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CLASS OBJECTIVES

August 29 - Sept 2, 2011

 Monday Physical geography and the regions of Texas. Four natural regions of Texas packet- Focus on Gulf Coastal Plains
 Tuesday Physical geography and the regions of Texas.  Four natural regions of Texas packet- Focus on the Great Plains and North Central Texas Plains
 Wednesday Physical geography and the regions of Texas.  Complete the four natural regions of Texas packet- Focus on Mountains and Basins region
 Thursday Quick physical geograpy and four regions review.  Quiz. Begin discussion over early American Indians.
 Friday Continue early American Indians notes.  Focus on the 7 early tribes of Texas.


Sept 6 - Sept 9, 2011
 Monday  Holiday
Tuesday Chart the location of the early Native American tribes in Texas.  Focus on the adaptations they made to survive in early Texas.  
 Wednesday Focus on the Native Americans of the Gulf Coastal Plains
 Thursday Focus on the Native American tribes of the Central and Great Plains of Texas.  Review for TEST on Friday 9/9/2011.
 Friday  TEST over Four physical regions of Texas and early Native Americans!


September 12-16, 2011
 Monday Celebrate Freedom Week! 9/11 Discussion and begin construction on European Explorers Foldable
 Tuesday Vocabulary word chart- Begin notes over the "Big 3" and reasons for European exploration to America.
 Wednesday Continue notes over European Exploration to America.
 Thursday
Complete European Exploration foldable notes.  Watch Discovery Education video clip.
 Friday Counselor Presentation- College ED program
September 26- 30, 2011

 Monday European Explorers Test.  Begin introduction to The Mission System in Texas.
 Tuesday  Spanish Missions in Texas foldable notes.  
 Wednesday   Continue Missions in Texas foldable notes
 Thursday     
 Complete Mission in Texas foldable notes and watch United Discovery video streaming over French and the influence of Spanish missions in Texas. 
 Friday Counselor Presentation- College ED program


October 3-7 , 2011
 Monday
Identify and explain the important events and issues related to European colonization focusing on Spanish and French influence.
 Tuesday
 Identify and explain the important events and issues related to European colonization focusing on Spanish and French influence.
 Wednesday
 Identify and explain the individuals and events that led to Mexican independence and the impact it had on Texas.
 Thursday     
Identify and explain the individuals and events that led to Mexican independence and the impact it had on Texas.
 Friday
 Counselor Presentation- College ED program



October 24-28, 2011
 Monday
I can...analyze the influence of empresarios on present day Texas and on the settlement patterns of various immigrant groups.
 Tuesday
 I can...analyze the influence of empresarios on present day Texas and on the settlement patterns of various immigrant groups.
 Wednesday
  I can...analyze the influence of empresarios on present day Texas and on the settlement patterns of various immigrant groups.
 Thursday     
I can...trace and chart the development of events that led to the Texas Revolution.
 Friday
 I can...trace and chart the development of events that led to the Texas Revolution.


October 31-November 4, 2011
 Monday
I can...trace and chart the development of events that led to the Texas Revolution.
 Tuesday
 I can...trace and chart the development of events that led to the Texas Revolution.
 Wednesday
 I can...trace and chart the development of events that led to the Texas Revolution.
 Thursday     

 Friday