Week of 9/26-9/30 Agenda

Monday, Sept. 26-Island Project
Tuesday, Sept. 27-Island Project
Wednesday, Sept. 28-Chap. 3 Sec. 1-Weather & Climate
Thursday, Sept. 29-Test Review
Friday, Sept. 30-Land forms Activity & Catch-Up Day

Reminders:
-Dartmouth Family Picnic will be happening this Friday.
-The Chapter 2 Test will be on Monday.
-Be working on your Advanced Project. Just 23 days left as of right now!
-Bring in those Box Tops. Check Hamburger Helper, Kleenex, and any Ziploc products you have.

Movement of Earth's Tectonic Plates

We didn't have time to watch a video clip in class today, so here it is. Check it out to see what Earth looked like in the past, what it looks like now, and what scientists think it will look like in the future. I, for one, am excited about being so close to Africa.

Grades

Parents and Students,

Grades are completely up to date. Check to make sure you're not missing any assignments. If you are, you should see Ms. Loftin to see what can be done about the situation. Look for progress reports to be sent home on Friday.

Week of 9/19-9/23 Agenda

Monday-Chapter 2, Section 2-Water on Earth
Tuesday-Map Skills + Grades
Wednesday-Map Skills Activity
Thursday-Picture Day + Map Skills
Friday-Chapter 2, Section 3-The Land

Reminders:

• Picture Day is this Thursday during Geography. 
• Get started on your advanced project. October 18 will be here before you know it.
• Talk to your family about coming to the Dartmouth Family Picnic on September 30.
• Like the "Union Dartmouth 7" page on Facebook if you haven't yet.
• Vote in the class poll on the left!

Bill Nye Seasons Questions

1.    Why do we have seasons on Earth?

2.    What is the imaginary line that runs through Earth called?

3.    If you’re on the part of the Earth that’s tilted toward the sun, what season is it?

4.    How many degrees is the Earth tilted?

5.    How long does it take the Earth to travel around the sun?

6.    What do June 21 & December 21 have in common?

7.    What do March 21 & September 21 have in common?

8.    It’s December. What season is it in these countries?

a.    USA

b.    Australia

c.    United Kingdom

d.    Chile

e.    South Africa

f.     China

9.    What did you think of the movie?

Week of 9/12-9/16 Agenda

Monday-Advanced Projects, Pop Culture Points, Notebook Grading
Tuesday-Chapter 1 Exam (Chapter 1, Lat & Long, Continents & Oceans, States & Capitals)
Wednesday-Vietnam Discussion
Thursday-Chapter 2, Section 1-Earth and the Sun's Energy
Friday-U.S. Constitution

Reminders:

• We're visiting the Vietnam Memorial Wall on Thursday. Remember to turn in your permission slip!
• Visit the Extra Credit Opportunities page to find ways to get extra credit in my class.
• Like the "Union Dartmouth 7" page on Facebook.