This week we will begin exploring the cultural regions of North American Native Americans.
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.
Word Study format
Students will use this format to deepen their understanding of vocabulary.
Word study:
• Context: (the source/sentence where the word was found/used)
• Meaningful definition: (in your own words)
• Synonym
• Antonym
• Analogy/association/illustration (choose one)
Here is an example of how to use the format …
origin stories
• CONTEXT
- “Most Native Americans tell origin stories to explain where they came from.” (pg. 21)
• DEFINE
- The origin of something is where it begins.
• SYNONYM
- source, beginning
• ANTONYM
- goal, end, prediction, prophecy
• ANALOGY
- origin story : beginning :: prediction : end
MONDAY
No school
TUESDAY
History Alive! Chapter 3, sections 3.1 - 3.3
Read, discuss, take notes (don't forget vocabulary), complete Interactive Student Notebook (ISN), sections 3.2 and 3.3. Also complete word study for bold faced vocabulary terms on page 29: nomads, cultural regions, artifacts.
WEDNESDAY
History Alive! Chapter 3, sections 3.4 - 3.5
Read, discuss, take notes (don't forget vocabulary), complete Interactive Student Notebook (ISN), sections 3.4 and 3.5. Also complete word study for vocabulary terms: mesas, pueblos, gorges
THURSDAY
History Alive! Chapter 3, sections 3.6 - 3.7
Read, discuss, take notes (don't forget vocabulary), complete Interactive Student Notebook (ISN), sections 3.6 and 3.7. Also complete word study for vocabulary terms: teepees, wigwams.
FRIDAY
History Alive! Chapter 3, sections 3.8 - 3.9
Read, discuss, take notes (don't forget vocabulary), complete Interactive Student Notebook (ISN), sections 3.8. Also complete word study for vocabulary term: chickees.
The test for this unit will be on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
