WEEK 1- 1st Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES MONDAY August 24 3B, 21B, 22D Social Studies Strands: Introduction to Geography A Geographer’s World Ch. 1, Sec. 1 TUESDAY August 25 22A,2D Five Themes of Geography Place, Location; absolute / relative Region, Movement Human-Environment Interaction Ch.1, Sec. 2 WEDNESDAY August 26 21C,22A, 22D Branches of Geography Physical Geography; features and forces Human Geography; population distribution Cartography, Hydrology, Meteorology Ch. 1, Sec. 3 THURSDAY August 27 21C,22A, 22D Physical vs. Human Geography Cartography Hydrology Meteorology Ch. 1, Sec. 3 FRIDAY August 28 World Atlas: North and South Pole Teacher Created Assessment TEKS Descriptor 2A identify and describe the influence of individual or group achievements on various historical or contemporary societies such as the classical Greeks on government and the American Revolution on the French Revolution; 3B pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns for various world regions and countries shown on maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases; ; 6C analyze the effects of the interaction of physical processes and the environment on humans; 21B analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions; 21C organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps; 22A use social studies terminology correctly; 22D create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies based on research COMMENTS ELPS 1A,1C,1D,1F,2E,3B,4F,4G CCRS IA 21C,22A
WEEK 4- 1st Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES MONDAY September 14 15C 19A 30B Declaration of Independence Unalienable rights Colonial grievances Declaration conclusion TUESDAY September 15 15C 19A 29A U. S. Constitution: Structure Preamble Articles Colonial Grievances WEDNESDAY September 16 15C 19A 29A U. S. Constitution: Principles Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism Federalism, Separation of Powers Checks and Balances, Limited Government Individual Rights THURSDAY September 17 15C 19A 30D Bill of Rights Individual Rights Legal Guarantees FRIDAY September 18 15C 19A 30D Bill of Rights Individual Rights Legal Guarantees TEKS Descriptor Celebrate Freedom Week COMMENTS ELPS 1A,1C,1D,1F,2E,3B,4F,4G CCRS IC
WEEK 2- 2nd Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES MONDAY October 5 3B,4D, 6B,6C, 21B, 21C, 22D U. S. Physical Geography Physical Features Climate Natural Resources Ch. 6, Sec. 1 TUESDAY October 6 1A,2B, 4C,15D, 18D, 19B, 21A, 21C History and Culture First Modern Democracy Expansion and Industrial Growth People and Culture Ch. 6, Sec. 2 WEDNESDAY October 7 4B,5A, 6B,7B, 21C Regions of the U. S. Regions and Major Cities Changes in the Nation Terrorism and the Government Ch. 6, Sec. 3 THURSDAY October 8 4B, 5A, 6B, 7B, 21C Changes in the Nation Regions and Major Cities Changes in the Nation Terrorism and the Government Ch. 6, Sec. 3 FRIDAY October 9 Teacher Created Assessment TEKS Descriptor 3C compare various world regions and countries using data from geographic tools, including maps, graphs, charts, databases, and models; 4B identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions; 5A identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for the location of economic activities in places and regions; 6B identify the location of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources; 6C analyze the effects of the interaction of physical processes and the environment on humans; 7B identify and analyze ways people have modified the physical environment; 15D analyze the experiences and evaluate the contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies; 18D identify examples of art, music, and literature that have transcended the boundaries of societies and convey universal themes; 19B explain the significance of religious holidays and observances . . . in various contemporary societies; 21A differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources . . . to acquire information about various world cultures COMMENTS CCRS 1A,1B,1D,2I,3B,3E,3G,3H ELPS IA, IB
