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World Political Map

The map we labeled in class should look like the one above. Make sure yours is completely labeled, and use it to study for our upcoming country quizzes. The best way to memorize these countries is to connect them with something else. For example, you can remember it's chilly in Chile because of the highland climate in the Andes Mountains. See the Extra Credit page for links to games you can play to help with your memorizing.

Week of 3/26-3/30 Agenda

Monday-Group CRT---Retake the CRT as a group. Discuss best answers & why you missed certain questions.

Tuesday-Regions, Part 2
     We'll discuss an alternate way for how Geographers classify regions. Notes will be on the SmartBoard, and Frayer Models for the regions will be the Right Side Activity

Wednesday-Chapter 13, Sec. 1 Physical Geography of West-Central Europe
     Read as a whole class and take notes on pg. 122 of notebook. RSA will be a fan to represent the geography of West Central Europe.

Thursday-OCCT Diagnostic Test
     We'll be taking the first of our practice tests for the upcoming OCCT.

Friday-Chap. 13 Sec. 2 France
     Notes on the SmartBoard and a France drawing for the RSA.

Reminders:

• 7th Grade testing begins with English on April 17th. Geography testing will take place on May 1st & 2nd. 
• We're still collecting Box Tops, so any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Week of 3/12-3/16 Agenda

Monday-Chapter 12 Test over Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal

Tuesday-3rd Quarter CRT Review #1
     We'll use clickers to review all 9 Geography Essential Skills.

Wednesday-3rd Quarter CRT Review #2
     We'll use a review game and SmartBoard activities to review all 9 Geography Essential Skills.

Thursday-3rd Quarter CRT
     For odd hours-1st, 3rd, and 7th.

Friday-3rd Quarter CRT
     For even hours-2nd, 4th, and 6th.

Reminders:

• Spring Break starts March 17th.
• We're still collecting Box Tops, so any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Week of 3/5-3/9 Agenda

Monday-Culture Essential Skills Quiz, Discuss state Geography test, European Physical Map

Tuesday-Physical Geography of the Mediterranean
     Read Chap. 12 Sec. 1 in class & take notes. Sketch Mediterranean + 3 sentence parent summary for RSA.

Wednesday-History & Culture of Greece
     Go over Chap. 12 Sec. 2 in class (PowerPoint). Take notes. Foldable for RSA.

Thursday-History & Culture of Italy
     Chap. 12 Sec. 3. Reading guide with a partner.

Friday-History & Culture of Spain & Portugal
     Chap. 12 Sec. 4. Read in class. Watch clips showing flamenco, Running of the Bulls, and Spanish futbol. No RSA today.

Reminders:

• Spring Break starts March 17th.
• We're still collecting Box Tops, so any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Week of 2/27-3/2 Agenda

Monday-Start on European Travel Brochure in the computer lab.

Tuesday-Middle East Quiz, Weather & Climate ESQ, Europe Political Map

Wednesday-Continue work on European Travel Brochure in the computer lab.

Thursday-Continue work on European Travel Brochure in the computer lab.

Friday-ESQ, share European Travel Brochures, Europe Physical Map

Reminders:

• Spring Break starts March 17th.
• We're still collecting Box Tops, so any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Week of 2/13-2/17 Agenda

Monday-The Koreas Today-Read Chapter 27, Section 4 in class with a partner and take notes on pg. 106 of your notebook. Answer 7 questions from Ms. Loftin on the right side of your notebook.

Tuesday-Talk about the Koreas as a class and make sure students got the main points of what they read yesterday. Start "Inside North Korea" video.

Wednesday-Finish "Inside North Korea" video. Review for Thursday's test.

Thursday-Chapter 27 Test focusing on Japan, North Korea, and South Korea.

Friday-Notebook catch up day. Notebooks are due at the end of the hour!
 
Reminders:

• No school on Monday, February 20th. 
• We're collecting Box Tops again, so bring me all you've got.

Week of 2/6-2/10 Agenda

Monday-Physical Geography of Japan & the Koreas
          Group Work-7 facts + Quiz
Tuesday-History & Culture of Japan
          Tsunami Videos, PowerPoint & Right Side Activity
Wednesday-Finish History & Culture of Japan. Start Japan Today.
Thursday-Finish anything we have left. Start background of North & South Korea
Friday-Inside North Korea video
   
Reminders:

• No school on Monday, February 20th. 
• We're collecting Box Tops again, so bring me all you've got.

Week of 1/9-1/13 Agenda

Monday-Go over 2nd Quarter CRT
Tuesday-Discovery Atlas Australia
Wednesday-Discovery Atlas Australia/Aboriginal Dot Art
Thursday-Aboriginal Dot Art
Friday-Australia/Pacific Islands/Antarctica Test
     
Reminders:

• No school on Monday, January 16th.
• We're collecting Box Tops again, so bring me all you've got.

