World Geography Topic 7 Lesson 2 The Soviet Union and Its Breakup

 Essential Question: What role should people have in their government?

 Engage:

• Video:

Explore:

• Read pages 360-365
• Define and Draw Vocabulary page 360
• Journal Take Notes p. 188
• Lesson Review
• Lesson Review Spanish

Evaluate:

• Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 189
• Lesson Check page 365
• Lesson Quiz 

Extend:

•  

 

American History Topic 7 Lesson 4 Westward Movement

  

Essential Question: Why do people move?

Engage:

• Video: 200 Years on the Eerie Canal

Explore:

• Read pages 368-374
• Define and Draw Vocabulary page 368
• Journal Take Notes p. 147
• Lesson Summary 
• Lesson Summary Spanish 

Evaluate:

• Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 148
• Lesson Check page 374
• Lesson Quiz 

Extend:

•  

 

World Geography Topic 7 Lesson 1 Russia Emerges

Essential Question: What role should people have in their government?

 Engage:

• Video:

Explore:

• Read pages 346-347,348-353,355-359
• Define and Draw Vocabulary page 355
• Journal Take Notes p. 186
• Lesson Review
• Lesson Review Spanish

Evaluate:

• Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 187
• Lesson Check page 359
• Lesson Quiz 

Extend:

•  

 

American History Topic 6 The Lowell Girls

  

EQ:

• Why do people move?

Explore:

• Massachusetts Mill Workers, Lowell National Historic Park (6:31)
• Mill Times PBS (56:38)

Explain:

• Who were the Lowell Girls?
• How did the plans for the mill come to America?
• What obstacles did the mill owners find over time?

World Geography Topic 6 Review

 Page 344 Visual Review with students

Page 345

• Vocabulary and Key Ideas 1-7
• Critical Thinking 8-12
• Analyze Primary Sources 14
• Analyze Maps 15-17

World Geography Topic 6 Lesson 4 Challenges Facing Europe

Engage:

• Video:

Explore:

• Read pages 336, 337-343
• Define and Draw Vocabulary page 337
• Lesson Summary
• Lesson Summary Spanish

Evaluate:

• Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 172
• Lesson Check page 343
• Lesson Quiz 

Extend:

• Greek Islands Rick Steves

 

World Geography Topic 6 Lesson 3 Government in Europe

Essential Question: What makes a culture unique?

Engage:

• Video:

Explore:

• Read pages 329, 330-335
• Define and Draw Vocabulary page 330
• Lesson Summary
• Lesson Summary Spanish

Evaluate:

• Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 170
• Lesson Check page 335
• Lesson Quiz 

Extend:

• Austrian Alps and Italian Alps Rick Steves

 Engage:

• Video:

Explore:

• Read pages 329, 330-335
• Define and Draw Vocabulary page 330
• Lesson Summary
• Lesson Summary Spanish

Evaluate:

• Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 170
• Lesson Check page 335
• Lesson Quiz 

Extend:

• Austrian Alps and Italian Alps Rick Steves

 

American History Topic 6 Lesson 3 Conflict With American Indians

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Removal_Act#/media/File:Register_of_Debates,_Senate,_21st_Congress,_1st_Session_-_%22The_Indians%22.gif

Essential Question: Why do people move?

Engage:

• Video: 

Explore:

• Read pages 360-367
• Define and Draw Vocabulary page 360
• Lesson 3 Summary 
• Lesson 3 Summary Spanish

Evaluate:

• Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 146
• Lesson Check page 367
• Lesson Quiz 3

Extend:

• Trail of Tears Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

World Geography Topic 6 Lesson 2 European Union

    

EQ:

•  What is the European Union?

Engage:

•  The United Kingdom is Leaving the European Union (2:07) 
• Post-Brexit (2:58) March 2021

Explore:

• Europe: From World War 2 to the European Union (23:57) 2014

Explain

• What is the EU?
• What countries belong to the EU?
• How has the EU addressed political and economic challenges?

Evaluate:

World Geography Topic 6 Lesson 2 Living and Working in Europe

Essential Question: What makes a culture unique?

 Engage:

• Video:

Explore:

• Read pages 321
• Define and Draw Vocabulary page 321-328

Evaluate:

• Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 167
• Lesson Check page 328
• Lesson Quiz 2
• Lesson 2 Summary
• Lesson 2 Summary Spanish

Extend:

• French Alps and Lyon Rick Steves 

American History Topic 6 Lesson 2 Political Conflict and Economic Crisis

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Jackson#/media/File:Andrew_jackson_head_(cropped).jpg

Essential Question: Why do people move?

Engage:

• Video:

Explore:

• Read pages 349-358
• Define and Draw Vocabulary page 349
• Analysis Skill p. 359
• Lesson 2 Summary
• Lesson 2 Summary Spanish

Evaluate:

• Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 144
• Lesson Check page 358
• Lesson Quiz 2

Extend:

•  

 

World Geography The Story of Fascism in Europe

As we watch today's video and define the vocabulary words, think about the rise of fascism in Europe. Could this happen in the United States today? What techniques did the fascists employ to become popular with the people of their countries?

