Absolute vs. Relative Location (169-168)

1. Set up binder

• Write Down homework
• Reading Log Check

2. Get out Geography Packet from time with Substitute

3. Whole Group: Lesson 1

• Annotate
• Complete Questions

Homework:

• Read Jedi, Read!
• Bring Book in Reading Range starting 9/6
• Geography Packet: Lesson 2-6 (due 9/6)
• Middle East Map (due 9/6)

Manual Lexile Leveling (170)

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1. Set up for class (5 min)
• Pick up Laptop
• Open Binder to turn in
• Write down homework in planner
2. When finished, Google Survey Quiz on Sub Material (15 min.)
• Planner Check
• Homework Check
3. Together, we will watch this Video on how to Manually Lexile Level ANY book (p1)
4. Exit Slip (10 min.)
5. Closing (5)

Homework:

• Read, Jedi Read!
• Finish Lexile the Leveling Worksheet.

Substitute (172-171)

Ms. Kelly is out sick Wednesday 8/24-Friday 8/26.
The substitute will provide handouts for classwork and homework.

Lexile and Diagnostic Reflections (174-173)

1. Do Now:

1. Get a laptop
2. Set up desk
• Binder open to Reading Log
• Planner open to this week
• 12 complete Flashcards
3. Write down homework

2. Vocabulary Review

3. Diagnostic Reflection

4. Manual Lexile Leveling

5. Lexile Scavenger Hunt

Homework:

1. Read, Jedi Read --> 45/Summary/Signed
2. Get a book on your reading level

3. Flashcards (see below)
4. Get Jedi Reflection Signed
5. Complete Lexile Scavenger Hunt and get signed

6. Study for Middle East (Trial 2)

13. Eratosthenes: He invented the word "geography" and calculated the Earth's circumference
14. Aristotle: First demonstrated that the earth was round by gravity theory, earth's circular shadow and proving that stars travel N or S together.
15. Mercator projection (1569): Type of map that uses right angles; direction is perfect; distorts size as you get closer to poles; characterized by a very large Greenland or Antarctica
16. Robinson projection (round edges): type of map that tries to correct distortion near polls by curving; distortion is moderate as you move away from poles; shapes are true around 45° N or S or within 45° of the Central Meridian; balances distortion by making errors in all four ways
17. Peters projection (1974): type of map that focuses on keeping landmasses true; corrects misconceptions about the size of Africa and Latin America created by the Mercator and Robinson maps; controversial
18. Equal area projections: type of map where relative sizes are the same; distorts shape near poles; to preserve size and shape of land masses; interruptions and meridians that do not converge or form right angles with the parallels

Lexile Bookmark (175)

1. Do Now:

1. Get a laptop
2. Set up desk
3. Write down homework
4. Complete New Reading log

2. Get out 1 Index Card and Log into Achieve

• Lexile Level

3. Lexile.com

• Lexile Range

Homework

1. Read, Jedi Read --> 45/Summary/Signed
2. Get a book on your reading level

3. Flashcards

4. Study for Middle East (Trial 2)

7. Scale: Generally, the relationship between the portion of the Earth being studied and the Earth as a whole, specifically the relationship between the size of an object on a map and the size of the actual feature on Earth's surface
8. Space: The physical gap or interval between two object
9. Site: Physical characteristics of a place; ex: climate, water sources, topography, soil, vegetation, latitude, and elevation
10. Region: An area distinguished by a unique combination of trends or features
11. Culture: The body of customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits that together constitute a group of people's distinct tradition
12. Resource: A substance in the environment that is useful to people, is economically and technologically feasible to access, and is socially acceptable to use

Jedi Trial 1 (177 & 176)

1. Set up your desk.
2. Write homework in planner.
3. Get out two sheets of paper:

• Fold them vertically (hotdog) down the middle. 
• Number 1-235. Do not skip lines. 
• Use both columns on each side of the paper

4. Tutorial Expectations for SSS/Tutoring

• Tutorial Log
• Learning Process
• Tutorial Request Form

5. EOY Final -- only Trial 1 will go in the gradebook!

• Finish Early? Assign yourself to one of these things:
• Read a book and record your time on your log-- I'll sign for the minutes you read.
• Do homework from another class

6. Jedis hand-grade each other's Trial 1.
7. Analyze the results of our diagnostics using this Google Form.

Homework:

• Read, Jedi! Read! (45/Summary/Signed)
• Flashcards for the following Unit 1: Basic Geography Concept Vocabulary

1. Globalization: Actions or processes that involve the entire world and result in making something worldwide in scope
2. Geography: The study of where things are found on Earth's surface and the reason for the location
3. Human geography: The study of where and why human activities are located where they are; ex: religions, businesses, and cities
4. Physical geography:  The study of where and why natural forces occur as they do; ex: climates, landforms, and types of vegetation
5. Map: A two-dimensional, or flat, representation of Earth's surface or a portion of it
6. Cartography: The science of making maps

