Social Studies Lesson Plans for

Sept 28 -  Oct 2, 2009

Dates	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Standards:	6-1.3  6-1.4  6-1.5	6-1.3  6-1.4  6-1.5	6-1.3  6-1.4  6-1.5	6-1.3  6-1.4  6-1.5	6-1.3  6-1.4  6-1.5
Objectives:	Complete and present brochure project	Test on Mesopotamia civilizations	What are the significant features as in geography, religion, politics, economics and social structure of the Nile River Valley?	Geography of Ancient Egypt	Introduction to ancient Egypt
Warm-up:	Who was Abraham?	Who were the Hebrew?	Tell me what you know about the Nile	Atlas 10A	Atlas 10B
Procedures: PowerPoint slides and video clips will be used where appropriate during the week.	1. Complete and present brochures on Mesopotamia for grade	1. Open book test 2. Define new vocabulary	1. Powerpoint introduction to Egypt 2. Graphic organizer handout	1. Complete a map of Egypt	1. Powerpoint presentation on ancient Egypt 2. Oral questions
Assessment:	Brochure project	Test	Class participation	Map	Class participation
Homework:	Prepare for open book test tomorrow on Mesopotamia	Review new vocabulary	Review vocabulary	Review vocabulary	Enjoy the Weekend!