First Quarter
What is a GVC (Guaranteed Viable Curriculum)?- It is the BIG IDEA from each unit.
These are the things we expect ALL our students to know after taking our class.
They reflect the knowledge they should gain from class following
the Utah State Core Standards.
Utah State Core Standards
These are the things we expect ALL our students to know after taking our class.
They reflect the knowledge they should gain from class following
the Utah State Core Standards.
Utah State Core Standards
BILLY JOEL "WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE"- HISTORY ASSIGNMENT
We Didn't Start the Fire Drawing Assignment- Invention
We Didn't Start the Fire Drawing Assignment- Invention
BIG IDEA #1-
Geography Unit
1. Students will be able to identify the 5 major elements on a United States map (Compass Rose, Grid lines, Distance Scale, Title and Legend)
(Standard 1.2)
2. Students will be able to distinguish between a U.S. Political Map and a U.S. Physical Map (Standard 1.3)
Geography Unit
1. Students will be able to identify the 5 major elements on a United States map (Compass Rose, Grid lines, Distance Scale, Title and Legend)
(Standard 1.2)
2. Students will be able to distinguish between a U.S. Political Map and a U.S. Physical Map (Standard 1.3)
Geography Unit
1- Pink Bellwork- Reviewing Basic Map Skills Geography Vocab/Slideshow Maps- Puzzle Map worksheet- Hemispheres, Continents and Oceans w/s 2- Google Earth Field Trip in Career Center 3- Pink Bellwork- Getting to Know your Atlas Map of the US activity (Political vs. Physical Map) 4- Pink Bellwork- Map & Geography Landforms Geography Exam Review Geography Exam Shaving Cream Activity |
Geography Unit ASSIGNMENTS
Parent Disclosure Document Atlas- Reviewing Basic Map Skills Atlas- Getting to know your atlas US Map Puzzle Questions Hemispheres of the World US Political/ Physical Map Google Earth Field Trip Geography Vocabulary Review for Test Landforms PowerPoint |
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BIG IDEA #2-
Early American Culture Groups
1. Students will be able to identify the location of and explore the life of 3 major Native American Culture Groups in the Americas (Standard 3.1)
Early American Culture Groups
1. Students will be able to identify the location of and explore the life of 3 major Native American Culture Groups in the Americas (Standard 3.1)
Native American Unit/ Religions
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Native American Unit / Religions ASSIGNMENTS
Notes on Native American PP Youtube Clip- Mayans 1 Youtube Clip- Mayan/Aztec 2 PowerPoint of Native Americans Mayan Word Search Indian Tribes Nation Profile Religions of the World (6) white worksheet Create Your Own God- Creation Story World Religion's Quiz |
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BIG IDEA #3-
Exploration
1. Students will be able to name the three reasons (3-G's) European countries sent explorers out into the world (Gold, glory and God)
(Standard 3.2)
2. Students will be able to explain what it was that destroyed 70% of Native American populations (disease)
(Standard 3.3)
Exploration
1. Students will be able to name the three reasons (3-G's) European countries sent explorers out into the world (Gold, glory and God)
(Standard 3.2)
2. Students will be able to explain what it was that destroyed 70% of Native American populations (disease)
(Standard 3.3)
Exploration Unit
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Exploration Unit ASSIGNMENTS
ONLINE RELIGIONS PILOT QUIZ Columbian Exchange Packet Exploration Study Guide Exploration Study Guide w/ Answers |
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Second Quarter
BIG IDEA #4-
Colonization
1. Students will be able to explain why the Pilgrims and Puritans came to the Americas (seeking religious freedom).
(Standard 4.2)
Colonization
1. Students will be able to explain why the Pilgrims and Puritans came to the Americas (seeking religious freedom).
(Standard 4.2)
Colonization Unit
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Colonization Unit ASSIGNMENTS
13 colonies Map (pg.1) Southern Colonies (pg.2) Northern Colonies (pg.3) BOO! Salem Witch Trials Cemetery The Crucible Act 1 Scene 1 The Crucible Act 1 Scene 2 The Crucible Act 2 Scene 1 The Crucible Act 2 Scene 2** The Crucible Act 2 Scene 3 QUIZ #1 - Day 1 QUIZ #2 - Day 2 QUIZ #3 - Day 3 Study Guide #'s for Flash cards: 21, 2, 20, 3, 19, 4, 18, 5, 17, 6, 16, 7, 15, 8, 14, 9, 13, 10, 12, 11, 1... |
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BIG IDEA #5-
American Revolution
1. Students will be able to explain why the British Colonists in America got angry with their King and began a revolution (Taxation without Representation).
(Standard 5.1)
American Revolution
1. Students will be able to explain why the British Colonists in America got angry with their King and began a revolution (Taxation without Representation).
(Standard 5.1)
American Revolution Unit
1- French and Indian War 2- Dominoes Taxes/ Boston Massacre Clip- Boston Massacre Paul Revere Analysis 3- Boston Tea Party Shot heard round the world 4- Declaration of Independence 5- Battles of the American Revolution 7 Miracles- Miracle of the Fog 6- Dominoes test Battle of Saratoga Review for the Benchmark 7- Benchmark Test |
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