Daily Learning Plan Monday and Tuesday

SUBJECT:

PROCEDURE:
Social Studies

DATE(s):
2-2-15, 2-3-15
STANDARD(s) / OBJECTIVE(s):
SOL(s)
3.4 The student will develop map skills by
a) locating Greece, Rome, and West Africa;
b) describing the physical and human
characteristics of Greece, Rome, and West Africa;
c) explaining how the people of Greece, Rome,
and West Africa adapted to and/or changed their
environment to meet their needs.
VBO(s)

Student Friendly Objective: I can understand the difference between

Ancient Rome and present day Rome. I can locate Rome on a map.
I can explain the connection between the geography and the lifestyle of the
Ancient Romans.
Anticipatory Set/Opening:
TTW: ask student about where we live and how it affects our lives
(activities, food, clothing, jobs)
TTW: tell students they will be taking a virtual field trip.
TTW: show artifacts from Italy (Boothe)

SS.3.3 The student demonstrates

knowledge and
understanding of life in
ancient Rome.
SS.3.3.1 Describe the physical
environment of ancient Rome.
(SOL 3.4)

Direct Instruction:
TTW: using Google Earth, begin at Seatack travel to Italy.
TTW: show students land forms, location, architecture and closeups of buildings and land.
TTW: show photographs from curriculum guide if needed

MATERIALS & RESOURCES:

Monday
TSW: give input of geographic characteristics of Rome (hills, river,
Mediterranean Sea, limited rich soil, variety of trees)
TSW: take notes in a note taking organizer

Instructional Materials (handouts, texts, etc.)

Art paper for drawings
Photographs from curriculum guide
Resources (Manipulatives, Models, etc.)
Google Earth
Smartboard

BLOOMS TAXONOMY:
(Check the cognitive level of this lesson)

Remember (1)

Analyze (4)

Understand (2)

Evaluate (5)

Apply (3)

Create (6)

HIGHER-ORDER QUESTIONS:
How does where we live affect our lives?

Guided Practice:

Tuesday
TTW and TSW: discuss characteristics from Monday
Brainstorm ways these would affect ancient Rome
Compare/Contrast this with what they remember about Greece
with a Venn Diagram
Checking for Understanding: Were students able to recognize the
connection between the geography and how they lived for ancient Rome?
Independent Practice:
TSW: create a visual for each of the geographic features and how
it affected the lives of ancient Romans.
Closure: Students will share their pictures
EVALUATION:
List all (ex: Pre-test, Formative, Summative, Exit Tickets, etc.)

Formative: Art students create to show a connection with geography and

how it affected their lives.