Thursday, November 30, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT investigate multiple locations connected by trade routes in Western Africa. 

Mini-lesson
"Grade" teacher exemplar 

Activity
West African Trade Route Graphic Organizer

Homework
None

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT describe the three West African trade kingdoms. 

Mini-lesson
None

Activity
West African Trade Kingdom Kahoots/ Quizlets

Homework
None

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT map the three West African trade kingdoms. 

Mini-lesson
Review of supply and demand

Activity
West African Trade Kingdoms
     - Readings
     -Quizlet/Kahoot 

Homework
None

Monday, November 27, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT map the three West African trade kingdoms. 

Mini-lesson
Introduction to Unit 3 Project

Activity
1. Who was Mansa Musa?
2. West African trade kingdoms 

Homework
None

Friday, November 17, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT describe trade along the Silk Road using vocabulary from Unit 3. 

Mini-lesson
None

Activity
Silk Road Documentary

Homework
Have a great Thanksgiving!

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT explain cultural diffusion using Buddhism as an example. 

Mini-lesson
Cultural Diffusion 

Activity
Cultural Diffusion Gallery Walk  

Homework
Finish the gallery walk 

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT explain cultural diffusion using Buddhism as an example. 

Mini-lesson
Cultural Diffusion 

Activity
Cultural Diffusion Gallery Walk  

Homework
None

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT identify influential geographic features along the Silk Route. 

Mini-lesson
Unit 3 Vocabulary

Activity
1. Finish Mapping the Silk Road 
2. Unit 3 Vocabulary 

Homework
Finish the Mapping assignment 

Monday, November 13, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT identify influential geographic features along the Silk Route. 

Mini-lesson
Success on the Silk Road 

Activity
Mapping the Silk Road 

Homework
Finish the Mapping assignment 

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT develop an economic strategy in order to make a profit in the Silk Road Simulation Game. 

Mini-lesson
None 

Activity
Silk Road Simulation Game

Homework
None 

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT identify human and geographic influences on trade.

Mini-lesson
The Silk Route

Activity
Silk Road Simulation Game: Preview Questions  

Homework
None 

Tuesday, November 6, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT make inferences about the development of the Classical Civilizations using maps and prior knowledge. 

Mini-lesson
Review study guide 

Activity
Unit 2 Assessment 

Homework
None 

Monday, November 6, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT review material from unit 2 in order to study for tomorrow's test. 

Mini-lesson
Review Classical civilizations comparisons 

Activity
Unit 2 Study Guide 

Homework
Finish the study guide/ study for tomorrow's test!!

Friday, November 3, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT compare classical cultures after viewing their art, architecture, and sculpture.

Mini-lesson
Art analysis 

Activity
Comparing Classical Art, Architecture, and Sculpture 

Homework
None 

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT describe citizenship during the Han Dynasty in China. 

Mini-lesson
None

Activity
Citizenship in Han China 
     - Complete assignment
     - Discuss as a class

Homework
Finish Citizenship in Han China

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Objectives 
SWBAT describe citizenship during the Han Dynasty in China. 

Mini-lesson
Review citizenship 

Activity
Citizenship in Han China 

Homework
Finish 1-3 of the Citizenship in Han China