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World Geography Curriculum Framework 2015-2016

WEEK 1- 1st Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES

MONDAYAugust 24

Introduction Syllabus Classroom goals, objectives, and expectationsProcedures

TUESDAYAugust 25

9A,9B16C,20A,21A

Lesson 1: The Geographer’s Tools; Students will know-•the characteristics and uses of globes and various types of maps.•how map projections are created and best used.

Ch.1, L1

WEDNESDAYAugust 26

12A, 16C,20A,21A,23B

Lesson 1: The Geographer’s Tools; Students will know-• how to determine absolute and relative location.• how geospatial technologies are used and how geographers gather information.

Ch.1, L1

THURSDAYAugust 27

13B, 9A,9B,20B,21A

Lesson 2: The Geographer’s Craft; Students will know-• how the spatial perspective is unique to geography.• the six elements of geography and geography’s relationship to other disciplines.

Ch.1, L2

FRIDAYAugust 28

Assessment:*Hands-On Chapter Project*Chapter Test

TEKS Descriptor

(9)(A) identify physical and/or human factors such as climate, vegetation, language, trade networks, political units, river systems, and religion that constitute a region (B) describe different types of regions, including formal, functional, and perceptual regions (12) (A) analyze how the creation, distribution, and management of key natural resources affects the location and patterns of movement of products, money, and people (13) (B) compare maps of voting patterns or political boundaries to make inferences about the distribution of political power (16)(C) explain ways various groups of people perceive the characteristics of their own and other cultures, places, and regions differently (20) (A) describe the impact of new information technologies such as the Internet, Global Positioning System (GPS), or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (21) A) analyze and evaluate the validity and utility of multiple sources of geographic information such as primary and secondary sources, aerial photographs, and maps (23)(B) use case studies and GIS to identify contemporary challenges and to answer real-world questions

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,2C,2D, 3B,3F,4D,4G,4E,21, CCRS IA

WEEK 2- TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES

1


1st Six Weeks

MONDAYAugust 31

1A,3B

Introduction Why Geography Matters: The Physical World Economics and Resources: Water Scarcity

Ch 2, Intr.

TUESDAYSeptember 1

4B, Lesson 1: Planet Earth

Our Solar System: spheres, terrestrial planets, gas planets Getting to know the earth: hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere,

biosphere

Ch 2, L1

WEDNESDAYSeptember 2

1A,3B,3C,4B,22C

Lesson 2: Forces of Change Earth’s Structure: core, mantle, crust, continental drift Internal Forces of Change: plates, folds, faults, earthquakes, volcanoes External Forces of Change: weathering, erosion, soil building

Ch 2, L2

THURSDAYSeptember 3

3C,19C,

Lesson 3: Earth’s Water The Water Cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation Bodies of Salt Water: desalination Bodies of Freshwater: groundwater, aquifer

Ch 2, L3

FRIDAYSeptember 4

AssessmentVocabulary ActivityChapter Test

TEKS Descriptor

(1)(A) analyze the effects of physical and human geographic patterns and processes on the past and describe their impact on the present, including significant physical features and environmental conditions that influenced migration patterns and shaped the distribution of culture groups today(3)(B) describe the physical processes that affect the environment of regions, including weather, tectonic forces, erosion, and soil-building processes© examine the physical processes that affect the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere(4)(B) describe different landforms and the physical processes that caused their development

(22)© use geographic terminology correctly

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,2C,2E,3E,3F3G,3H,4D CCRS IA


2


MONDAYSeptember 7

Introduction Why Geography Matters: Climates of the Earth Climate Change: the impacts on humans

Ch 3, Intr

TUESDAYSeptember 8

3A,3B,3C

Lesson 1: Earth-Sun Relationships Climate and Weather: tilt, rotation, revolution, equinox, solstice The Greenhouse Effect: atmospheric gases; water vapor, methane,

carbon dioxide

Ch 3, L1


3B,4A,5A,8B

Lesson 2: Factors Affecting Climate Latitude, Climate, and Elevation: altitude zones Winds and Ocean Currents: prevailing winds, Coriolis effect Landforms and Climates: windward, leeward, rain shadow

Ch 3, L2

THURSDAYSeptember 10

4A,4C,

Lesson 3: World Climate Patterns Climate Regions and Biomes: natural vegetation, terrain Tropical-, Dry-, Midlaltitude-, Highlatitude-Climates Climate Change: global temperature

Ch 3, L3

FRIDAYSeptember 11


TEKS Descriptor

(3)(A) explain weather conditions and climate in relation to annual changes in Earth-Sun relationships(B) describe the physical processes that affect the environment of regions, including weather, tectonic forces, erosion, and soil-building processes© examine the physical processes that affect the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.(4)(A) explain how elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent, and mountain barriers influence temperature, precipitation, and distribution of climate regions© explain the influence of climate on the distribution of biomes in different regions.(11)© assess how changes in climate, resources, and infrastructure (technology, transportation, and communication) affect the location and patterns of economic activities

COMMENTS

ELPS 1C,1F,2E,2I,3B, 3D,3E,3H,4E,4G CCRS IA


3


MONDAYSeptember 14

5B,8A,16B,20B

Introduction Why Geography Matters: The Human World Human Development Index

Lesson 1: Global Cultures Elements of Culture: language families, ethnic groups, culture region Cultural Change: cultural diffusion, culture hearths, globalization

Ch 4, Intr

TUESDAYSeptember 15

7D,8A,10D,15A,16B,17A,17B,

Lesson 2: Population Geography Population Growth: demographic transition model Population Distribution: distribution vs. density

Lesson 3: Political Geography Features of Government: unitary system, federal system Geography and Government: natural-, cultural-, biometric boundary

Ch 4, L2,L3


5B,6A,7A,7B,7C,9A,9B,14B,15B,

Conflict and Cooperation: terrorism Lesson 4: Economic Geography

Economic Systems: traditional vs. market economy, free enterprise Economic Development: more vs. less developed countries Economies and World Trade: GDP, emerging markets

Ch 4, L3, L4


5A,5B,10A,10B,11A,

Lesson 5: Urban Geography The Nature of Cities: urban sprawl, connectivity, metropolitan Patterns of Urbanization: central place theory, world city Challenges of Urban Growth: environmental/social change

