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GEOGRAPHY CONCEPT BASED PLANNING GUIDE BRAINSTORMING BUBBLE (PART 1) FREE
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Free download for phase 1 of planning a concept-based lesson by Lynn Erickson's teaching theory. Download and brainstorm an essential question.
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There is no correct way to teach geography, but there are some best practices. When I began my teaching career in geography 26 years ago in Memphis City Schools, Memphis, TN, the district was focused on concept-based teaching — teaching to the big ideas & conceptual-based learning based upon Lynn Erikson's concept-based instruction. At first, I found it very challenging to implement this strategy into my lessons as it was a new concept and it significantly varied from the way we had all been presenting content to our students. It took persistence; it took patience, but I believe it was a huge part of why my students enjoyed geography and were able to grasp it. An example of this would be teaching the concept of "human population" and then applying this concept to world population ideas and issues throughout the world such as:
Push and pull factors of migration
Cartograms, and population density maps
Causes and outcomes of population growth and decline
China's one-child policies due to overpopulation
Africa's population decline
Europe's population decline, etc.
This conceptual-based learning worked well, and students were learning and grasping the concepts and material. It required me to spend more time on the concept with my students, but it gave them a BIG PICTURE of how variables affect population and how population trends work and are influenced. It made them think at higher levels preparing their pathways for high-level learning and working to strengthen their brain connectivity. It gave them a different viewpoint of looking at geography, rather than focusing on one small concept at a time.
Just to give you an idea of how I would/do begin planning each concept-based lesson, I would begin with a brainstorming bubble, and in the center circle, I would type in an essential question. All an essential question (they always have to use big terminology) is an open-ended question that educators use to spark student interest. I say, let' not make this harder than it has to be.
Here are examples of essential questions specific to geography:
How have Revolutions impacted our world? (This could be taking a look at the meaning behind "revolution" and empowering student understanding of this "concept" through discussing many different types of revolutions such as the American Revolution, the Industrial Revolution in the United States and Europe, the Russian Revolution, the Cultural Revolution, the Sudanese Revolution, and the Chinese Revolution of 1949.)
Does music create culture, or vice versa?
Who is an American?
How can learning about other cultures teach us about our own?
What is the relationship between climate and natural resources?
Need an idea for an essential question? There is so much information today on essential questions than there was when I first started teaching. Simply, type into your search engine: "Essential questions for geography." and then align it with your curriculum. Others have "essentially" (no pun intended) done this work for you over the years.
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By Perfectly Planned Designs
This St. Patrick’s Day Chalk Talk is a great no-prep activity that you can use to celebrate the holiday. This DIGITAL lesson is completed individually and reviewed as a whole group. You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to collaborate with each other interactively, whether it be at their devices working on the same file, or moving around the room! Printable and digital Google Drive versions are included, as well as a printable Reflection sheet that will allow them to reflect on the ideas presented.
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Note: This resource can be completed as a classroom activity on chart paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teacher's Guide includes access to the link that will allow you to make your own copy of the resource for use in Google Classroom/Google Drive.
IDEAS FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:
Collaborative Online Activity: They answer the question in their group, then read through their classmate's answers in other groups. The best part of this activity is that ALL the students in your class work SIMULTANEOUSLY on the same file as you supervise! Only one file to have to open and grade!
Collaborative Printed Pre-Reading Activity: A printable version of the questions is also included so that the Chalk Talk activity can be conducted in the classroom using chart paper. Simply print and cut out the slide and paste them on chart paper and allow students to travel to each poster in groups and leave answers/comments using post-its and/or markers.
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A Chalk Talk is a way to have a silent discussion about a question.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
Note: This resource can be completed as a classroom activity on chart paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teacher's Guide includes access to the link that will allow you to make your own copy of the resource for use in Google Classroom/Google Drive.
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-There is a brain dump section and other areas for you to customize your planner.
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By Perfectly Planned Designs
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A Chalk Talk is a way to have a silent discussion about a question.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
"Name one way your family shows kindness to others. Be sure to write your name on the post-it and share where your family is from!"
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Note: This resource can be completed as a classroom activity on chart paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teacher's Guide includes access to the link that will allow you to make your own copy of the resource for use in Google Classroom/Google Drive.
IDEAS FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:
Collaborative Online Activity: They answer the question in their group, then read through their classmate's answers in other groups. The best part of this activity is that ALL the students in your class work SIMULTANEOUSLY on the same file as you supervise! Only one file to have to open and grade!
Collaborative Printed Pre-Reading Activity: A printable version of the questions is also included so that the Chalk Talk activity can be conducted in the classroom using chart paper. Simply print and cut out the slide and paste them on chart paper and allow students to travel to each poster in groups and leave answers/comments using post-its and/or markers.
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Check out the Pop Culture ACTIVITY BUNDLE - your solution to no-stress lesson planning and easy print and go sub plans.
INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...
⭐️ Crocs
⭐️ Netflix
⭐️ Takis
⭐️ Fortnite
⭐️ MrBeast
⭐️ Air Jordans
⭐️ TikTok
⭐️ OpenAI
6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!
Each set includes...
► 1-page pop culture article
► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions
► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions
► Crossword Puzzle
► Design Page
► Impossible MAZE
This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.
Have a question?
Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)
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By Perfectly Planned Designs
You need this St. Patrick's Day Activity Bundle to get through the chaos of the month of March. It's chockful of games & coloring activities, including Would You Rather and a challenging maze that will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! Perfect to help celebrate St Patrick's Day!
I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!
What's Included:
March Early Finishers Packet This monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities. They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!
Would You Rather St. Patrick's Day Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are fall-themed and related to St. Patrick's Day. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!
St. Patrick’s Day Chalk Talk | Collaborative Group Activity This St. Patrick’s Day Chalk Talk is a great no-prep activity that you can use to celebrate the holiday. A Chalk Talk is a way to have a silent discussion about a question**.** This DIGITAL lesson is completed individually and reviewed as a whole group. You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to collaborate with each other interactively, whether it be at their devices working on the same file, or moving around the room! Printable and digital Google Drive versions are included, as well as a printable Reflection sheet that will allow them to reflect on the ideas presented.
St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Pages Help your students celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by being creative as well as mindful with these coloring pages! Choose from 5 different design options. These pages are a cute and fun way for students to express their creativity this St. Patrick’s Day.
St. Patrick’s Day THIS OR THAT Worksheet Have students complete this worksheet, then let them play with a classmate they would like to get to know better. Students will be answering St. Patrick's-themed This or That style questions and can take turns to create and play their own sheet with a partner.
St. Patrick’s Day Maze Check out this printable St. Patrick's Day-themed maze that is just perfect for getting your students into the festive mood, while being challenged. Lead the Leprechaun to the pot of gold! Have students complete this maze as a game to see which students(s) can finish first! Answer key is included!
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Teacher To Do List - Hilly Doodles
By Mandy LaCour
This To Do List is perfect for any teacher. It has places for you to organize and sort your to do lists. There is a section for lesson plan to do's, paperwork to do's, a brain dump section and other areas for you to customize your list. There is also a place for you to write the date or week of to keep track.
The background has hilly zen doodles for you to color in as you are making your list to help with mindfulness and relaxation.
Looks great in color, but also prints nicely in black and white.
Feel free to contact me if you would like a custom color combo, cuzitssewcute@gmail.com.
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By Mandy LaCour
This Crayon Themed Weekly & Daily Planner Set is perfect for any teacher.
In this download you will receive:
Unique Features
Looks great in color, but also prints nicely in black and white.
Feel free to contact me if you would like a custom color combo, cuzitssewcute@gmail.com.