Read Chapter 12 Section 1 and write a one page summary of the section. This is due on 2 December 2014.
OBJECTIVES FOR 20 -25 October 2014
We will begin looking at the History and Culture of Europe. Specifically Ancient Greece and Rome, The Middle Ages, Modern Europe, Europe's Population and Europe's Culture. We will then move into Western Europe and officially begin out passport travels and travel journals that will make up part of our final exam.
We will begin looking at the History and Culture of Europe. Specifically Ancient Greece and Rome, The Middle Ages, Modern Europe, Europe's Population and Europe's Culture. We will then move into Western Europe and officially begin out passport travels and travel journals that will make up part of our final exam.
OBJECTIVES FOR 13 - 15 October 2014
WE WILL STUDY THE REGION OF EUROPE:
Monday 13 October we will identify the physical features of Europe by creating a physical map, labeling and coloring.
Tuesday 14 October we will complete our physical Map of Europe and begin the Political Map
Wednesday 15 October we will continue our examination of Physical/Political maps Europe
Thursday 16 Oct - NO SCHOOL
Friday 17 Oct - NO SCHOOL
WE WILL STUDY THE REGION OF EUROPE:
Monday 13 October we will identify the physical features of Europe by creating a physical map, labeling and coloring.
Tuesday 14 October we will complete our physical Map of Europe and begin the Political Map
Wednesday 15 October we will continue our examination of Physical/Political maps Europe
Thursday 16 Oct - NO SCHOOL
Friday 17 Oct - NO SCHOOL
OBJECTIVES: 29 Sept - 3 Oct
This week we will continue to discuss natural resources and prepare for World Cultures
We will take a quiz over last weeks objectives and prepare our folders for our first cultural region Europe!
29 Sept - Computer Lab Study Island
Parent Teacher Conference
30 Sept - The Lorax (Sustainable Resources)
Parent Teacher Conference
Parent Night presentation from Mr. Alan Johnson (100 points and a 25pt Coupon if your parents attend)
1 October - Quiz
Introduction to Culture
2 October - World Culture 5 Major World Religions
3 October - World Culture 5 Major World Religions
This week we will continue to discuss natural resources and prepare for World Cultures
We will take a quiz over last weeks objectives and prepare our folders for our first cultural region Europe!
29 Sept - Computer Lab Study Island
Parent Teacher Conference
30 Sept - The Lorax (Sustainable Resources)
Parent Teacher Conference
Parent Night presentation from Mr. Alan Johnson (100 points and a 25pt Coupon if your parents attend)
1 October - Quiz
Introduction to Culture
2 October - World Culture 5 Major World Religions
3 October - World Culture 5 Major World Religions
OBJECTIVES
22 - 26 September
This week will will examine the Solstice and Equinox - The reason for the seasons
Understand global time zones
Examine the interactions of humans and their environment by identifying natural resources, developed and devoloping countries. We will look at the cause and effect of deforestation, adequation housing, population density, and resource distrobution.
22 Sept - Solstice and Equinox
23 Sept - Understanding Time Zones
24 Sept - Understanding Time Zones
25 Sept - Natural Resources: developed and developing countries, Resource distrobution
26 Sept - Natural Resources: deforestation, types of housing, etc
22 - 26 September
This week will will examine the Solstice and Equinox - The reason for the seasons
Understand global time zones
Examine the interactions of humans and their environment by identifying natural resources, developed and devoloping countries. We will look at the cause and effect of deforestation, adequation housing, population density, and resource distrobution.
22 Sept - Solstice and Equinox
23 Sept - Understanding Time Zones
24 Sept - Understanding Time Zones
25 Sept - Natural Resources: developed and developing countries, Resource distrobution
26 Sept - Natural Resources: deforestation, types of housing, etc
Objectives:
15 - 19 September
This week we will identify climate regions, we will analyze the role of location to specific climates, and chart climates using a climate graph. We will examine forces that change the surface of the earth and determine the causes of natural disasters and their effects on world populations.
Monday - introduction to climate regions
Identify and define related academic vocabulary
Identify the world climate regions - define their characteristics
Tuesday
2 Sept - 5 Sept
We will begin working on learning the 5 Themes of Geography
We will use charts and graphs to understand how each theme is related and what drives populations
Bellwork 2 Sept 2014
Answer the following questions
1. What is the average rainfall in western Europe?
2. What is the size and shape of Europe?
3. What European country would you like to live in and why?
4. Name the eight types of land cover identified in the world atlas.
5. What is the largest lake identified in the world facts?
Tuesday we will take a map test on oceans and continents
Assignments will be posted
Define the following: Due Friday 22 August 2014
Latitude Longitude Absolute location Relative location
Compass Rose Scale Map Key
Define the following: Due Friday 22 August 2014
Latitude Longitude Absolute location Relative location
Compass Rose Scale Map Key