Ch 4, L5

FRIDAYSeptember 18


4


TEKS Descriptor

***Celebrate Freedom Week (5)(A) analyze how the character of a place is related to its political, economic, social, and cultural elements; (B) interpret political, economic, social, and demographic indicators (gross domestic product per capita, life expectancy, literacy, and infant mortality) to determine level of development and standard of living in nations using the terms Human Development Index, less developed, newly industrialized, and more developed.(6)(A) locate and describe human and physical features that influence the size and distribution of settlements; (B) explain the processes that have caused changes in settlement patterns, including urbanization, transportation, access to and availability of resources, and economic activities. (7) (A) construct and analyze population pyramids and use other data, graphics, and maps to describe the population characteristics of different societies and to predict future population trends; (C) describe trends in world population growth and distribution; (D) examine benefits and challenges of globalization, including connectivity, standard of living, pandemics, and loss of local culture. (8)(A) compare ways that humans depend on, adapt to, and modify the physical environment, including the influences of culture and technology; (9)(A) identify physical and/or human factors such as climate, vegetation, language, trade networks, political units, river systems, and religion that constitute a region; (B) describe different types of regions, including formal, functional, and perceptual regions. (10)(A) describe the forces that determine the distribution of goods and services in free-enterprise, socialist, and communist economic systems; (B) classify where specific countries fall along the economic spectrum between free-enterprise and communism; (C) compare the ways people satisfy their basic needs through the production of goods and services such as subsistence agriculture versus commercial agriculture or cottage industries versus commercial industries; (D) compare global trade patterns over time and examine the implications of globalization, including outsourcing and free trade zones.(11) (A) understand the connections between levels of development and economic activities (primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary);(12)(A) analyze how the creation, distribution, and management of key natural resources affects the location and patterns of movement of products, money, and people;(13) (A) interpret maps to explain the division of land, including man-made and natural borders, into separate political units such as cities, states, or countries; (14)(B) compare how democracy, dictatorship, monarchy, republic, theocracy, and totalitarian systems operate in specific countries; (C) analyze the human and physical factors that influence the power to control territory and resources, create conflict/war, and impact international political relations of sovereign nations such as China, the United States, Japan, and Russia and organized nation groups such as the United Nations (UN), and the European Union (EU). (15)(A) identify and give examples of different points of view that influence the development of public policies and decision-making processes on local, state, national, and international levels; (B) explain how citizenship practices, public policies, and decision making may be influenced by cultural beliefs, including nationalism and patriotism.(16) (A) describe distinctive cultural patterns and landscapes associated with different places in Texas, the United States, and other regions of the world and how these patterns influenced the processes of innovation and diffusion(B) describe elements of culture, including language, religion, beliefs and customs, institutions, and technologies;© explain ways various groups of people perceive the characteristics of their own and other cultures, places, and regions differently; (D) compare life in a variety of urban and rural areas in the world to evaluate political, economic, social, and environmental changes.(17)(A) describe and compare patterns of culture such as language, religion, land use, education, and customs that make specific regions of the world distinctive; (18)(B) assess causes, effects, and perceptions of conflicts between groups of people including modern genocides and terrorism;(20)(B) examine the economic, environmental, and social effects of technology such as medical advancements or changing trade patterns on societies at different levels of development(22)© use geographic terminology correctly;

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,2C,2D,2I,2E,3E,3D,3G,3H,4D,4F,4G, CCRS IA,IC,ID,IIIA

5



MONDAYSeptember 21

1A,4A,7B,16A,23A

Introduction Why Geography Matters: The United States Patterns of Migration

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of the United States Landforms / Water Systems: shifted, altered, tributaries Climate/Biomes/and Resources: hurricanes, fossil fuels

Ch 5, Intr

Ch 5, L1

TUESDAYSeptember 22

1B,7B,8A,14C,15A20B,22A

Lesson 2: Human Geography of the United States History and Geography / Population Patterns: conflicts Society and Culture Today / Economic Activities

Lesson 3: People and their Environment Managing Resources: clear-cutting Human Impact: acid rain, smog, eutrophication

Ch 5, L2, L3


8C,13A,16A

Addressing the Issues: aqueducts Lesson 4: Physical Geography of Texas

Plains: Coastal, North Central, Great Plains Mountains and Basins: maquiladoras

Ch 5, L4


6B,16A

Lesson 5: Human Geography of Texas Population and Culture: metropolitan areas, Past and Present: First Texans, empresarios

Ch 5, L5

FRIDAYSeptember 25


6


TEKS Descriptor

(1)(A) analyze the effects of physical and human geographic patterns and processes on the past and describe their impact on the present, including significant physical features and environmental conditions that influenced migration patterns and shaped the distribution of culture groups today; (B) trace the spatial diffusion of phenomena such as the Columbian Exchange or the diffusion of American popular culture and describe the effects on regions of contact(4)(A) explain how elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent, and mountain barriers influence temperature, precipitation, and distribution of climate regions(7)(B) explain how political, economic, social, and environmental push and pull factors and physical geography affect the routes and flows of human migration(14)(C) analyze the human and physical factors that influence the power to control territory and resources, create conflict/war, and impact international political relations of sovereign nations such as China, the United States, Japan, and Russia and organized nation groups such as the United Nations (UN), and the European Union (EU)(15)(A) identify and give examples of different points of view that influence the development of public policies and decision-making processes on local, state, national, and international levels(16)(A) describe distinctive cultural patterns and landscapes associated with different places in Texas, the United States, and other regions of the world, and how these patterns influenced the processes of innovation and diffusion(18)(B) assess causes, effects, and perceptions of conflicts between groups of people including modern genocides and terrorism(20) (B) examine the economic, environmental, and social effects of technology such as medical advancements or changing trade patterns on societies at different levels of development(21)(C) create and interpret different types of maps to answer geographic questions, infer relationships, and analyze change(22)(A) design and draw appropriate graphics such as maps, diagrams, tables, and graphs to communicate geographic features, distributions, and relationships(23) (A) plan, organize, and complete a research project that involves asking geographic questions; acquiring, organizing, and analyzing information; answering questions; and communicating results

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,1B,1C,1D,1F,2C,2D,2I,3B,3D,3E,3H,4C,4D,4F,4G,

CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB

WEEK 1- 2nd Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES

7


MONDAYSeptember 28

3B,15B

Introduction Why Geography Matters: Canada Energy Resources and Indigenous Rights

Ch 6, Intr

TUESDAYSeptember 29

3B,22E,

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Canada Landforms: Laurentian Highlands, Canadian Shield, Appalachian Mts. Water Systems: Mackenzie, Fraser, St. Lawrence Rivers Climates, Biomes, and Resources: timberline, Chinook, aquaculture

Ch 6, L1


5B,6B,11C,15B,17D

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Canada History and Government: Inuit, Quebecois Population Patterns: Nunavut, Loyalists, province Society and Culture Today: emigrate, education and healthcare Economic Activities: transportation and communication

Ch 6, L2

THURSDAYOctober 1

2B,8C,15A,17C

Lesson 3: People and Their Environment Managing Resources: boreal forest, hydroelectricity Human Impact: overfishing, logging, mining Addressing the Issues: greenhouse gas emissions

Ch 6, L3

FRIDAYOctober 2


TEKS Descriptor

(6)(B) explain that processes that have caused changes in settlement patterns, including urbanization, transportation, access to and availability of resources, and economic activities.(8)(C) evaluate the economic and political relationships between settlements and the environment, including sustainable development and renewable/nonrenewable resources. (11(C) assess how changes in climate, resources, and infrastructure (technology, transportation, and communication) affect the location and patterns of economic activities. (15)(A) identify and give examples of different points of view that influence the development of public policies and decision-making processes on local, state, national, and international levels; (B) explain how citizenship practices, public policies, and decision making may be influenced by cultural beliefs, including nationalism and patriotism. (17) (C) compare economic, political, or social opportunities in different cultures for women, ethnic and religious minorities, and other underrepresented populations; (D) evaluate the experiences and contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies. (22)(E) create original work using proper citations and understanding and avoiding plagiarism.

