Calendar: Quarter 1
During our first trimester, students will learn how geography affects life in Utah, and how geology shaped and is shaping our state. Students will analyze ancient Native American Indian cultures and the lifestyles of Utah's historic tribes before contact with Europeans. They will also examine why Spanish explorers, mountain men, and early pioneers traveled through Utah and the impact their arrival had on native cultures.
Color Key: Starters - Starters/Bell Activities have to be completed even if a student is absent or tardy. Assignments Review Days Exams and/or Essays |
Monday, Aug. 19No School for 7th & 8th
6th first day Back to School Night 6th - 8th grades 6:00 - 7:30 Monday, Aug. 26Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Geography Powerpoint: Theme 1: Location - Utah's Spot in the World and notes How to Read Maps (pg. 11 of the study guide) (Want to practice? Try these extended learning activities) Starter: define arid Reading pgs. 6-7 Classwork to finish: *Study Guide Chapters 1&2 questions 1-2 *Location notes Monday, Sept. 2Labor Day
No School Monday, Sept. 9Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Testing Skills: Map Skills Review Work on page 10 of your study guide. Read the instructions carefully! Starter: Review questions 4-5 in your study guide with your table partner. Finish page 12. Monday, Sept. 16Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Geography PowerPoint Theme 5: Region and notes Regions of Utah organizer/thinking map: The Rocky Mountains, Colorado Plateau, & Great Basin Geographical Regions of Utah chart or thinking map Starter: Review questions 3, 9 in your study guide with your table partner. Reading pgs. 10-15 Classwork to finish: *Study Guide Chapters 1&2 questions 9-10 Monday, Sept. 23Unit I: Chapter 2
Utah Geology Geology PowerPoint: Earth's History & Geologic Time Understanding Geologic History activity and Notes Starter: define era & geologist Reading pgs. 28-29 Classwork to finish: -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 16 -Geologic Time page in Utah's Geologic Storybook Monday, Sept. 30Unit I:Chapter 2
Utah Geology Geology PowerPoint: Geologic Eras 4 Utah in Past Eras: Today's Era Paleozoic Era reading Starter: define quarry & excavation Reading pgs. 30-31 Classwork to finish: -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 25-26 -Paleozoic page in Utah's Geologic Storybook Monday, Oct. 8Unit I:Chapter 2
Utah Geology Finished Geology PowerPoint: Natural Forces Shape Utah - Mountain formation, faults, & erosion; Utah's rocks and minerals Geology PowerPoint: Natural Forces Today: Natural Disasters Starter:define economy Reading pgs. 38-39, 41 Classwork to finish: "Natural Forces Shape Utah" notes -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 19-20 Extension Activity: -Ancient Life in Utah: Dinosaurs reading Monday, Oct. 14Mini Unit I: Sources of History
History Literacy Pretest on Canvas Quiz: Utah Landforms and/or Essay outline Starter: What is History? & How do we learn about the past? Classwork to finish: Be sure to submit your pretest. Monday, Oct. 21Unit II: Utah’s Native People
Chapter 3 - The American Indians Mini Unit I: Sources of History Started guided notes from the PowerPoint Starter: Work on the map on page 9 of the new study guide. Reading pgs. 46-47 Classwork to finish: None Study Guide Start Study Guide 3, work on the map on question 38-39. |
Tuesday, Aug. 20Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography 1st Day Questions Personal Circle maps Starter: 1st Day Questionnaire Classwork to finish: 1st Day Questions Class Syllabus/Policies Tuesday, Aug. 27Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Longitude and Latitude mini activity Reading a map: Utah Road Map Activity part 1 Helpful Website Starter: define landform Reading pgs. 6-7 Classwork to finish: Page 11 of the Study Guide Chapters 1&2 Tuesday, Sept. 3STAR READING TEST
If you finish early, work on questions 4-5 in your study guide. Class Syllabus/Policies handout and "quiz" Starter: Get ready for the STAR test. Tuesday, Sept. 10Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Map Activity CFA (Quiz) Starter: Answer questions 14-15 in your study guide with your table partner. Finish page 12 in the study guide with a book. Tuesday, Sept. 17Unit I: Chapter 2
