Week of Sept. 9-13

Week's Learning Goals
To understand geopolitical issues in Syria
To identify Middle Eastern countries on a map
To understand the importance of using maps
To understand different kinds of maps and their function

9/9/13
Learning Targets:
1.  Paper distribution 
2.  Whole group discussion on using Syrian vocab. terms. and collect homework.
3.  Homework:  watch Charlie Rose interview Bashar al-Assad tonight on PBS at 9:00 p.m. TEST ON SYRIA ON THURS. (changed from Wed.)

9/10/13
Learning Targets:
1.  1 minute write on interview/share with partner
2.  Syrian practice quiz
3.  Homework:  study for Syrian test; be thinking about this question:  What does 9/11 have to do with Syria?

9/11/13
Essential Question:  What does 9/11 have to do with Syria? Whole group discussion.
Vocab. bingo
Homework:  Study

9/12/13 (Early Release)
Learning Targets:
1.  Bingo review
2. Homework:  Study for Syrian Test

9/13/13
1.  Syrian vocab. & writing test.
2.  Homework: Read "Map Fundamentals" section of Barron's.  Study first 10 Ch. 2 vocab.