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,1B,2C,2I,3B,3C,3D,3E,3G,3H,4D,4F,4G CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB


8


MONDAYOctober 5

2A Introduction Why Geography Matters: Mexico Challenges of Urbanization

Ch 7, Intr

TUESDAYOctober 6

1A,4C

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Mexico Landforms: Sierra Madre Occidental, Sierra Madre Oriental Water Systems: vertical climate zones Climates, Biomes, and Resources: Central Plateau

Ch 7, L1

WEDNESDAYOctober 7

5A,10D,17D,22B,

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Mexico History and Government: Aztecs, mestizos, conquistador Population Patterns: indigenous people, syncretism Society and Culture Today: extended family, indigenous cultures Economic Activities: cross-border shopping, maquiladoras

Ch 7, L2

THURSDAYOctober 8

12B,16D,22D,

Lesson 3: People and Their Environment Managing Resources: environmental degradation, deforestation Human Impact: urban growth, poverty, pollution Addressing the Issues: Border 2020, REDD+ program

Ch 7, L3

FRIDAYOctober 9


TEKS Descriptor

(2)(A) describe human and physical characteristics of the same regions at different periods of time to evaluate relationships between past events and current conditions(4)(C) explain the influence of climate on the distribution of biomes in different regions(5)(A) analyze how the character of a place is related to its political, economic, social, and cultural elements(10)(D) compare global trade patterns over time and examine the implications of globalization, including outsourcing and free trade zones.(16)(D) compare life in a variety of urban and rural areas in the world to evaluate political, economic, social, and environmental changes(17)(D) evaluate the experiences and contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies(22(B) generate summaries, generalizations, and thesis statements supported by evidence

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,1C,1F,2C,2E,2I,3B,3C,3E,3G,3H,4F,4G CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA


9


MONDAYOctober 12

1B,18A

Introduction Why Geography Matters: Central America and the Caribbean Spatial Diffusion: The Columbian Exchange

Ch 8, Intr

TUESDAYOctober 13

1A,4A,

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Central America/Caribbean Landforms: Pacific Lowlands, Caribbean Lowlands, Cent. HIghlands Water Systems: Lake Nicaragua, Lake Managua, Isthmus of Panama Climates, Biomes, and Resources: biodiversity, elevation

Ch 8, L1

WEDNESDAYOctober 14

1B,11C,16A,19A

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Central America/Caribbean History and Government: colonization, United Provinces of CA Population Patterns: outmigration, population pressure Society and Culture Today: dialects, patois, matriarchal Economic Activities: latifundia, ecotourism

Ch 8, L2

THURSDAYOctober 15

8A,8C,23B

Lesson 3: People and Their Environment Managing Resources: border disputes, power supply Human Impact: rapid urbanization, expanding agriculture Addressing the Issues: sustainable development, reforestation

Ch 8, L3

FRIDAYOctober 16


TEKS Descriptor

(1)(B) trace the spatial diffusion of phenomena such as the Columbian Exchange or the diffusion of American popular culture and describe the effects on regions of contact. (4)(A) explain how elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent, and mountain barriers influence temperature, precipitation, and distribution of climate regions(8)© evaluate the economic and political relationships between settlements and the environment, including sustainable development and renewable/nonrenewable resources.(11)© assess how changes in climate, resources, and infrastructure (technology, transportation, and communication) affect the location and patterns of economic activities.(16)(A) describe distinctive cultural patterns and landscapes associated with different places in Texas, the United States, and other regions of the world, and how these patterns influenced the processes of innovation and diffusion(18)(A) analyze cultural changes in specific regions caused by migration, war, trade, innovations, and diffusion(19)(A) evaluate the significance of major technological innovations in the areas of transportation and energy that have been used to modify the physical environment(23) (B) use case studies and GIS to identify contemporary challenges and to answer real-world questions

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,1C ,2C,2E,2I,3B,3D,3E,3F,3G,4D,4F,4G CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB


10


MONDAYOctober 19

2A,5A,16A

Introduction Why Geography Matters: South America Economic Geography: Uneven Development

Ch 9, Intr

TUESDAYOctober 20

4A,22D,21C,23A

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of South America Landforms: cordilleras, aliplano, escarpment, llanos, pampas Water Systems: Amazon River, Lake Maracaibo, Lake Titicaca Climates, Biomes, and Resources: tierra templada, tierra fria

Ch 9, L1

WEDNESDAYOctober 21

1B,2A,6A,7C,16D,17C,17D,22B,

Lesson 2: Human Geography of South America History and Government: Inca Empire, Simon Bolivar Population Patterns: low population densities, brain drain Society and Culture Today: European influence, Asian immigrants Economic Activities: farming, ranching, fishing

Ch 9, L2

THURSDAYOctober 22

5B,8B,12B,16D,23A

Lesson 3: People and Their Environment Managing Resources: oxicols, monoculture, desertification Human Impact: favelas, human waste/sewage, illegal mining Addressing the Issues: soil conservation and restoration

Ch 9, L3

FRIDAYOctober 23


(2)(A) describe human and physical characteristics of the same regions at different periods of time to evaluate relationships between past events and current conditions / (4)(A) explain how elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent, and mountain barriers influence temperature, precipitation, and distribution of climate regions / (5)(A) analyze how the character of a place is related to its political, economic, social, and cultural elements / (6)(A) locate and describe human and physical features that influence the size and distribution of settlements / (8)(B) describe the interaction between humans and the physical environment and analyze the consequences of extreme weather and other natural disasters such as El Niño, floods, tsunamis, and volcanoes / (12)(B) evaluate the geographic and economic impact of policies related to the development, use, and scarcity of natural resources such as regulations of water / (16)(A) describe distinctive cultural patterns and landscapes associated with different places in Texas, the United States, and other regions of the world, and how these patterns influenced the processes of innovation and diffusion; (D) compare life in a variety of urban and rural areas in the world to evaluate political, economic, social, and environmental changes(17)© compare economic, political, or social opportunities in different cultures for women, ethnic and religious minorities, and other underrepresented populations / (21)© create and interpret different types of maps to answer geographic questions, infer relationships, and analyze change / (22)(B) generate summaries, generalizations, and thesis statements supported by evidence / (23)(A) plan, organize, and complete a research project that involves asking geographic questions; acquiring, organizing, and analyzing information; answering questions; and communicating result

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,1C,2C,2E,2I,3D,3E,3F,3G,3H,4D,4F,4G CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB


11


MONDAYOctober 26

1A Introduction Why Geography Matters: Northern Europe Volcanic Eruption in Iceland