Utah Geology Finished: Geographical Regions of Utah chart or thinking map Starter: Review questions 10-12 in your study guide with your table partner. Finish page 12 if you are not done with it yet. Reading pgs. 28-29 Classwork to finish: *Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 13 *Landforms map Tuesday, Sept. 24Unit I: Chapter 2
Utah Geology Geology PowerPoint: Geologic Eras 1 Utah in Past Eras: Today's Era: Hadean Eon reading Starter: Read pages 34-35. Answer questions 25-27 in your study guide. Reading pgs. 28-29 Classwork to finish: -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 30 -Hadean page in Utah's Geologic Storybook PTC 4:00 - 7:00 Tuesday, Oct. 1Unit I:Chapter 2
Utah Geology Fossils PowerPoint and activity instructions How Fossils are Made reading activity Starter: define fossil fuels & fault Reading pgs. 30-31 Classwork to finish: -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 25-26 -Thinking Like a Paleontologist activity Tuesday, Oct. 9Unit I:Chapter 2
Utah Geology Geology PowerPoint: Geologic Era 6 - The Ice Age & Lake Bonneville Utah in Past Eras: Today's Era Cenozoic Era Starter: Review questions 18-19 in your study guide with your table partner. Reading pgs. 38-39, 41 Classwork to finish: -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 27-28 Extension Activity: -The Ice Age in Utah reading activity and map Tuesday, Oct. 15STAR READING TEST
Work on the Prehistoric Native Americans in Utah map after the STAR test. Tuesday, Oct. 22Unit II: Utah’s Native People
Chapter 3 - The American Indians Mini Unit I: Sources of History Finished guided notes from the PowerPoint Starter: define artifact & archaeologists Reading pgs. 46-47 Classwork to finish: What is History notes Study Guide Start Study Guide 3, work on the map on question 38-39. |
Wednesday, Aug. 21Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography PowerPoint: How Well Do You Know Utah? How well do you know Utah? activity Helpful Links Utah Symbols Lists Utah Trivia Starter: Start the "How Well Do You Know Utah?" activity Classwork to finish: How well do you know Utah? activity Answer Key Wednesday, Aug. 28Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Reading a map: Utah Road Map Activity Helpful Website Starter: Answer questions 1-2 in the study using your location notes. Reading pgs. 6-7 Classwork to finish: Page 11 of the Study Guide Chapters 1&2 Wednesday, Sept. 4Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Geography PowerPoint: Theme 2: Place and notes Finish reading a map: Utah Road Map Activity Start: Utah's Natural Resources map (See Sample for help) Reading pgs. 6-9, 19 Helpful Website Starter: define natural resource & renewable Classwork to finish: *Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 6-9 Wednesday, Sept. 11Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Geography PowerPoint Theme 3: Human/Environment Interaction and notes Finish the focus notes summary for Place and Human/Environment Interaction. Starter: define domestic & indigenous Classwork to finish: *Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 4 *Finish the Natural Resources Map Wednesday, Sept. 18Unit I: Chapter 2
Utah Geology Geography PowerPoint: Public and Private Lands, Environment Public v. Private Land thinking map Analyzing the Argument: Utah's Public Lands Starter: define climate Reading pgs. 28-29 Classwork to finish: *Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 13 *Landforms map Wednesday, Sept. 25Unit I: Chapter 2
Utah Geology Geology PowerPoint: Geologic Eras 2 Utah in Past Eras: Today's Era Archean Eon reading Starter: Finish the Hadean Eon circle map Reading pgs. 28-29 Classwork to finish: -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 22-24 -Archean page in Utah's Geologic Storybook PTC 4:00 - 7:00 Wednesday, Oct. 2Unit I:Chapter 2
Utah Geology Thinking Like a Paleontologist activity If you were absent, plan to come in during Peak to work with the fossils from today's activity. Starter: Review questions 20-23 in your study guide with your table partner. Reading pgs. 30-31 Classwork to finish: -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 25-26 -How Fossils are Made reading activity Wednesday, Oct. 10Unit I: Chapter 1&2
