1. Geography 1/24 to 1/28

2. GEOGRAPHY GRADE 9 January 24 th, 2016 DO NOW: Write the date and the question... Describe Jared Diamond’s argument in at least 3 sentences. You may use your notes! CLASS RULES: 1.BE PREPARED (Text, Folder, Pens, Planner) 2.Remain Seated 3.Raise your hand quietly 4.No bathroom, locker, bag visits 5. Be Respectful, NO arguing or Talking back OBJECTIVE: Case Study Examination and Argument- Geography’s effect on development EXIT TICKET: None Today HOMEWORK: Print out a current event of country in Africa due Monday; Worksheet due Tuesday

3. Q3 Project and 1/24 Homework  Introduction – Quarter 3 Current Events Project  Due Date: Sunday Feb. 21  Homework: Current Events Research  Research a current event in Africa for tomorrow (Monday 1/24)  Be prepared to discuss in class tomorrow.  What is happening? Why is it important? What are the causes? Why should you care?  Guns, Germs, and Steel Quiz – Monday, Feb. 1

4. Cause and Effect  Work through Guns, Germs, and Steel cause and effect chart.  Be able to explain each term and how it leads to each other term and then analyze how this had led to the development of civilizations.

5. Sunday 1/24  Jared Diamond Review: Starting with Geography Geography Climate, Landscape, Vegetation 1.Length of growing season 2.Types of plants able to grow 3.Nutrients in soil

6. Sunday 1/24  Geography impacted food production Food Production Wheat and barley (efficiency), storing, settlements 1.Wheat and Barley were easy to produce (large quantities) 2.Granary and advantages to storing food (steady food supply, time for specialization) 3.No longer nomadic (steady food supply in one area so no need to move)

7. Sunday 1/24  Settlements lead to Animal Domestication Animal Domestication Resources, farming 1.Milk, Meat, Fur, work 2.More productive farming (plow and manure)

8. Sunday 1/24  Farming leads to development  Being more productive farmers allows for time to specialize in other areas.  Diamond argues that when you have time to do other things you are able to innovate and conquer.

9. Monday 1/25 – Do Now  Describe your current event in 3-4 sentences.  Today: In your group, you will share out your current events.  You will choose 1 event from your group to share and explain with the class.  Be sure the include all aspects. – What, When, Why, etc.  We will also discuss these events as a class.

10. GEOGRAPHY GRADE 9 January 24 th January 25 th, 2016 DO NOW: Write the date and the question... According to Jared Diamond, what causes certain civilizations to develop while other don’t? Explain! You may use your notes! CLASS RULES: 1.BE PREPARED (Text, Folder, Pens, Planner) 2.Remain Seated 3.Raise your hand quietly 4.No bathroom, locker, bag visits 5. Be Respectful, NO arguing or Talking back OBJECTIVE: Case Study Examination and Argument EXIT TICKET: None Today HOMEWORK: Print out a current event of country in Africa due Monday; Worksheet due Tuesday

11. Wednesday 1/27 – Do Now  What ideas do you have for your project?  What event would you like to research?  LAB DAY! Q3 Current Events Project Research  Due: Sunday February 21 st, 2016 

12. Thursday 1/26 Do Now  What new facts have your found out about your topic based on your research from yesterday?  LAB DAY! Q3 Current Events Project Research  Due: Sunday, February 21 st, 2016