Ch 10, Intr

TUESDAYOctober 27

3B,4A,8C,22D

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Northern Europe Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 10, L1

WEDNESDAYOctober 28

7A,8A,10D,17A

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Northern Europe History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 10, L2

THURSDAYOctober 29

12B,17A

Lesson 3: People and Their Environment Managing Resources Human Impact Addressing the Issues

Ch 10, L3

FRIDAYOctober 30


TEKS Descriptor

(1)(A) analyze the effects of physical and human geographic patterns and processes on the past and describe their impact on the present, including significant physical features and environmental conditions that influenced migration patterns and shaped the distribution of culture groups today (7)(A) construct and analyze population pyramids and use other data, graphics, and maps to describe the population characteristics of different societies and to predict future population trends(8)(A) compare ways that humans depend on, adapt to, and modify the physical environment, including the influences of culture and technology(12)(B) evaluate the geographic and economic impact of policies related to the development, use, and scarcity of natural resources such as regulations of water.(17) (A) describe and compare patterns of culture such as language, religion, land use, education, and customs that make specific regions of the world distinctive

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,1C,2C,2I,3B,3C,3E,3F,3G,4D,4E,4F,4G CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA

WEEK 1- 3rd Six Weeks

TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES

12


MONDAYNovember 2

6B,11C

Introduction Why Geography Matters: Northwestern Europe Suburban Growth and Transportation

Ch 11, Intr

TUESDAYNovember 3

2B,4B,12A,22D

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Northwestern Europe Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 11, L1

WEDNESDAYNovember 4

7A,16A,18A,21C

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Northwestern Europe History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 11, L2

THURSDAYNovember 5

14C,15A,19C,


Ch 11, L3

FRIDAYNovember 6


TEKS Descriptor

(6)(B) explain the processes that have caused changes in settlement patterns, including urbanization, transportation, access to and availability of resources, and economic activities(7)(A) construct and analyze population pyramids and use other data, graphics, and maps to describe the population characteristics of different societies and to predict future population trends(14)(C) analyze the human and physical factors that influence the power to control territory and resources, create conflict/war, and impact international political relations of sovereign nations such as China, the United States, Japan, and Russia and organized nation groups such as the United Nations (UN), and the European Union (EU)(16)(A) describe distinctive cultural patterns and landscapes associated with different places in Texas, the United States, and other regions of the world, and how these patterns influenced the processes of innovation and diffusion(18)(A) analyze cultural changes in specific regions caused by migration, war, trade, innovations, and diffusion (21)(C) create and interpret different types of maps to answer geographic questions, infer relationships, and analyze change

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,2I,3B,3C,3G,3H,4C,4F,4G, CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIIA



13


MONDAYNovember 9

6B,7B

Introduction Why Geography Matters: Southern Europe Labor Migration from North Africa

Ch 12, Intr

TUESDAYNovember 10

4A,22C,

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Southern Europe Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 12, L1

WEDNESDAYNovember 11

11B,15B,22A

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Southern Europe History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 12, L2

THURSDAYNovember 12

2B,14C


Ch 12, L3

FRIDAYNovember 13


TEKS Descriptor

(4)(A) explain how elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent, and mountain barriers influence temperature, precipitation, and distribution of climate regions(7)(B) explain how political, economic, social, and environmental push and pull factors and physical geography affect the routes and flows of human migration; (14)(A) analyze current events to infer the physical and human processes that lead to the formation of boundaries and other political divisions; (14)© analyze the human and physical factors that influence the power to control territory and resources, create conflict/war, and impact international political relations of sovereign nations such as China, the United States, Japan, and Russia and organized nation groups such as the United Nations (UN), and the European Union (EU) (15)(B) explain how citizenship practices, public policies, and decision making may be influenced by cultural beliefs, including nationalism and patriotism. (22)(A) design and draw appropriate graphics such as maps, diagrams, tables, and graphs to communicate geographic features, distributions, and relationships

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,2I,3B,3C,3G,3H,4C,4F,4G, CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IE,IIA,IIB,IIIA



14


MONDAYNovember 16

District Benchmark Window

TUESDAYNovember 17


WEDNESDAYNovember 18


THURSDAYNovember 19


FRIDAYNovember 20


TEKS Descriptor

COMMENTS

ELPS CCRS

WEEK 4- 3rd Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES

15


MONDAYNovember 30

7B,14A,18B

Introduction Why Geography Matters: Eastern Europe The Breakup of Yugoslavia

Ch 13, Intr

TUESDAYDecember 1

2B,4B,22A,23A

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Eastern Europe Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 13, L1

WEDNESDAYDecember 2

6A,14A,14C,18B,22D

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Eastern Europe History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 13, L2

THURSDAYDecember 3

5B,14C,15A,15B


Ch 13, L3

FRIDAYDecember 4


TEKS Descriptor

(2)(B) explain how changes in societies have led to diverse uses of physical features(5)(B) interpret political, economic, social, and demographic indicators (gross domestic product per capita, life expectancy, literacy, and infant mortality) to determine level of development and standard of living in nations using the terms Human Development Index, less developed, newly industrialized, and more developed(14)(C) analyze the human and physical factors that influence the power to control territory and resources, create conflict/war, and impact international political relations of sovereign nations such as China, the United States, Japan, and Russia and organized nation groups such as the United Nations (UN), and the European Union (EU)(18)(B) assess causes, effects, and perceptions of conflicts between groups of people including modern genocides and terrorism(22)(D) use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation(23)(A) plan, organize, and complete a research project that involves asking geographic questions; acquiring, organizing, and analyzing information; answering questions; and communicating results

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,1C,2C,2I,3E,3F,3G,3H,4D,4G, CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA



16


MONDAYDecember 7

5A,7A,7C

Introduction Why Geography Matters: The Russian Core Russia’s Shrinking Population

Ch 14, Intr

TUESDAYDecember 8

4A,4B,21C,

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of the Russian Core Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 14, L1

WEDNESDAYDecember 9

7A,11C,14C,16B,23A

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Russian Core History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 14, L2

THURSDAYDecember 10

12B,19C,20B,22E


Ch 14, L3

FRIDAYDecember 11


TEKS Descriptor

(11)(C) assess how changes in climate, resources, and infrastructure (technology, transportation, and communication) affect the location and patterns of economic activities.(14)(C) analyze the human and physical factors that influence the power to control territory and resources, create conflict/war, and impact international political relations of sovereign nations such as China, the United States, Japan, and Russia and organized nation groups such as the United Nations (UN), and the European Union (EU).(16)(B) describe elements of culture, including language, religion, beliefs and customs, institutions, and technologies; (19(C) examine the environmental, economic, and social impacts of advances in technology on agriculture and natural resources.(20)(B) examine the economic, environmental, and social effects of technology such as medical advancements or changing trade patterns on societies at different levels of development.(21)(C) create and interpret different types of maps to answer geographic questions, infer relationships, and analyze change.(22)(E) create original work using proper citations and understanding and avoiding plagiarism.(23)(A) plan, organize, and complete a research project that involves asking geographic questions; acquiring, organizing, and analyzing information; answering questions; and communicating results;