EQ:

• How did Fascism rise in Europe?

Engage:

• Review Walt Disney's reasons for going to South America during World War 2 

Explore:

• The Story of Fascism in Europe (56:19) Rick Steves

Explain:

• How do fascists rise to power?
• What led people to embrace fascism in Europe in the 20th century?
• Who is Benito Mussolini?

Evaluate:

• Vocabulary- Fascism, Holocaust, concentration camp, economy, fanaticism, nationalism, socialism, racism

World Geography Topic 6 Lesson 1 Europe's Cultural Diversity

Essential Question: What makes a culture unique?

Engage:

• Video:

Explore:

• Read pages 306-313, 315-320
• Define and Draw Vocabulary page 315
• Lesson 1 Summary
• Lesson 1 Summary Spanish

Evaluate:

• Map Skills p. 155
• Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 165
• Lesson Check page 320
• Lesson Quiz 1

Extend:

• Germany's Fascist Story Rick Steves

American History Topic 6 Lesson 1 Jackson Wins the Presidency

Essential Question: Why do people move?

Engage:

• Video: Narcissa Whitman and the Journey West

Explore:

• Read pages 332-335, 337-347, 348 
• Define and Draw Vocabulary page 337 7 Words
• Analyzing Primary Sources p. 348
• Lesson 1 Summary
• Lesson 2 Summary Spanish

Evaluate:

• Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 141
• Lesson Check page 347 
• Lesson Quiz 

Extend:

• Age of Jackson Crash Course History 

 

World Geography Topic 6 Rick Steves European Christmas

  

Today we will look at some of the Christmas traditions as celebrated in different countries in Europe. It is very interesting to compare how we in the US or even in our own house celebrate Christmas with how it is celebrated in other cultures. 

EQ: What are some Christmas traditions in Europe?

Engage:

• What traditions do your family have this time of year?
• If you don't celebrate Christmas, are there other holidays you celebrate during this time?
• Do any of you not celebrate during this time of year?

Explore:

• European Christmas Rick Steves (55:31)

Explain:

• Do these traditions look like your traditions?
• Which traditions would you like to do?
• Which traditions are you glad you don't do?

Evaluate: 

• Class discussion

American History Topic 5 Review

Page 329 Analysis Skills

Page 330

• Vocabulary and Key Ideas 1-7
• Critical Thinking 8-13
• Analyze Primary Sources 15
• Analyze Maps 16-18

World Geography Topic 6 Rick Steves Day

  Today we are going to be watching some Rick Steves videos. The first is about Norway. How is this country like Denmark? How is it different?

Next we will watch a fun little video about five very small countries in Europe. Why do you think these countries still exist? I bet we can figure it out together. 

The last video today is on Portugal's capital city, Lisbon. Portugal has very important ties to the Americas, Do you know any of them? I will give you a hint, one country in South America speaks Portuguese!

EQ

• What can we learn about Norway?
• What can we learn about Portugal?
• Why are there micro-countries in Europe?

Explore:

• Rick Steves Norway's West
• Rick Steves Lisbon
• Rick Steves Little Europe

Explain:

• How is Norway like and unlike Denmark?
• Why is Portugal important to the Americas?
• Why are there micro-countries in Europe?

Evaluate:

• Worksheet

World Geography Topic 6 Political Map of Europe Day 2

 

EQ:

• What are the countries and capitals of Europe?

Engage:

• Rick Steves Dublin and Mystical Side Trips (25:02) 
• Rick Steves Questionnaire for Great Britain

Explore:

• Political Map of Europe

Explain:

• Are the political boundaries in Europe affected by the physical landforms?
• What do you notice about the majority of major cities in Europe (think water this time)?

Evaluate:

• Label and color a political map of Europe. Include all countries, color how you like. 

World Geography Topic 6 Political Map of Europe Day 1

Today we will be looking at the countries and capitals of Europe. I want us to focus on how the physical geography of Europe has affected the political boundaries of the countries as well as how they have affected the placement of the major cities.

Today's video will be over Southeast England and we will be learning about some interesting history of the area. We might even learn about one of the most infamous murders in England's history!

EQ:

• What are the countries and capitals of Europe?

Engage:

• Rick Steves Southeast England (25:02) 
• Rick Steves Questionnaire for Great Britain

Explore:

• Political Map of Europe

Explain:

• Are the political boundaries in Europe affected by the physical landforms?
• What do you notice about the majority of major cities in Europe (think water this time)?

Evaluate:

• Label and color a political map of Europe. Include all countries, color how you like. 

American History Topic 5 Lesson 6 Monroe's Presidency and Everyday Life

Essential Question: How much power should the federal government have, and what should it do?

Engage:

• Video:

Explore:

• Read pages 317-328
• Define and Draw Vocabulary page 317
• Lesson 6 Summary
• Lesson 6 Summary (Spanish)

Evaluate:

• Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 127
• Lesson Check page328 1-5
• Lesson Quiz 

Extend:

• Hip Hughes Monroe Doctrine