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Monday, December 5, 2011

Firchau: Social Studies (Week of December 5)

This week we will finish exploring the cultural regions of North American Native Americans and begin learning about European exploration of the New World.

LEARNING TARGETS
Chronology
I can …
create time lines and identify possible relationships between events.

Settlement
I can …
explain how American Indians settled the continent and why different nations of Indians interacted with their environment in different ways.

explain why European countries explored and colonized North America.

describe the lasting effects of Spanish, French and English colonization in North America including cultural patterns evident today such as language, food, traditions and architecture.

explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain.

Growth
I can …
explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States.

People in Societies
Cultures
I can …
compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including:
a. Artistic expressions;
b. Religion;
c. Language;
d. Food;
e. Clothing;
f. Shelter.

MONDAY
Read and discuss History Alive! section 3.8 and 3.9, and complete the ISN for section 3.8

Review (students have been given a review sheet)

The unit test for Native American Cultural Regions will be tomorrow, December 6.

TUESDAY
Unit test: Native American Cultural Regions

Complete the "Native American Expert" letter activity on page 14 and 15 of the ISN (due Wednesday).

WEDNESDAY
Review test. Reteach as needed.

Share letters.

THURSDAY
Introduction of European Exploration of the New World and The Big Three ... Resources, Riches, and Religion. Discuss Learning Targets.

FRIDAY
States Test: South #3

Students should begin reviewing all previous regions. 50 states test will begin after break.