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,1F,2C,2I,3B,3F,3H,4C,4F,4G, CCRS IA,IB,IIA,IIB,IIIA

WEEK 6- 3rd Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES

17


MONDAYDecember 14

2A,4B,23B

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of North Africa Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 15, L1

TUESDAYDecember 15

2A,13A,15B,19C,23A

Lesson 2: Human Geography of North Africa History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 15, L2

WEDNESDAYDecember 16

2B,8C,12B,19C


Ch 15, L3

THURSDAYDecember 17


FRIDAYDecember 18

Teacher Preparat-ion Day

TEKS Descriptor

(2)(A) describe human and physical characteristics of the same regions at different periods of time to evaluate relationships between past events and current conditions(8)(C) evaluate the economic and political relationships between settlements and the environment, including sustainable development and renewable/nonrenewable resources(12)(B) evaluate the geographic and economic impact of policies related to the development, use, and scarcity of natural resources such as regulations of water(14)(A) analyze current events to infer the physical and human processes that lead to the formation of boundaries and other political divisions(15)(B) explain how citizenship practices, public policies, and decision making may be influenced by cultural beliefs, including nationalism and patriotism(19)(C) examine the environmental, economic, and social impacts of advances in technology on agriculture and natural resources(23)(A) plan, organize, and complete a research project that involves asking geographic questions; acquiring, organizing, and analyzing information; answering questions; and communicating

COMMENTS

ELPS 2D,2I,3B,3G,3E,3H,4C,4D,4F,4G CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA

WEEK 1- 4th Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES

18


MONDAYJanuary 4

14A,15A,18B,21B

Introduction Why Geography Matters: The Eastern Mediterranean Israeli – Palestinian Conflict

Ch 16, Intr

TUESDAYJanuary 5

12A,19C,

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of the Eastern Mediterranean Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 16, L1

WEDNESDAYJanuary 6

1A,5A,7B,11B,16B,17A17B,21A,21C,

Lesson 2: Human Geography of the Eastern Mediterranean History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 16, L2

THURSDAYJanuary 7

2B,8A,8B,19B,


Ch 16, L3

FRIDAYJanuary 8


19


TEKSDescripto

(1)(A) analyze the effects of physical and human geographic patterns and processes on the past and describe their impact on the present, including significant physical features and environmental conditions that influenced migration patterns and shaped the distribution of culture groups today

(5)(A) analyze how the character of a place is related to its political, economic, social, and cultural elements

(7)(B) explain how political, economic, social, and environmental push and pull factors and physical geography affect the routes and flows of human migration

(8)(B) describe the interaction between humans and the physical environment and analyze the consequences of extreme weather and other natural disasters such as El Niño, floods, tsunamis, and volcanoes

(11)(B) identify the factors affecting the location of different types of economic activities, including subsistence and commercial agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries

(12)(A) analyze how the creation, distribution, and management of key natural resources affects the location and patterns of movement of products, money, and people

(14)(A) analyze current events to infer the physical and human processes that lead to the formation of boundaries and other political divisions

(15)(A) identify and give examples of different points of view that influence the development of public policies and decision-making processes on local, state, national, and international levels

(16)(B) describe elements of culture, including language, religion, beliefs and customs, institutions, and technologies

(17)(A) describe and compare patterns of culture such as language, religion, land use, education, and customs that make specific regions of the world distinctive

(B) describe major world religions, including animism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism, and their spatial distribution

(19)(B) analyze ways technological innovations such as air conditioning and desalinization have allowed humans to adapt to places

(21)(A) analyze and evaluate the validity and utility of multiple sources of geographic information such as primary and secondary sources, aerial photographs, and maps

(C) create and interpret different types of maps to answer geographic questions, infer relationships, and analyze change

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,2C,2E,2I,3B,3C,3E,3F,3G,3H CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA


20


MONDAYJanuary 11

17B,17C,17D

Introduction Why Geography Matters: The Northeast A Stateless Nation: the Kurds

Ch 17, Intr

TUESDAYJanuary 12

12A,21B,23A,

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of the Northeast Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 17, L1

WEDNESDAYJanuary 13

1A,5B,11C,12A,14C,18A

Lesson 2: Human Geography of the Northeast History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 17, L2

THURSDAYJanuary 14

1A,19A,22D


Ch 17, L3

FRIDAYJanuary 15


(1)(A) analyze the effects of physical and human geographic patterns and processes on the past and describe their impact on the present, including significant physical features and environmental conditions that influenced migration patterns and shaped the distribution of culture groups today / (11)(C) assess how changes in climate, resources, and infrastructure (technology, transportation, and communication) affect the location and patterns of economic activities / (12)(A) analyze how the creation, distribution, and management of key natural resources affects the location and patterns of movement of products, money, and people (14)(C) analyze the human and physical factors that influence the power to control territory and resources, create conflict/war, and impact international political relations of sovereign nations such as China, the United States, Japan, and Russia and organized nation groups such as the United Nations (UN), and the European Union (EU) / (17)(B) describe major world religions, including animism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism, and their spatial distribution; (C) compare economic, political, or social opportunities in different cultures for women, ethnic and religious minorities, and other underrepresented populations; (D) evaluate the experiences and contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies(18)(A) analyze cultural changes in specific regions caused by migration, war, trade, innovations, and diffusion(B) assess causes, effects, and perceptions of conflicts between groups of people including modern genocides and terrorism(21)(B) locate places of contemporary geopolitical significance on a map / (22)(D) use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation / (23)(A) plan, organize, and complete a research project that involves asking geographic questions; acquiring, organizing, and analyzing information; answering questions; and communicating results

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,1C,2C,2I,3B,3E,3G,3H,4D,4F,4G CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA

WEEK 3- 4th Six Weeks


21


MONDAYJanuary 18

5A,7B,7C12A,17C

Introduction Why Geography Matters: The Arabian Peninsula Migrant Workers in the Arabian Peninsula

Ch 18, Intr

TUESDAYJanuary 19

4B,19B,22D

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of the Arabian Peninsula Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 18, L1

WEDNESDAYJanuary 20

6A,7A,11C,12A,16B,17C,

Lesson 2: Human Geography of the Arabian Peninsula History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 18, L2

THURSDAYJanuary 21

14C,21C,


Ch 18, L3

FRIDAYJanuary 22


TEKS Descriptor

(6)(A) locate and describe human and physical features that influence the size and distribution of settlements(7)(A) construct and analyze population pyramids and use other data, graphics, and maps to describe the population characteristics of different societies and to predict future population trends(11)(C) assess how changes in climate, resources, and infrastructure (technology, transportation, and communication) affect the location and patterns of economic activities.(12)(A) analyze how the creation, distribution, and management of key natural resources affects the location and patterns of movement of products, money, and people(16)(B) describe elements of culture, including language, religion, beliefs and customs, institutions, and technologies(17)(C) compare economic, political, or social opportunities in different cultures for women, ethnic and religious minorities, and other underrepresented populations(19) (B) analyze ways technological innovations such as air conditioning and desalinization have allowed humans to adapt to places(21)(C) create and interpret different types of maps to answer geographic questions, infer relationships, and analyze change.(22)(D) use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation

