WEEK:

September 6-9, 2016

Teacher: Mr. T. Reynolds

Standards:
Standard(s)/Element(s)
Standard SS7G8
The student will describe cultures of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a.
Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
b.
Explain the diversity of religions within Arabs, Persians, and Kurds.
c.
Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southwest Asia (Middle East): Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.
d.
Explain the reason for the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims.

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LEARNING GOAL

OPENING

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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How does the

physical geography
of Southwest Asia
contribute to its
culture?

How does the

physical
geography of
Southwest Asia
contribute to its
culture?

How does the

physical geography
of Southwest Asia
contribute to its
culture?

How does the

physical
geography of
Southwest Asia
contribute to its
culture?

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Journal Entry A

Journal Entry A

Finished
Presenting Info.

Finished Presenting
Info.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

WORK PERIOD

MINI LESSON

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Tier III

How to Teach the Class:

Group Activity:
Teaching the Class
GR.1-Ch. 1 Sect.1 & 2
Developing a
Geographic Eye and
Themes and Essential
pg. 2-10
GR. 2-Ch. 1 & 2 Sect.3
& 1 Being a
Geographer and
Planet Earth
pg. 11Tier III

How to Teach the

Class:
Group Activity:
Teaching the Class
GR.1-Ch. 1 Sect.1 &
2 Developing a
Geographic Eye and
Themes and
Essential pg. 2-10
GR. 2-Ch. 1 & 2
Sect.3 & 1 Being a
Geographer
and
Jobs

Jobs
Reader- read section

Reader- read section

Note taker- Take

Notes
Presenter- Present
Lesson
Moderatorresponsible for all!
Requirements
A.
List of
Vocabulary Terms
B.
Total of 15
Words
C.
Include a
Picture for each
Vocabulary Terms
Tier II

Tier II

Musical Chairs: Notes

on Religion and
Ethnic Groups:
Students will be
allowed so many
minutes to complete
notes on Religious
and Ethnic Groups
before time runs out!

Musical Chairs: Notes

on Religion and
Ethnic Groups:
Students will be
allowed so many
minutes to complete
notes on Religious
and Ethnic Groups
before time runs out!

Tier III

Tier III

Tier II

Tier II

Note taker- Take

Notes
Presenter- Present
Lesson
Moderatorresponsible for all!
Requirements
A.
List of
Vocabulary Terms
B.
Total of 15
Words
C.
Include a
Picture for each
Vocabulary
TermsTier III
Tier II

Tier I

Tier I

Tier I

Tier I

No School:

Students will create a

summary activity

Students will create

a summary activity

Create Judaism,
Christianity, and
Islam Exit Questions!

Create Judaism,
Christianity, and
Islam Exit Questions!

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Islam: Read and

Respond

Islam: Read and

Respond

Shia and Sunni: Read

and Response

Shia and Sunni: Read

and Response

Wednesday- Unit 1 Test

Geography of the
Middle East
Thursday- Unit 1 Test
Geography of the
Middle East

Wednesday- Unit 1
Test Geography of
the Middle East
Thursday- Unit 1 Test
Geography of the
Middle East

Wednesday- Unit 1
Test Geography of
the Middle East
Thursday- Unit 1 Test
Geography of the
Middle East

Wednesday- Unit 1
Test Geography of
the Middle East
Thursday- Unit 1 Test
Geography of the
Middle East

Closing

HOMEWORK

Tier I