Unit 1: Lesson Plans

What is going on in Unit 1!

     Listed below are all the days and the daily lesson plans for Unit 1 Prehistory. In this unit, we will have our first quizzes and our first writing assignment. The class will also be writing the Iceman essay. The Iceman essay is based on the Iceman discovery made in 1991 in the Swish Alps. In this essay, you will be expected to imagine that you are an archeologist examining the Iceman (yourself). This assignment has a rubric and you are expected to use the Iceman rubric as a criteria guide while writing the essay. Also, we will have the first of two portfolio presentations. The presentation is on an aspect of the unit that will study. This is a research and presentation project, that is required! To see the criteria for this assignment follow the Portfolio Rubric link below. In addition to the rubrics, there are daily lesson plans for each day of the unit, so if you miss a day follow the links below to see what the class is doing! Lastly there is a Tutorial at Day 7 which would give all students an additional opportunity to study for the exam for this unit. Standards being assessed in this unit are: 7.1.12.A, 7.1.12.B, 7.3.12.A, 7.3.12.B, 8.1.12.A, 8.1.12C, 8.1.12.D
 

8/28  | 8/29 | 8/30 | 8/31| 9/04  | 9/05 | 9/06 | 9/07
Study Guide  | Iceman Rubric | 5 themes rubric |  Heiser homepage  | 5 Themes of Geography | Scribble Pad | Class Blog

Books, Seats
Intro to Course
Survival skills for WAHG 1
Discussion: What is a rubric? What is a good journal? What should be in my notebook? How class participation will
be graded? What is a good presentation?  
Looked at the following handouts in class: Visual Aid Possibilities, Ten Tips for Making a Good Presentation, and
Test Taking Tips
Answer question on your blog space in class
Assignment: Geography is Where History Happens Due for Day 4

Review Pages 2-3 in the textbook
Created list of characteristics for prehistoric man
Video: Three Stooges Caveman segment (10 minutes)
Discussion of Video
Create a podcast about yourself using your own technology (presentation)   Due Day 7
Assignment:  Chapter 1 Section 1 (pp. 2 - 8) 
 

Review Geography is Where History Happens Handout  and “Choosing A Location for a Settlement"
Introduced the 5 Themes of Geography
In small groups completed the handouts: Our Community Described in Geographic Terms  and  Analyzing Information About El Salvador
Assigned Podcast for Egypt 
Assignment: Read Ch. 1 Sec. 2, make list of garbage thrown away for day 6    
Long-term assignment: Podcast Due Day 2 Egypt unit on Egyptian religion
         

9/06