Learning Target | No School | Describe classroom rules and expectations for 8th grade Social Studies. | Describe classroom rules and expectations for 8th grade Social Studies. | Describe the location of Georgia. | Label and describe Georgia’s regions. |
Success Criteria | No School | I know that I have it when I feel confident and clear about expectations for 8th grade Social Studies.
| I know that I have it when I feel confident and clear about expectations for 8th grade Social Studies.
| I know that I have it when I can explain where Georgia is in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.
| I know that I have it when I can label the five regions of Georgia on a blank map (Coastal Plains, Plateau, Valley and Ridge, Blue Ridge, Piedmont) and describe their climate, agriculture, and economic contribution.
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Activity or Assignment with Text/Links | No School | Students will complete a personality test (True Colors). The teacher will then begin to review the syllabus with the students.
*True Colors results sheet | The teacher will finish reviewing the syllabus. The students will then take a quiz over the syllabus. After that, the teacher will review any class expectations and procedures not covered in the syllabus. | Students will begin by explaining how to get to Georgia to aliens from outer space.
After that, the teacher will use slides to teach the learning target. The students will complete an activity sheet as we move through the lesson.
*Quiz tomorrow | *Lesson begins with quiz.
Teacher will use slides to teach the learning target. Students will complete a map throughout the lesson. Students will highlight important information in the notes activity.
-Lesson will continue on Monday-
Summarizer: How can you remember the top 3 regions? |