Week of 1/3-1/6 Agenda

Monday-No School
Tuesday-Physical Geography of Australia & New Zealand
Wednesday-History & Culture of Australia & New Zealand
Thursday-The Pacific Islands
Friday-Go over 2nd Quarter CRT & receive scores

Week of 12/19-12/20 Agenda

Monday-2nd Quarter CRT (3rd & 7th Hours)
Tuesday-2nd Quarter CRT (2nd, 4th & 6th Hours)
     
Reminders:

• If there is something you haven't turned in this semester, you need to get it to me by Tuesday!

Week of 12/12-12/16 Agenda

Monday-Finish working on South America PowerPoint
Tuesday-South America Presentations
Wednesday-South America Presentations
Thursday-2nd Quarter CRT Review
Friday-2nd Quarter CRT Review
       
Reminders:

• 2nd Quarter Advanced Projects are due THIS FRIDAY, December 16, 2011. 
• Continue studying for the 2nd Quarter CRT on Quia. Remember that for every 30 minutes you do, I'll give you 15 points extra credit.

Week of 12/5-12/9 Agenda

Monday-Weather & Climate Essential Skills Quiz + Directions for South America Project
Tuesday-Work on South American Project in the Computer Lab
Wednesday-South American Map & Vocab
Thursday-Continue working on South American Project
Friday-Work on South American Project in the Computer Lab
         
Reminders:

• 2nd Quarter Advanced Projects are due December 16, 2011. See "Advanced Projects" on the left for the requirements. Make sure to post any questions you have.Get your CRT Index Card signed and returned. Remember it's worth a grade!
• There are several extra credit opportunities available. Check out Extra Credit Opportunities on the left for more details.
• Students, don't forget our goals for the 2nd Quarter CRT. Each of you is going to have to work hard to accomplish them.

Week of 11/28-12/2 Agenda

Monday-Chap. 8 Sec. 1-The Physical Geography of Central America & the Caribbean
               Notes & Map Activity
Tuesday-Chap. 8 Sec. 2-Central America
               Independent Notes & Venn Diagram Activity
Wednesday-Chap. 8 Sec. 3-The Caribbean
               Independent Notes & Venn Diagram Activity
Thursday-Chapter 7 & 8 Test Review
Friday-Chapter 7 & 8 Test
           
Reminders:

• Get your CRT Index Card signed and returned. Remember it's worth a grade!
• There are several extra credit opportunities available. Check out Extra Credit Opportunities on the left for more details.
• Students, don't forget our goals for the 2nd Quarter CRT. Each of you is going to have to work hard to accomplish them.
• 2nd Quarter Advanced Projects are due December 16, 2011. See "Advanced Projects" on the left for the requirements. Make sure to post any questions you have.

Week of 11/21-11/22 Agenda

Monday-Finish Mexico videos & reflect on what you've learned
Tuesday-Catch Up Day to make sure everyone's notebook is completely caught up

Reminders:

• There are several extra credit opportunities that students can take advantage of over Thanksgiving break. Check out Extra Credit Opportunities on the left for more details.
• Students, don't forget our goals for the 2nd Quarter CRT. Each of you is going to have to work hard to accomplish them.
• 2nd Quarter Advanced Projects are due December 16, 2011. See "Advanced Projects" on the left for the requirements. Make sure to post any questions you have.

Mexico Foldable Directions

Mexico Foldable Directions

Week of 11/14-11/18 Agenda

Monday-Chapter 7, Section 1-Physical Geography of Mexico
               Foldable & Physical Map
Tuesday-Chapter 7, Section 1-Physical Geography of Mexico
               Continue work on Foldable & Physical Map
Wednesday-Chapter 7, Section 2-History & Culture of Mexico
               Notes & Right Side Activity
Thursday-Chapter 7, Section 2-History & Culture of Mexico
               Discuss Maya & Aztec
Friday-Chapter 7, Section 3-Mexico Today
               Notes & Right Side Activity

Reminders:

• Review the Essential Skills that you did poorly on for the 1st Quarter CRT.
• Bring non-perishable food items for the Canned Food Drive.
• If you're in Advanced, check out the requirements for the 2nd Quarter Advanced Project.

Culture Brochures

Culture Brochures are due this Friday, 11/11/11. 

Requirements:

• Front Cover---Your Culture (real or made up) + A picture to represent it
• 4 Inside Flaps---4 Culture Traits of your choosing (language, religion, food, holidays/celebrations, sports, music, dances, art, traditions, movies, etc.)
• Back Cover---Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
• Is your culture an ethnic group? Why or why not?
• Does your culture spread to other parts of the world? Which traits spread, and how? (cultural diffusion)
• Does your culture have a particular culture region? Where do most people from your culture live?
• Each flap should have at least 1 picture and it needs to be in color.

Remember that I'm looking for really good examples to use for next year!

Week of 11/7-11/11 Agenda

We'll be playing this week by ear, but I know these topics will be included:

• Earthquakes
• CRT results, data, and goals
• Culture
• Veteran's Day & Celebrate Freedom Week
• Mexico