Review Utah Geography & Geology Geography Stations Activity Chapter 1&2 Catch Up and Review You can review with Mrs. Lisonbee's Geography and Geology Kahoot! Starter: Review questions 27, 29-31 in your study guide with your table partner. Classwork to finish: -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 29-31 And any incomplete parts of the study guide Wednesday, Oct. 16Unit I: Chapter 1&2
Review Utah Geography & Geology Chapter 1&2 Essay finish the final essay Short Essays - Writing a simple essay Starter: Work on your essay outline Classwork to finish: -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 Finish the essay All activities from this unit should be complete and turned in. Wednesday, Oct. 23Unit II: Utah’s Native People
Chapter 3 - The American Indians Mini Unit I: Sources of History Primary and Secondary Sources? Starter: define infer Reading pgs. 46-47 Classwork to finish: None Study Guide Start Study Guide 3, work on the map on question 38-39. |
Thursday, Aug. 22Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Geography Powerpoint: Theme 1: Location - Utah's Spot in the World and focus notes Starter: Correct the "How Well Do You Know Utah?" activity Reading pgs. 4-5 Classwork to finish: *How well do you know Utah? activity Answer Key Thursday, Aug. 29Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Geography PowerPoint: Theme 2: Place and notes Reading a map: Utah Road Map Activity Helpful Website Starter: define plateau & basin Reading pgs. 8-9, 19 Classwork to finish: *Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 4-5 *Place notes Thursday, Sept. 5Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Geography PowerPoint: Utah's Plants and Animals, and Climate Book Info. Search: Climate, Plant, and Animal Information Search activity Starter: Answer questions 11-12 in your study guide with the glossary and pages 282 and 284. Reading pgs. 20-23 Classwork to finish: *Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 11-12 *Finish the reading activity Thursday, Sept. 129Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Map Activity Quiz Reflection Finish STAR test Students went through their quiz to find areas of strengths and places for improvement using the Test Correction and Reflection guide. Starter: Answer questions 6-9 in your study guide with your table partner. Finish page 12 in the study guide with a book. Thursday, Sept. 19Unit I: Chapter 2
Utah Geology Geography PowerPoint: Public and Private Lands, Environment Public v. Private Land thinking map Analyzing the Argument: Utah's Public Lands Starter: Read pages Reading pgs. 28-29 Classwork to finish: *Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 13 *Landforms map Thursday, Sept. 26Unit I: Chapter 2
Utah Geology Geology PowerPoint: Geologic Eras 3 Utah in Past Eras: Today's Era Proterozoic Eon reading Starter: Finish the Archean Eon circle map Reading pgs. 28-29 Classwork to finish: -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 27 -Proterozoic page in Utah's Geo Storybook Thursday, Oct. 3,Unit I:Chapter 2
Utah Geology Geology PowerPoint: Geologic Eras 5 Utah in Past Eras: Today's Era Mesozoic Era reading Starter: Review questions 16-17, 28 in your study guide with your table partner. Reading pgs. 30-31 Classwork to finish: -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 20-21 Thursday, Oct. 11Unit I: Chapter 1&2
Exam Utah Geography & Geology Chapter 1&2 Exam and Test Reflection Starter: Pick up testing materials and be ready to start at the bell. Classwork to finish: -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 All questions Thursday, Oct. 17No School
Fall Break Thursday, Oct. 24Unit II: Utah’s Native People
Chapter 3 - The American Indians Primary and Secondary Sources CFA Quiz Quiz: Utah Landforms Work on your essay when you are finished with the quizzes. Starter: define prehistoric & culture End of Quarter 1 |
