09/28/15 thru 10/02/15

Objectives: Students will be able to explain the migration of the first Americans and compare and contrast different Native American groups in Texas.

Mon. Reteach and retake Ch. 3 Test.

Tue. Students will be taught how to log in to their Texas History book online and class will explore how to use the online textbook.

Wed. Students will read Ch. 4 lesson one and complete the first lesson notes in their foldable about how the first Americans reached the Americas.

Thu. Students will read Ch. 4 lesson two and complete the second lesson notes in their foldable about the Southeastern and Gulf cultures.

Fri. Students will read Ch. 4 lesson three and complete the third lesson notes in their foldable about the Pueblo and Plains cultures.

09/21/15 thru 09/25/15

Objectives: Students will be able to explain the migration of the first Americans and compare and contrast different Native American groups in early Texas.

Mon. Students will review for the Ch. 3 Test on Wednesday.

Tue. Students will continue to review for the Ch. 3 Test.

Wed. Ch. 3 Test.

Thu. Students will read and discuss Ch. 3 Lesson 1 and complete the first lesson notes in their foldable about how the first Americans reached the Americas.

Fri. Students will read and discuss Ch. 3 Lesson 2 and complete the foldable lesson notes about the Southeastern and Gulf Cultures.

09/14/15 to 09/18/15

Objectives: The students will understand the location and characteristics of places and regions of Texas.

Mon. Students will read and discuss Ch. 3 lesson 1 and identify the features and location of the Mountains and Basin Region. Students will create a foldable for the region.

Tue. Students will read and discuss Ch. 3 lesson 2 and identify the features and location of the Great Plains region and enter information in their foldable for the region.

Wed. Students will read and discuss Ch. 3 lesson 3 and identify the features and location of the North Central Plains region and enter information in their foldable for the region.

Thu. Students will read and discuss Ch. 3 lesson 4 and identify the features and location of the Coastal Plains region and enter information in their foldable for the region.

Fri. Students will complete the Ch. 3 assessment on page 97.

09/07/15 thru 09/11/15

Objectives: The students will understand the effects of the interaction between humans and the environment of Texas.

Mon. Labor Day Holiday.

Tues. Students will take a probe over the Geography of Texas.

Wed. Students will review for a test over Ch. 2.

Thu. Students will take a test over Ch. 2.

Fri. Students will take the Universal Test.

08/31/15 thru 09/04/15

Objectives: Students will learn how geography influences the way people live in Texas.

Mon. Students will read and discuss Ch. 2 Lesson 1 and understand why it is important to understand geography. Students will answer the guiding questions 2, 3, 4 and 5 on pg. 56.

Tue. Students will read and discuss Ch. 2 Lesson 2 and identify the key geographic features and resources of Texas. Students will complete Lesson 2 review.

Wed. Students will read and discuss Ch. 2 leson 3 and explain how the climate affects the people of Texas. Students will complete Lesson 3 review question 3.

Thu. Students will complete a review activity.

Fri. Students will complete an assessment over Ch. 2.

08/24/15 thru 08/28/15

Objectives: Students will know how and why people study geography and how to use globes and maps. They will also know how humans interact with the environment.

Mon. Students will be welcomed to Texas History Class and learn how the class is to be conducted for a better learning experience.

Tue. Students will read Ch. 1 lesson 1 and be able to identify the tools used to study history and draw conclusions about the effects of science and technology on society.

Wed. Students will read Ch. 1 lesson 2 and describe the physical features of places. They will describe how people have changed the environment and analyze why people move from one place to another.

Thu. Students will read Ch. 1 lesson 3 and be able to describe the role and branches of government. They will also analyze the basic principles reflected in the Texas Constitution.

Fri. Students will read Ch. 1 lesson 4 and be able to make inferences about the importance of a cultural identity to a society and draw conclusions about the effects of science and technology on society.