Lesson Plans: March 30-April 3

Education & Technology & Life

March 27, 2009

The goal this week is to cover Social Studies methods and 6th grade curriculum.

Monday

5 minute study/review
5 minute assessment
Key Concepts
- What can you use as a source to gain information?
- How do researchers support their positions?
Homework: Study your homework card (The key concepts)

Tuesday

5 minute study/review
5 minute assessment
Key Concepts
- How do we organize historical information?
- What are strategies for doing group work?
- What comparisons can we make about culture?
Homework: Study your homework card (The key concepts)

Wednesday

5 minute study/review
5 minute assessment
Key Concepts
- What are the ancient civilizations and their legacies? (6th Grade PPT)
- How did civilizations interact?
Homework: Study your homework card (The key concepts)

Thursday

5 minute study/review
5 minute assessment
Key Concepts
- What are the world’s major religions? (6th Grade PPT)
Homework: Study your homework card (The key concepts)

Friday

Moodle: Review of all concepts to date.

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