WEEK 4- 3rd Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES MONDAY November 30 3A,3B,3C,4D, 4E,5A,5B,5C, Pacific South America: Physical Geography Physical Features Climate Vegetation Natural Resources Ch. 12, Sec. 1 TUESDAY December 1 1A,1B,2A,2B, 3C,3D,4B,4C, 4F,15B,15D, 18B,21B,21C, 22D History and Culture: Inca Empire Early Cultures Spanish Rule Independence Ch. 12, Sec. 2 WEDNESDAY December 2 2A,2B,3A,3B, 3C,3D,4B,4C, 4F,15B, 18B,21B, Ecuador and Bolivia Major Cities Government Economy Ch. 12, Sec. 3 THURSDAY December 3 1A,1B,2A,2B, 3A,3B,3C,3D, 4B,4C, 4F,15B, 18B,21B, 21C,22D Peru and Chile Major Cities Government Resources Ch. 12, Sec. 3 FRIDAY December 4 Teacher Created Assessment TEKS Descriptor 1A trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as colonization; 1B analyze the historical background of various contemporary societies to evaluate relationships between past conflicts and current conditions; 2B evaluate the social, political, economic, and cultural contributions of individuals and groups; 3B pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns; 4B identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions; 4C explain ways in which human migration influences the character of places and regions; 4D identify and locate major physical and human geographic features; 4F identify the location of major world countries; 15B identify and describe common traits that define cultures; 15D analyze the experiences and evaluate the contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies; 18B relate ways in which contemporary expressions of culture have been influenced by the past; 21B analyze information by drawing inferences and conclusions; 22D create written and visual material; 22F use proper citations to avoid plagiarism. COMMENTS ELPS 1A,1B,1D,2I,3B,3E,3G,3H CCRS IA,IB,IC, IIB
WEEK 1- 4th Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES MONDAY January 4 Europe: Geographical Extremes, Political, Population Ch. 13, Atlas TUESDAY January 5 Europe: Regional Database Ch. 13, Atlas WEDNESDAY January 6 1A,1B,2A, 2B,3A,3B, 3C,3D,4B, 4C,4F,15B, 18B,21B, 21C,22D Italy History Culture Italy Today Ch. 13, Sec. 3 THURSDAY January 7 1A,1B,2A, 2B,3A,3B, 3C,3D,4B, 4C,4F,15B, 18B,21B, 21C,22D Spain and Portugal History Culture Spain and Portugal Today Ch. 13, Sec. 4 FRIDAY January 8 Teacher Created Assessment TEKS Descriptor 3A pose and answer geographic questions; 3B pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns for various world regions and countries; 3C compare various world regions and countries; 4D identify and locate major physical and human geographic features; 4E draw sketch maps that illustrate various places and regions; 5A identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for the location of economic activities in places and regions; 5B identify geographic factors such as location, physical features . . . and distribution of natural resources; 5C explain the impact of geographic factors on economic development and the domestic and foreign policies of societies; 6A describe and explain the effects of physical environmental processes; 6B identify the location of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources; 21B analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions; 21C organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps; 22D create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies based on research COMMENTS ELPS 2C,3B,3F,4C,4D,4E,4F CCRS IB,IC
COMMENTS ELPS 2C,2I,3D,3F,4F,4G CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB WEEK 3- 6th Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES MONDAY May 2 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4D, 4F, 5A, 6A, 6B, 7A,21C, 22B, 22D Japan and the Koreas: Physical Geography Island Chain; Japanese Alps Korean Peninsula Earthquakes; tsunamis Humid Climate; fisheries Ch 28, Sec. 1 TUESDAY May 3 2B,4C,15B, 17A,17D, 18A,18B, 18D,19A, 20A,20B, 20C,21B, History and Culture Emperors, Shoguns, and Samurai Japanese Writing / Shintoism / Buddhism Customs and Traditions Ch 28, Sec. 2 WEDNESDAY May 4 4B, 5C, 7A, 7B,8C,15B, 15F,1B, 21C, 22D Japan Today Constitutional Monarchy Economic Success; trade surplus Dense Population; Urban vs. Rural Ch 28, Sec. 3 THURSDAY May 5 1B, 2B, 4B, 5C, 9A, 9B, 9D,15B, 15F,21B, 21C,22C, 22D Koreas Today South Korea: the Republic of Korea Demilitarized Zone North Korea: the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Ch 28, Sec. 4 FRIDAY May 6 Teacher Created Assessment TEKS Descriptor