Hausdorf’s Hemisphere

Today students handed in the “Ultimate Burrito” exit ticket, then took an open book quiz to help prepare for Monday and reinforce our lesson from yesterday about the Incas, Maya, and Aztecs. Then we reviewed for the political map test on Monday.

Sing your songs and play sheppardsoftware to review for the test on Monday. Pay attention to location of countries and their capitals!

HOMEWORK-  review for your test

USE/PRACTICE WITH USATESTPREP: It will payoff for you!

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Is this pyramid, Mayan, Incan, or Aztec?

Today students handed in the 10 features with reasons, then warmed up with the “Ultimate Burrito” (political map review, thinking skills) and then filled in a chart about the Inca, Maya, and the Aztecs. Here is what it should look like: Inca Aztec Maya

HOMEWORK- practice political map of Latin America 

I encourage all students to practice for the CRCT with the link below, you may be rewarded for your efforts one day! http://usatestprep.com/front/login.php?logout=1

MAP PRACTICE

http://www.yourchildlearns.com/south_america_map.htm

http://www.yourchildlearns.com/central_america_map.htm

http://www.quia.com/ba/36634.html Battleship

What feature is this, it was in today’s video clip?

Today students read and volunteered to answer the warm up questions, which led to discussion about test taking strategies and Latin American content. Then, students handed in their 15 Questions about the physical geography of Latin America. Students then had to choose 10 physical features and prioritize them by impact on life in Latin America, with number 1 having the most impact on life and 10, the least. Then, students have to supply a reason how does this feature impact life, this is to be finished for homework, it is a homework grade. We also reviewed political and physical Latin America.

•Rank the 10 features you think have the most impact on life in Latin America (1=most, 10=least) •For those 10, write a reason as to how it might impact life. –For example- 1. Mississippi River: it brings imports and exports up/down the center part of the U.S.

Create Your Physical Map of Latin America b

Please practice your political Latin American countries and capitals, knowing location as well. TEST IS MONDAY.

HOMEWORK- FINISH your reasons, practice political Latin America

THE SONGS (THANK YOU MS. CRULL)

http://cobblearning.net/mcrull/2010/03/10/link-to-the-songs/

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!

 How important is the Amazon River to the people of South America?

Today students turned in their physical maps of Latin America, and then proceeded to copy these 15 physical geography questions about Latin America. When finished copying they were to read pp. 153-159 in the book and then answer them, they are due tomorrow, 30 pts.

1.  What is deforestation?
2. Why is Latin America called “Latin America”?
3. What are Mexico’s two major mountain chains called?
4. What is the world’s second most populated city?
5. What is a culture region?
6. How does geography contribute to Mexico City’s pollution?
7. What percent of Central America is hilly and covered with forests?
8. What is the Pampas?
9. What is El Nino? Describe how it works.
10. In the Caribbean, what is coral?
11. What is a tributary?
12. How many plates come together in Central America?
13. What is another problem for Mexico City?
14. What are the regions of Latin America?
15. What is a Tropical Zone?

PRACTICE POLITICAL LATIN AMERICA FOR TEST: MONDAY

HOMEWORK- finish the questions, practice political Latin America (countries and capitals: of Mexico, of Central America, of South America, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cuba, Puerto Rico)

Today students turned in the political map of Latin America, then started the physical map of Latin America which is due tomorrow. Here are the specifics, most classes worked well, but some were a little chatty, so if some students bring home a lot to do, there’s a reason. This assignment is out of 40 points.

Create Your Physical Map of Latin America

Create Your Physical Map of Latin America b older version

Latin America Physical Features a list of features

Helpful links for physical map assignment:

http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/salnd.htm

http://www.mapsofworld.com/physical-map/south-america.htm

http://www.freeworldmaps.net/southamerica/index.html

http://www.ezilon.com/maps/south-america-physical-maps.html

THE POLITICAL MAP TEST OF LATIN AMERICA WAS ANNOUNCED TODAY FOR MONDAY OF NEXT WEEK, start practicing!

HOMEWORK- finish the physical map

Just a friendly reminder that all money is due on Monday for the Medieval Times field trip. Thank you to all who have supported this cause.

Today students got their tests back, learned the Latin America song (which will be on the blog next week), and worked on the Cartography Assignment. Below is a link that will give you the instructions.

http://prezi.com/yuq3rvl4fmsn/

HOMEWORK- finish the cartography assignment which is due on Monday

START PRACTICING POLITICAL LATIN AMERICA

Monday all money is due for the Medieval Times field trip. If you have not sent in your part, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you, if we don’t have enough funds, the trip will be cancelled.

Today students took the Australian Test on scantron after being allowed to review individually for 5 minutes, then I reviewed on screen with smartboard questions as a class session.

After completing the test, students were to begin the Journal entry and could have started the Homework, due tomorrow, both assignments.

•Journal Topic: Journal grade –If the service industry fails in Australia, what other industry(ries) could be promoted or created to bring in money? –What could Australia do to attract people to live there today? What makes Australia attractive? –If you could live in Australia, what state/territory would it be and why? What interests you about Australia? MUST BE HALF A PAGE IN LENGTH.

•Homework: Homework grade –What country do you like better, Australia or Canada? Please explain using supporting details in your paragraph (5 sentences or more).

HOMEWORK- finish the journal entry and homework paragraph for your last grades of this nine week period.

Today students were given an Australia Study Guide, then they were to read the questions/statements and put them into the appropriate categories, History, Economics, Government, and Geography. After they were finished, we went over the correct answers and students were encouraged to underline or highlight key/clue words in each question to provide assitance to memory. Also, below is a list of economic terms that will be on the test tomorrow. Make sure you have an idea of what they mean and how to apply them to situations. We went over one question from the test as a sample of what the questions will be like. They are more applying what you know to a situation or scenario, rather than recall based questions.

Important Economic Terms:

• tariff
• GDP (gross domestic product)
• human capital (human resource)
• import
• entrepreneur
• currency
• natural resource
• mixed economy
• capital resource

I also said there is going to be a Journal entry (due at the end of class tomorrow) after the test tomorrow. The topic:

HOMEWORK- review the following resources for the test tomorrow

1. History Notes
2. The Economic Vocabulary Review Guide
3. Austalia Study Guide