• Begin studying for Trial 2 Geography section: Middle East Region
1. Syria
2. Cyprus
3. Israel & the Palestinian Territories
4. Jordan
5. Egypt
6. Saudi Arabia
7. Yemen
8. Oman
9. United Arab Emirates
10. Qatar
11. Bahrain
12. Kuwait
13. Iraq
14. Iran
15. Turkmenistan
16. Kazakhstan
17. Uzbekistan
18. Kyrgyzstan
19. Tajikistan
20. Afghanistan
21. Pakistan
22. Lebanon

Diagnostic (179 & 178)

1. Set up your desk.
2. Write homework in planner.
3. Take Diagnostic
4. Grade with GradeCam
5. Assign yourself to one of these things:

• Complete your unfinished notes on "Why Reading Matters"
• Borrow my binder and ensure your binder is ready for binder check
• Practice identifying and spelling areas on a whiteboard for Trial 1
• Read a book and record your time on your log-- I'll sign for the minutes you read.
• Do homework from another class

Homework:

• Read, Jedi! Read! (45/Summary/Signed)
• Study for Trial 1

Prepare for Trial 1 (180)

1. Pick up today's Handouts and whiteboards.
2. Prepare your desk for class, using the diagram on the right (no laptops/no notes)
3. Write down homework in agenda.
4. Practice on whiteboard.
5. Homework Check:

• Map (labeled and colored)
• Reading Log
• Agenda
• Letter/Syllabus Receipt if you have not yet turned it in

6. If time (or at home), Practice for Trial 1.

Homework:
1. 42/summary/signed
2. Study for Trial 1
3. If your map had mistakes or was incomplete, you have 24 hours to fix it and show it to me. DO NOT leave it on my desk. Come find me.

The Jedi Binder (Day 182 & 181)

1. Setting up the Jedi Binder
2. Assignment 3

• Cornell Notes: Why Reading Matters

Homework:

1. Get all materials and prepare binder for check.
2. 42/Summary/Signature
3. Study for Trial 1
• Per 1, 3, 5: Thursday Aug 18
• Per 2, 4: Friday Aug 19
4. Color ONE SIDE of your map, and identify the following areas:
• North America
• Central America
• South America
• Greenland
• Europe
• Asia
• Africa
• Middle East
• Australia
• New Zealand 
• Antarctica
• Pacific Ocean 
• Atlantic Ocean 
• Indian Ocean 
• Arctic Ocean 
• Southern Ocean

Additional Homework for Periods 2 and 4:

Period 2:

• All of the above AND
• Complete Cornell Notes for Why Reading Matters

Period 4:

• All of the above AND
• Complete Cornell Notes for Why Reading Matters
• Letter to Jedi Ms. Kelly
• Previous Educational Experience/Who you were as a student
• What kind of student do you want to be moving forward? What will you do to accomplish your goals? How can I help you achieve these goals?

The Ways of the F.O.R.C.E. (Day 184-183)

1. Setting up your Cornell Notes
2. Intro to the Jedi Code: A Metaphorical Guide to Life
   
   
   
3. The Ways of the F.O.R.C.E. Presentation
4. Summarize Notes & Share out
5. Practice Continents and Oceans on Whiteboards
• Identify and correctly spell the following: 
1. North America
2. Central America
3. South America
4. Greenland
5. Europe
6. Asia
7. Africa
8. Middle East
9. Australia
10. New Zealand 
11. Pacific Ocean 
12. Atlantic Ocean 
13. Indian Ocean 
14. Arctic Ocean 
15. Southern Ocean
6. Homework and Supplies Check
7. Exit Slip: Letter to Jedi Ms. Kelly

All Classes Homework:

• Daily Reading-- 42 minutes, summary, parent signature. If you missed a day or did not read the full 42 minutes, you must add additional minutes to catch up for the lost time.
• Study for Trial 1: Continents and Oceans on Aug 18-19

Additional Homework for Period 2 and 4:

• Letter to Jedi Ms. Kelly
• Previous Educational Experience/Who you were as a student
• What kind of student do you want to be moving forward? What will you do to accomplish your goals? How can I help you achieve these goals?

Welcome to Human Geography (Day 185)

1. Welcome
2. Meet Jedi Ms. Kelly
3. Go over Syllabus & Materials
4. Pass out Syllabus Receipt & Wordsearch
5. Jedi Name Game (If time)

Homework:

1. Go over Syllabus with parent and both sign Syllabus Receipt
2. Complete Wordsearch
3. Read any book you want for 42 min and complete/parent sign Jedi Reading Response Log
4.  Gather the following supplies:

• Spiral bound Student Planner
• Headphones/Earbuds
• 3-Ring Binder (HG only)
• Dividers w/ Labels
• Notebook paper

• Post-it Notes
• Index Cards 
• Colored Pencils 
• Highlighters 
• Pencils (with extra lead if you are using mechanical)