Lesson Plans: March 23-27

This is the week!

After Wednesday, I have officially taught you everything you need to know for the OAT. 1 year of content! Done!

Of course, this doesn’t mean we’re at the end of school. Instead, we have a solid month or review. Remember, your OAT will feature questions from 6th & 7th grade. Which is why I’ve published the most excellent TMSSSBook! An OAT review guide.

The objectives for the week:

  • Finish up the Civil War (8 grade SS Hist. 6&7)
  • Begin the review

Monday

  1. WU
  2. Quiz
  3. Finish the Civil War Presentation
  4. Hand Out: Review for short cycle 6

Tuesday

  1. WU
  2. Conclude Review for SC6
  3. Movie Clip: Glory

Wednesday

  1. In the Lab! TEST: Civil War

Thursday

  1. WU
  2. Explanation of Review: How this will work
  3. First Concepts:
    • What are the Major Physical Features of the World?
    • What are regions?

Friday

  1. WU
  2. Quiz
  3. Review Concepts:
    • How does the environment influence people?
    • How do people modify their environment?

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