COMMENTS

ELPS 2C,2I,3B,3C,3D,3E,3G,3H,4F,4G, CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IE,IIA,IIB,IIIA



22


MONDAYJanuary 25

14C,18B

Introduction Why Geography Matters: Central Asia Afghanistan’s Troubled History

Ch 19, Intr

TUESDAYJanuary 26

4A,4B,9A,17C,18A,

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Central Asia Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 19, L1

WEDNESDAYJanuary 27

5A,12A,

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Central Asia History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 19, L2

THURSDAYJanuary 28

5B,12B,15A,


Ch 19, L3

FRIDAYJanuary 29


TEKSDescriptor

(12) Economics. The student understands the economic importance of, and issues related to, the location and management of resources. The student is expected to:(A) analyze how the creation, distribution, and management of key natural resources affects the location and patterns of movement of products, money, and people (B) evaluate the geographic and economic impact of policies related to the development, use, and scarcity of natural resources such as regulations of water (18) Culture. The student understands the ways in which cultures change and maintain continuity. The student is expected to:(A) analyze cultural changes in specific regions caused by migration, war, trade, innovations, and diffusion

COMMENTS

ELPS 2I,3E,3E,3F,3H,4C,4D,4F, CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA



23


MONDAYFebruary 1

8A,11B,15A,22A

Introduction Why Geography Matters: East Africa Export Crops and East Africa

Ch 21, Intr

TUESDAYFebruary 2

3B,4B,4C,19A

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of East Africa Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 21, L1

WEDNESDAYFebruary 3

14C,17D18A,18B,23A,

Lesson 2: Human Geography of East Africa History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 21, L2

THURSDAYFebruary 4

5B,8B,11B,18B,20B


Ch 21, L3

FRIDAYFebruary 5


(8)(A) compare ways that humans depend on, adapt to, and modify the physical environment, including the influences of culture and technology; (B) describe the interaction between humans and the physical environment and analyze the consequences of extreme weather and other natural disasters such as El Niño, floods, tsunamis, and volcanoes / (14)(C) analyze the human and physical factors that influence the power to control territory and resources, create conflict/war, and impact international political relations of sovereign nations such as China, the United States, Japan, and Russia and organized nation groups such as the United Nations (UN), and the European Union (EU) / (15)(A) identify and give examples of different points of view that influence the development of public policies and decision-making processes on local, state, national, and international levels / (17)(D) evaluate the experiences and contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies / (18)(A) analyze cultural changes in specific regions caused by migration, war, trade, innovations, and diffusion / (B) assess causes, effects, and perceptions of conflicts between groups of people including modern genocides and terrorism / (19)(A) evaluate the significance of major technological innovations in the areas of transportation and energy that have been used to modify the physical environment; (C) examine the environmental, economic, and social impacts of advances in technology on agriculture and natural resources / (20)(B) examine the economic, environmental, and social effects of technology such as medical advancements or changing trade patterns on societies at different levels of development / (22)(A) design and draw appropriate graphics such as maps, diagrams, tables, and graphs to communicate geographic features, distributions, and relationships

(23)(A) plan, organize, and complete a research project that involves asking geographic questions; acquiring, organizing, and analyzing information; answering questions; and communicating results; (B) use case studies and GIS to identify contemporary challenges and to answer real-world questions

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,1C,1F,2I,3B,3D,3E,3H,4D,4F,4G CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA


24


MONDAYFebruary 8


TUESDAYFebruary 9

WEDNESDAYFebruary 10

THURSDAYFebruary 11

FRIDAYFebruary 12

TEKS Descriptor

COMMENTS

ELPS CCRS

WEEK 7- 4th

Six WeeksTEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES

25


MONDAYFebruary 15

7A,17C

Introduction Why Geography Matters: West Africa Empowering Women in West Africa

Ch 22, Intr

TUESDAYFebruary 16

4B,4C

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of West Africa Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 22, L1


2A,5B,7B,14C

Lesson 2: Human Geography of West Africa History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 22, L2

THURSDAYFebruary 18

2B,8A,19C,


Ch 22, L3

FRIDAYFebruary 19


TEKS Descriptor

(2)(A) describe human and physical characteristics of the same regions at different periods of time to evaluate relationships between past events and current conditions

(7)(A) construct and analyze population pyramids and use other data, graphics, and maps to describe the population characteristics of different societies and to predict future population trends;

(B) explain how political, economic, social, and environmental push and pull factors and physical geography affect the routes and flows of human migration;

(8)(A) compare ways that humans depend on, adapt to, and modify the physical environment, including the influences of culture and technology;

(19)(C) examine the environmental, economic, and social impacts of advances in technology on agriculture and natural resources.

COMMENTS

ELPS 2I,3C,3D,3E,3F,3G,3H,4C,4F,4G, CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA


26


MONDAYFebruary 22

4B,21C

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Equatorial Africa Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 23, L1

TUESDAYFebruary 23

2A,5A,11B,16D,20B

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Equatorial Africa History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 23, L2


2B,20B,


Ch 23, L3

THURSDAYFebruary 25

½ Day Charro Days

FRIDAYFebruary 26

Charro Days

TEKS Descriptor

(16)(D) compare life in a variety of urban and rural areas in the world to evaluate political, economic, social, and environmental changes

(20)(B) examine the economic, environmental, and social effects of technology such as medical advancements or changing trade patterns on societies at different levels of development

(21)(C) create and interpret different types of maps to answer geographic questions, infer relationships, and analyze change

COMMENTS

ELPS 1C,2I,3B,3D,3G,3H,4F,4G, CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,



27


MONDAYFebruary 29

7D,16D

Introduction Why Geography Matters: Southern Africa Southern Africa and HIV/AIDS

Ch 24, Intr

TUESDAYMarch 1

4A,4B,

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Southern Africa Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 24, L1

WEDNESDAYMarch 2

2A,5B,6A,12A,22D

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Southern Africa History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 24, L2

THURSDAYMarch 3

8C,14A,14C,15A


Ch 24, L3

FRIDAYMarch 4


TEKS Descriptor

(2)(A) describe human and physical characteristics of the same regions at different periods of time to evaluate relationships between past events and current conditions (8)(C) evaluate the economic and political relationships between settlements and the environment, including sustainable development and renewable/nonrenewable resources (16)(D) compare life in a variety of urban and rural areas in the world to evaluate political, economic, social, and environmental changes(20)(B) examine the economic, environmental, and social effects of technology such as medical advancements or changing trade patterns on societies at different levels of development

(21)(C) create and interpret different types of maps to answer geographic questions, infer relationships, and analyze change

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,1C,2C,2I,3C,3B,3D,3H,4F,4G, CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA,IIIB



