Vocabulary Quiz

Today was a half day and we had a limited class. Students averaged their Do Now grades, took a vocabulary quiz and then looked at their DC-BAS testing data. Since the class was so short we were not able to go into detail concerning the reports but we will continue this process on Monday.

Mental Map Continued

Today we reviewed the mental map and also prepared for tomorrow's quiz.

AIM: I will draw a mental map of the Middle East and Africa and label 17 physical features and define 26 3rd advisory words.

Standard: Geography of Mesopotamia

Do Now:
1) Vocabulary term: To bring together.
2) Vocabulary term: Silt that is very good for growing plants.
3) Vocabulary term: Flat land next to rivers.
4) How many years ago was 1910 CE?

Lesson Steps: Today we reviewed our mental maps by drawing a third mental map. All students should now have three mental maps in their binders. We reviewed the physical features as we drew the third mental map. We then worked in groups reviewing the vocabulary for the third advisory. Students quizzed each other and decided which words to illustrate for homework.

Homework: Illustrate 10 vocabulary words in the box provided and also study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz.
Vocabulary Handout for Quiz

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Mesopotamian Mental Map

Today we finished all presentations and then learned how to draw a mental map of the Middle East and Africa.

AIM: I will draw a ma of the Middle East and Africa while identifying 16 physical features.

Standard: Geography of Mesopotamia

Do Now:
1) Vocabulary term: A long period without rainfall.
2) Vocabulary term: Easy to get
3) Vocabulary term: To grow or rise.
4) How many years ago was 999 BCE?

Lesson Steps:
Some teams continued their presentations from yesterday and some teams also needed to redo their presentations too. We then had a brief discussion to see how many students would actually like to live in Mesopotamia. We then drew the mental map of the Middle East and Africa and labeled 16 features.

Homework: Draw a second mental map and bring in both to class tomorrow.

House Hunters Presentations

Today students presented their Mesopotamia versions of "House Hunters"

AIM: I will demonstrate my knowledge of 3-4 facts about Mesopotamia and 5 vocabulary words in my skit or cartoon.

Standard: Geography of Mesopotamia

Do Now:
1) Vocabulary term: To beat and control an enemy.
2) Vocabulary term: To prosper or flourish
3) Vocabulary term: A tall straw-like plant.
4) How many years ago was 1009 BCE?

Lesson Steps:
We finished our Do Nows and then went immediately into practicing for today's presentations. Students then presented their skits and we videotaped some of them. Some teams were also asked to review and update the skits to try again for tomorrow. We also did not get through all the skits so some teams will go tomorrow for the first time.

Homework: Redo skit if necessary and practice skit if you did not go today.

House Hunters Mesopotamia Version

Today we worked on our projects and also finished learning about the text structure of the reading.

AIM: I will identify 2 types of text structures and be ready to present my skit or cartoon.

Standard: Geography of Mesopotamia and Identifying Text Structures

Do Now:
1) Vocabulary term: To deal with a difficulty.
2) Vocabulary term: Movement of water in a certain direction.
3) Vocabulary term: A way of getting somewhere?
4) How many years ago was 1981 CE?

Lesson Steps:
Today we reviewed the text structures of Cause & Effect and also Sequential text structures. We read the text about the geography of Mesopotamia to identify these two structures in our textbook. Students then had the remaining time in class to finish their House Hunters projects.

Homework: Complete House Hunters project and practice for tomorrow's performance.(See Friday's post for the handout that explains the project.)