Friday, Aug. 23Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Geography Powerpoint: Theme 1: Location - Utah's Spot in the World and finish the focus notes Study Guide for Chapters 1&2 Starter: define geography in your study guide Reading pgs. 4-5 Classwork to finish: Focus notes summary Friday, Aug. 30Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Geography PowerPoint: Theme 2: Place and notes Reading a map: Utah Road Map Activity Answer questions 4-5 in the study guide if you finish early. Starter: define tributary & irrigation Reading pgs. 6-10 Classwork to finish: *Utah Road Map Activity (due Friday) *Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 4-5 *Place notes Friday, Sept. 6Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Geography PowerPoint: Utah's Plants and Animals, and Climate Finish: Climate, Plant, and Animal Information Search activity Finish Utah's Natural Resources Map (See Sample for help) Chapter 1 Study Guide question 12-13 Reading pgs. 16-19 Starter: Work on page 12 of your study guide. Read the instructions carefully! Classwork to finish: *Study Guide Chapters 1&2 questions 14-15 Friday, Sept. 13Unit I: Chapter 1
Utah Geography Geography PowerPoint: Theme 4: Movement & Utah's Natural Resources and notes Starter: Review questions 6-8 in your study guide with your table partner. Classwork to finish: *Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 4 *Finish the Natural Resources Map Friday, Sept. 20Unit I: Chapter 2
Utah Geology Teacher Professional Development/Work Day 1/2 Day of School Friday, Sept. 27No School Friday, Oct. 4Unit I:Chapter 2
Utah Geology Geology PowerPoint: Natural Forces Shape Utah - Mountain formation, faults, & erosion; Utah's rocks and minerals Starter: define erosion and sediment Reading pgs. 36-37 Classwork to finish: -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 question 20-21 Friday, Oct. 12Unit I: Chapter 1&2
Review Utah Geography & Geology Chapter 1&2 Essay Chapter 1&2 Essay Prep - Brainstorming and Introductions Short Essays - Writing a simple essay Quiz: Utah Landforms Starter: Work on your essay brainstorms Classwork to finish: -Study Guide Chapters 1&2 Finish the essay brainstorms and outline. All activities from this unit should be complete and turned in. Friday, Oct. 18No School
Fall Break Friday, Oct. 25Unit II: Utah’s Native People
Chapter 3 - The American Indians Catch up and review Group Activity: What type of artifact is it? 1/2 Day of School |
Week 1 Wrap UpComplete any assignments that you didn't have time to finish in class.
1st Day Questions Class Syllabus/Policies How well do you know Utah? activity Week 2 Wrap UpComplete any
assignments that you didn't have time to finish in class. Location notes Place notes Parts of a map and their purpose (Study Guide p. 11) Week 3 Wrap UpComplete any
assignments that you didn't have time to finish in class. Utah Road Map activity Natural Resources map Week 4 Wrap UpComplete any assignments that you didn't have time to finish in class.
*Human/Environment Interaction notes *Movement notes *Region notes Geography Stations Activity Test Correction and Reflection guide Week 5 Wrap UpComplete any
assignments that you didn't have time to finish in class. Regions of Utah organizer/thinking map Public & Private Lands thinking map Analyzing the Argument: Utah's Public Lands Remember! Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences are next week! Make sure your grades are ready to show your parents. Week 6 Wrap UpComplete any assignments that you didn't have time to finish in class.
Utah's Geologic Story: Understanding Geologic History book page Hadean Eon book page Archaean Eon page Extension Activities Article study: Lost continents found deep underground as old as Earth shed light on planet’s formation Week 7 Wrap UpComplete any assignments that you didn't have time to finish in class.
Utah's Geologic Story: Proterozoic Eon page Paleozoic Era page How Fossils are Made reading activity Thinking Like a Paleontologist activity Mesozoic Era page Extension Activity Natural Resources debate? Coal, oil, and renewable energy?? Week 8 Wrap UpComplete any
assignments that you didn't have time to finish in class. Utah's Geologic Story: Cenozoic Era page Natural Forces Shape Utah notes Utah Landforms Quiz Chapter 1&2 Exam Chapter 1&2 Essay Extension Activities 1) Read pages 36-37 and complete the reading guide: The Ice Age in Utah 2) Read pages 30-31 and complete the reading guide: Utah's Dinosaurs Week 9 Wrap UpComplete any assignments that you didn't have time to finish in class.
Pretest: Reading Historical Sources Chapter 1&2 Essay End of Quarter 1Complete any assignments that you didn't have time to finish in class.
-What is History? notes Primary and Secondary Sources CFA Quiz Quiz: Utah Landforms Chapter 1&2 Review |