28


MONDAYMarch 7

7A Introduction Why Geography Matters: India India’s Population Structure

Ch 25, Intr

TUESDAYMarch 8

7A,4B,8A,8B

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of India Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 25, L1

WEDNESDAYMarch 9

2A,7B,16D,17C,18D,19C,

Lesson 2: Human Geography of India History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 25, L2

THURSDAYMarch 10

2B,8A,22B


Ch 25, L3

FRIDAYMarch 11


TEKS Descriptor

(7)(A) construct and analyze population pyramids and use other data, graphics, and maps to describe the population characteristics of different societies and to predict future population trends(B) explain how political, economic, social, and environmental push and pull factors and physical geography affect the routes and flows of human migration(8)(A) compare ways that humans depend on, adapt to, and modify the physical environment, including the influences of culture and technology (16)(D) compare life in a variety of urban and rural areas in the world to evaluate political, economic, social, and environmental changes(17)(C) compare economic, political, or social opportunities in different cultures for women, ethnic and religious minorities, and other underrepresented populations(18)(D) evaluate the spread of cultural traits to find examples of cultural convergence and divergence such as the spread of democratic ideas, U.S.-based fast-food franchises, the English language, technology, or global sports(19)(C) examine the environmental, economic, and social impacts of advances in technology on agriculture and natural resources (22)(B) generate summaries, generalizations, and thesis statements supported by evidence

COMMENTS

ELPS 1C,2C,2I,3B,3C,3D,3E,3G,3H,4F,4G, CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA


29


MONDAYMarch 21

3A,8B

Introduction Why Geography Matters: Pakistan and Bangladesh Flood Prone Pakistan and Bangladesh

Ch 26, Intr

TUESDAYMarch 22

9A,19A,

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Pakistan and Bangladesh Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 26, L1

WEDNESDAYMarch 23

5B,17B,22D,23A

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Pakistan and Bangladesh History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 26, L2

THURSDAYMarch 24

8C,16D,20B,


Ch 26, L3

FRIDAYMarch 25


TEKS Descriptor

(8)(C) evaluate the economic and political relationships between settlements and the environment, including sustainable development and renewable/non-renewable resources

(17)(B) describe major world religions, including animism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism, and their spatial distribution (19)(A) evaluate the significance of major technological innovations in the areas of transportation and energy that have been used to modify the physical environment (22)(D) use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation (23)(A) plan, organize, and complete a research project that involves asking geographic questions; acquiring, organizing, and analyzing information; answering questions; and communicating results

COMMENTS

ELPS 2I,3B,3C,3E,3F,3G,4F,4G, CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA


30


MONDAYMarch 28

5A,14C

Introduction Why Geography Matters: Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, & Sri Lanka Nepal’s Role as a Buffer State

Ch 27, Intr

TUESDAYMarch 29

4A,4B,

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, & Sri Lanka Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 27, L1

WEDNESDAYMarch 30

1A,2A,17B,23A

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, & Sri Lanka History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 27, L2

THURSDAYMarch 31

5A,8C,


Ch 27, L3

FRIDAYApril 1


TEKS Descriptor

(2)(A) describe human and physical characteristics of the same regions at different periods of time to evaluate relationships between past events and current conditions (5)(A) analyze how the character of a place is related to its political, economic, social, and cultural elements (8)(C) evaluate the economic and political relationships between settlements and the environment, including sustainable development and renewable/nonrenewable resources(17)(B) describe major world religions, including animism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism, and their spatial distribution(23)(A) plan, organize, and complete a research project that involves asking geographic questions; acquiring, organizing, and analyzing information; answering questions; and communicating result

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,2C,2E,2I,3B,3C,3D,3E,3G,3H,4C,4F,4G, CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA


31


MONDAYApril 4

8A,8C,10C

Introduction Why Geography Matters: China and Mongolia China’s Growing Energy Demands

Ch 28, Intr

TUESDAYApril 5

4A,8B,

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of China and Mongolia Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 28, L1

WEDNESDAYApril 6

1B,7A,10D,14C,18A,

Lesson 2: Human Geography of China and Mongolia History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 28, L2

THURSDAYApril 7

7D,12B,18D,19C,23C


Ch 28, L3

FRIDAYApril 8


(1)(B) trace the spatial diffusion of phenomena such as the Columbian Exchange or the diffusion of American popular culture and describe the effects on regions of contact / (4)(A) explain how elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent, and mountain barriers influence temperature, precipitation, and distribution of climate regions / (7)(A) construct and analyze population pyramids and use other data, graphics, and maps to describe the population characteristics of different societies and to predict future population trends / (D) examine benefits and challenges of globalization, including connectivity, standard of living, pandemics, and loss of local culture. / (8)(B) describe the interaction between humans and the physical environment and analyze the consequences of extreme weather and other natural disasters such as El Niño, floods, tsunamis, and volcanoes / (10)(D) compare global trade patterns over time and examine the implications of globalization, including outsourcing and free trade zones. / (12)(B) evaluate the geographic and economic impact of policies related to the development, use, and scarcity of natural resources such as regulations of water. / (14)(C) analyze the human and physical factors that influence the power to control territory and resources, create conflict/war, and impact international political relations of sovereign nations such as China, the United States, Japan, and Russia and organized nation groups such as the United Nations (UN), and the European Union (EU). / (18)(A) analyze cultural changes in specific regions caused by migration, war, trade, innovations, and diffusion / (D) evaluate the spread of cultural traits to find examples of cultural convergence and divergence such as the spread of democratic ideas, U.S.-based fast-food franchises, the English language, technology, or global sports. / (19)(C) examine the environmental, economic, and social impacts of advances in technology on agriculture and natural resources. / (23)(C) use problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,1C,2I,3B,3C,3D,3F,3G,4F,4G CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIIA


32


MONDAYApril 11

5A,7A

Introduction Why Geography Matters: Japan Japan’s Aging Population

Ch 29, Intr

TUESDAYApril 12

1A,8B,23A

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Japan Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 29, L1

WEDNESDAYApril 13

5A,10D,11B,14C,

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Japan History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 29, L2

THURSDAYApril 14

8B,19C,23C


Ch 29, L3

FRIDAYApril 15


TEKS Descriptor

(5)(A) analyze how the character of a place is related to its political, economic, social, and cultural elements(7)(A) construct and analyze population pyramids and use other data, graphics, and maps to describe the population characteristics of different societies and to predict future population trends(8)(B) describe the interaction between humans and the physical environment and analyze the consequences of extreme weather and other natural disasters such as El Niño, floods, tsunamis, and volcanoes(10)(D) compare global trade patterns over time and examine the implications of globalization, including outsourcing and free trade zones (11)(B) identify the factors affecting the location of different types of economic activities, including subsistence and commercial agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries(23)(A) plan, organize, and complete a research project that involves asking geographic questions; acquiring, organizing, and analyzing information; answering questions; and communicating results;© use problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,2C,2I,3C,3D,3E,3F,3G,3H,4C,4F,4G CCRS IA,IB,IC,IIA,IIB,IIIA


