was once known as Siam?
6. Starting in Japan, order the following from west to east:
           Iran, USA, Bangladesh, & Vietnam.
Thursday
7. The deepest lake in the United States is located in a National Park.
            Name the lake.
8. Is the Gulf Stream a famous river in Asia, an ocean current, or an inland bay?
      Ben Franklin and The Gulf Stream     Lego Man washes ashore in the Netherlands

1. Huang He or Yellow River
2. Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma),
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and East Timor
3. Europe and Asia
4. Lake Mead
5. Bangkok, Thailand
6. Vietnam, Bangladesh, Iran, USA
7. Crater Lake in Oregon
8. ocean current

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DG # 4 The Week of November 10

Monday
1. In 1989 when students demonstrated against Communism in Tiananmen Square,
what country was the world watching?
           Pics
2. What is the official language of Indonesia?
Tuesday
3. What is the official language of Thailand?
4. Is Seoul in North Korea or South Korea?
Wednesday
5. What is the official language of India?
6. Saigon was the capital of the former South Vietnam. What is its name today?
Thursday
7. What is the official language of Myanmar (Burma)?
8. Mumbai is a new city in India. What did use to be called?

1. China
2. Bahasa Indonesian
3. Thai
4. South Korea
5. Hindi
6. Saigon = Ho Chi Minh City
7. Burmese
8. Bombay

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DG #5 The Week of November 24

Monday
1. Is Guam located in the Pacific Region of Melanesia, Polynesia, or Micronesia?
2. Name the landlocked countries in South America.

Tuesday
3. Name the Pacific Region where you'll find Tahiti.
4. Name the island in the Western Pacific Ocean that is officially an unincorporated territory of the United States.

Wednesday
5. Globes are a true representation of the world's continents. Cartographers use Map Projections to distort and display the continents on a flat surface. Which projection presents a reasonable overall picture of the world and is used most often for educational purposes?
6. Hawaii is located in the Pacific region known as Melanesia, Polynesia, or Micronesia?

7. What are the 2 largest lakes in Asian?
8. Which map projection is used for navigation and represents the true compass direction between two points.

1. Micronesia
2. Bolivia & Paraguay
3. Polynesia
4. Guam
5. Micronesia
6. Polynesia
7. Robinson
8. Mercator

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DG #6 The Week of November 24
Only one question this week.

Memorize the locations of the
major Asian countries and capitals.

Click the address below for a map of Asia.
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/asia_map.htm


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DG #7 The Week of December 1

Monday
1. What is a narrow body of water between islands or continents that
              connects two larger bodies of water?
2. Name the geographical feature that separates North America from Asia?

Tuesday
3. What isthmus connects North and South America?
4. Name 2 types of bodies of water that are partially surrounded by land?
             Which is larger?

Wednesday
5. What do you call the steep-sided inlets along the jagged coastline of Norway?
6. What is the difference between an atoll and an archipelago?
              An atoll is ------------------, whereas, an archipelago is---------------.

Thursday
7. Which Great Lake lies completely within the United States?
8. What is the difference between a canyon and a valley?
              A canyon is ------------------, whereas, a valley is---------------.

1. strait
2. strait
3. Isthmus of Panama
4. Bay and Gulf, Gulf is larger
5. fjord
6. An atoll is ring shaped group of islands formed by coral buildup on the rim of an underwater volcano,
whereas, an archipelago is a group of closely scattered islands.
7. Lake Michigan
8. A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with high steep walls, whereas,
a valley is lowland between mountains or hills.

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DG #8 The Week of December 8

Monday
1. Large amounts of Nitrogen Dioxide in the air created by motor vehicles, sunlight, smoke and industrial activities results in what type air pollution?
2. Name the islands and the countries that are in the Greater Antilles.
(5) Islands =
(6) Countries =

Tuesday
3. Name the river that feeds the salt lake that is the lowest point on the Earth's surface and borders Israel and Jordan?
4. What is the difference between a cape and a peninsula?
              A cape is ------------------, whereas, a peninsula is---------------.

Wednesday
5. The "Horn of Africa" is found in Somalia, Morocco, Gambia or South Africa?
6. What is the difference between a strait and a channel?
              A strait is ------------------, whereas, a channel is---------------.

Thursday
7. Name the land formation where the continent of Africa meets Asia.
8. Name the capital and country of the homeland for the people of Jewish faith.

1. Smog
2 (5) Islands = Cuba, Cayman, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico
(6) Countries = Cuba, Cayman, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
3. Jordan River
4. A cape is a curved extension of land bordered by water on three sides, whereas, a peninsula is a large piece of land that it surrounded by water on three sides.
5. Somalia
6. A strait is a narrow waterway that connects two larger bodies of water, whereas, a channel is a wider and larger waterway that connects two larger bodies of water.

7. Sinai Peninsula
8. Jerusalem, Israel

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DG #9 The Week of December 15

Monday
1. The locations of trees that provided frankincense are closely guarded secrets in the country on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula.
2. Before the Suez Canal European ships bound for Asia had to sail around which continent?

Tuesday
TEST DAY

Wednesday
3. Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano less than 10 miles from what modern major city? Name the ancient city that it destroyed.Name this country.
4. The name Timbuktu has long been used to represent an exotic and far away place.
Name the country where you'll find the fabled city of Timbuktu?

1.Yemen
2. Africa
3. Rome & Pompeii
4. Mali

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What are the 2 largest lakes in Asian? What is the deepest lake in Asia?
Largest=Aral Sea and Caspian Sea deepest = Lake Baikal


 

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