World History and Geography Agenda September 20-24

Monday

• Unit 1, Journal 7
• have you ever told a story that included a lie?  What did you lie about?  What was your motivation for lying?  How did things turn out in the end?  Were you glad you lied, or no?  Why or why not?
• Bias - a preference for one thing over another
• Sources - where we get our information from
• Talk to the Text:  Primary vs Secondary sources
• HW= first column only of primary/secondary worksheet

Tuesday

• Unit 1, Journal 8
• If someone were to research the history of your life, what would be the best primary and secondary sources for them to consult? Explain why each source would be P or S.
• Stamp in HW - PvsS source, go over answers
• Read about Time and Place Rule, and Bias Rule
• HW= complete the last two columns of charts (be sure to read directions - complete the smallest column last!)

Wednesday

• Unit 1, Journal 9
• What is included in a textbook?  How can you use the different parts?  Do you think textbooks are easy or difficult to read?  What strategies do you have for reading them?
• Check in homework
• 4th hour and 6th hour get permanent seats
• Go over bias in sources
• The Five themes of Geography ppt - students fill in chart in notebooks
• HW= Textbook Scavenger Hunt - due Friday

Thursday

• Unit 1, Journal 10
• Describe where you live - include lots of information, and consider all of the different ways you can describe this place.
• 5th hour gets permanent seats
• Finish ppt
• Five themes gallery walk
• HW= Finish Textbook Scavenger Hunt

Friday

• Unit 1, Journal 11
• Draw a map of the world (don't cheat and look at one).  Label as much of the map as you can in the five minutes given.Finish five themes gallery walk
• Study guide - how to study for the test
• HW= Study for Test - Tuesday