33


MONDAYApril 18

10C,11B,11C

Introduction Why Geography Matters: North Korea and South Korea Complementarity: Two Koreas

Ch 30, Intr

TUESDAYApril 19

3B,4A,4C

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of North Korea and South Korea Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 30, L1

WEDNESDAYApril 20

2A,6A,18A,18D,23A

Lesson 2: Human Geography of North Korea and South Korea History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 30, L2

THURSDAYApril 21

10B,16D,


Ch 30, L3

FRIDAYApril 22


TEKS Descriptor

6)(A) locate and describe human and physical features that influence the size and distribution of settlements

(10)(B) classify where specific countries fall along the economic spectrum between free-enterprise and communism (18)(A) analyze cultural changes in specific regions caused by migration, war, trade, innovations, and diffusion(D) evaluate the spread of cultural traits to find examples of cultural convergence and divergence such as the spread of democratic ideas, U.S.-based fast-food franchises, the English language, technology, or global sports. (23) (A) plan, organize, and complete a research project that involves asking geographic questions; acquiring, organizing, and analyzing information; answering questions; and communicating results

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,1F,2C,2E,2I,3B,3C,3H,4F,4G, CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA


34


MONDAYApril 25

5A,5B,7D

Introduction Why Geography Matters: Southeast Asia Emerging Markets in Southeast Asia

Ch 31, Intr

TUESDAYApril 26

8B,10D,

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Southeast Asia Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 31, L1

WEDNESDAYApril 27

13A,17B,18A,23A

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Southeast Asia History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 31, L2

THURSDAYApril 28

2B, Lesson 3: People and Their Environment Managing Resources Human Impact Addressing the Issues

Ch 31, L3

FRIDAYApril 29


TEKS Descriptor

(2)(B) explain how changes in societies have led to diverse uses of physical features(8)(B) describe the interaction between humans and the physical environment and analyze the consequences of extreme weather and other natural disasters such as El Niño, floods, tsunamis, and volcanoes(10)(D) compare global trade patterns over time and examine the implications of globalization, including outsourcing and free trade zones(13)(A) interpret maps to explain the division of land, including man-made and natural borders, into separate political units such as cities, states, or countries(17)(B) describe major world religions, including animism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism, and their spatial distribution(18)(A) analyze cultural changes in specific regions caused by migration, war, trade, innovations, and diffusion(23)(A) plan, organize, and complete a research project that involves asking geographic questions; acquiring, organizing, and analyzing information; answering questions; and communicating results

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,1C,2C,2I,3B,3C,3D,3E,4F,4G, CCRS IA,IB,ID,IIA,IIB,IIIA


35


MONDAYMay 2

STAAR/EOC Window

TUESDAYMay 3

WEDNESDAYMay 4

THURSDAYMay 5

FRIDAYMay 6

TEKS Descriptor

COMMENTS

ELPS CCRS


36


MONDAYMay 9

15A,17C

Introduction Why Geography Matters: Australia and New Zealand Australia and New Zealand: Indigenous People

Ch 32, Intr

TUESDAYMay 10

22B, Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Australia and New Zealand Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 32, L1

WEDNESDAYMay 11

1A,7B,10C,

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Australia and New Zealand History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 32, L2

THURSDAYMay 12

8A,12B,22D,23C


Ch 32, L3

FRIDAYMay 13


TEKS Descriptor

(1)(A) analyze the effects of physical and human geographic patterns and processes on the past and describe their impact on the present, including significant physical features and environmental conditions that influenced migration patterns and shaped the distribution of culture groups today(7)(B) explain how political, economic, social, and environmental push and pull factors and physical geography affect the routes and flows of human migration(10)© compare the ways people satisfy their basic needs through the production of goods and services such as subsistence agriculture versus commercial agriculture or cottage industries versus commercial industries(15)(A) identify and give examples of different points of view that influence the development of public policies and decision-making processes on local, state, national, and international levels(17)© compare economic, political, or social opportunities in different cultures for women, ethnic and religious minorities, and other underrepresented populations(18)(A) analyze cultural changes in specific regions caused by migration, war, trade, innovations, and diffusion(22)(B) generate summaries, generalizations, and thesis statements supported by evidence(D) use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation(23)© use problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A,2C,2I,3B,3C,3D,3F,3G,3H,4F,4G, CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA


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MONDAYMay 16

12B,14C

Introduction Why Geography Matters: Oceania Samoa hops the International Date Line

Ch 33, Intr

TUESDAYMay 17

4B,21A,22B,22D,22E,

Lesson 1: Physical Geography of Oceania Landforms Water Systems Climates, Biomes, and Resources

Ch 33, L1

WEDNESDAYMay 18

2A,5A,7B,18A,18C,

Lesson 2: Human Geography of Oceania History and Government Population Patterns Society and Culture Today Economic Activities

Ch 33, L2

THURSDAYMay 19

1A,2B,10C,14C,16A,19C


Ch 33, L3

FRIDAYMay 20


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TEKS Descriptor

(7)(B) explain how political, economic, social, and environmental push and pull factors and physical geography affect the routes and flows of human migration

(10)(C) compare the ways people satisfy their basic needs through the production of goods and services such as subsistence agriculture versus commercial agriculture or cottage industries versus commercial industries (12)(B) evaluate the geographic and economic impact of policies related to the development, use, and scarcity of natural resources such as regulations of water (14)(C) analyze the human and physical factors that influence the power to control territory and resources, create conflict/war, and impact international political relations of sovereign nations such as China, the United States, Japan, and Russia and organized nation groups such as the United Nations (UN), and the European Union (EU) (16)(A) describe distinctive cultural patterns and landscapes associated with different places in Texas, the United States, and other regions of the world, and how these patterns influenced the processes of innovation and diffusion (18)(A) analyze cultural changes in specific regions caused by migration, war, trade, innovations, and diffusion(C) identify examples of cultures that maintain traditional ways, including traditional economies (19)(C) examine the environmental, economic, and social impacts of advances in technology on agriculture and natural resources (21)(A) analyze and evaluate the validity and utility of multiple sources of geographic information such as primary and secondary sources, aerial photographs, and maps (22)(B) generate summaries, generalizations, and thesis statements supported by evidence(D) use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation(E) create original work using proper citations and understanding and avoiding plagiarism

COMMENTS

ELPS 2C,2I,3B,3C,3D,3F,3G,3H,4F,4G CCRS IA,IB,IC,ID,IIA,

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MONDAYMay 23

Semester Review

TUESDAYMay 24

WEDNESDAYMay 25

THURSDAYMay 26

Semester Exams

FRIDAYMay 27

TEKS Descriptor

COMMENTS

ELPS CCRS

40



MONDAYMay 30

Holiday

TUESDAYMay 31

WEDNESDAYJune 1

THURSDAYJune 2

Last Class Day

FRIDAYJune 3

Teacher Preparation Day

TEKS Descriptor

COMMENTS

ELPS CCRS

41

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