Geography-W/F Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Sara Swenson
- Term
- 2020-2021 School Year
- Department
- Social Studies
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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I asked this question at the beginning of the school year, but I hopefully exposed you to many new places and people on this planet. Your answer may be the same as the beginning of the year, or maybe it has changed!
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Please read the attached Google Doc of directions for this assignment.
We will be constructing our Passports in class on Tuesday, May 25.
Today, you can start this project by finding eight countries from our remaining units. You can also start finding each of your chosen countries capital cities, population, and languages spoken in our textbook.
Virtual students: Please create Google Slides for each of your selected eight countries and include all of the required information on a slide. Attach your completed slides here.
We will be constructing our Passports in class on Tuesday, May 25.
Today, you can start this project by finding eight countries from our remaining units. You can also start finding each of your chosen countries capital cities, population, and languages spoken in our textbook.
Virtual students: Please create Google Slides for each of your selected eight countries and include all of the required information on a slide. Attach your completed slides here.
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We will read and discuss the article together in class. The directions for the letter writing assignment are attached. Please create a Google Doc for the letter writing assignment and attach here.
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Please respond with ONE observations and ONE question from today's viewing of Hotel Rwanda.
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Please respond with ONE observations and ONE question from today's viewing of Hotel Rwanda.
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Please watch the attached video about Valentina, a survivor of one of the massacres that made up the Rwandan genocide.
Answer the following:
1. What were Valentina's injuries and how did she survive?
2. So far, what have your learned from watching the videos on the Rwandan genocide?
Answer the following:
1. What were Valentina's injuries and how did she survive?
2. So far, what have your learned from watching the videos on the Rwandan genocide?
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Friday: Who are five permanent members of the UN security council, often referred to as the most powerful countries in the UN?
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Please respond with ONE observations and ONE question from today's viewing of Hotel Rwanda.
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Please respond with TWO observations and ONE question from today's viewing of Hotel Rwanda.
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Please respond with one observation or learning point AND one question using the graph.
Example: I see that Botswana really exports airplane parts. I wonder if they have a major airport in their country? Is Botswana a major tourist destination that they need a major airport?
Example: I see that Botswana really exports airplane parts. I wonder if they have a major airport in their country? Is Botswana a major tourist destination that they need a major airport?
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Do some research on genocides in history.
1. Identify/list 3-5 genocides in history and their dates
Example: Circassian genocide, 1860s
2. Source/website of information
Example: Wikipedia
1. Identify/list 3-5 genocides in history and their dates
Example: Circassian genocide, 1860s
2. Source/website of information
Example: Wikipedia
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Please read pg. 568-569 on Irewole from Nigeria. Look at the pictures, captions, and boxes to give you a better sense of Irewole's culture.
1. Respond here with ONE similarity and ONE difference between yourself and Irewole. Dig deep and get past the superficial, bad examples (We both go to school)
2. Create a question you would ask Irewole.
1. Respond here with ONE similarity and ONE difference between yourself and Irewole. Dig deep and get past the superficial, bad examples (We both go to school)
2. Create a question you would ask Irewole.
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Please answer the following in complete sentences:
1. Is the population of Africa increasing or decreasing? Please explain why.
2. What are some challenges do humans face with a growing population?
1. Is the population of Africa increasing or decreasing? Please explain why.
2. What are some challenges do humans face with a growing population?
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Please answer the following in complete sentences (turn the question into your answer):
1. Africa possesses great resources. How has that shaped their history?
2. How did Europe obtain the resources of Africa? Explain ways the Europeans were able to take/steal resources from African peoples.
1. Africa possesses great resources. How has that shaped their history?
2. How did Europe obtain the resources of Africa? Explain ways the Europeans were able to take/steal resources from African peoples.
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Please read pg. 549-550 on the history of early Africans. Please identify the names of the groups to their correct description on the sheet.
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Please answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. Describe these climates:
Tropical wet:
Tropical dry:
2. Where in the world would you travel to participate in ecotourism?
3. Africa has many precious resources, so throughout it's history it has been ___________________________
1. Describe these climates:
Tropical wet:
Tropical dry:
2. Where in the world would you travel to participate in ecotourism?
3. Africa has many precious resources, so throughout it's history it has been ___________________________
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If needed, seek pg. 534-535
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After watching Rape of Nation and participating in class discussion, please record TWO observations/things you learned and ONE question.
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Please use your textbook to answer the questions on the attached form.
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Please view the attached video on the Great Rift Valley and record TWO observations/learnings and ONE question.
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Please read pg. 480-481 on Jamshid from Afghanistan.
Respond here with ONE similarity and ONE difference between yourself and Jamshid. Dig deep and get past the superficial, bad examples (We both go to school)
Jamshid and myself both _______________________. We do have a differences, Jamshid _________________ and I _________________.
Respond here with ONE similarity and ONE difference between yourself and Jamshid. Dig deep and get past the superficial, bad examples (We both go to school)
Jamshid and myself both _______________________. We do have a differences, Jamshid _________________ and I _________________.
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1. How do governments in oil-rich countries use their revenues?
2. In some countries, ______________________ is straining the economy.
3. What can you learn from Malala's story and message?
2. In some countries, ______________________ is straining the economy.
3. What can you learn from Malala's story and message?
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As read in the textbook, the Middle East has artistic examples of food, literature, music, and visual arts. Please find three examples of Middle Eastern art and paste into a Google Doc
For each example, paste a picture or link. Then, explain each artistic example (what, where, who). Attach your Google Doc to this assignment.
For each example, paste a picture or link. Then, explain each artistic example (what, where, who). Attach your Google Doc to this assignment.
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Please take this quiz on Iran and respond with TWO things you learned about Iran.
You can also respond with questions you have about Iran.
You can also respond with questions you have about Iran.
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After watching the attached video, please respond:
1. Describe the two ways to desalinate salt water.
2. A pro of desalination is production of clean water, but what is a con/negative of desalination?
1. Describe the two ways to desalinate salt water.
2. A pro of desalination is production of clean water, but what is a con/negative of desalination?
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Tuesday: If you live somewhere with few resources, what can you do to obtain natural resources (such as oil)?
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To continue learning about physical and human geography of the Middle East region, please take this quiz on the UAE. The quiz isn't graded in Skyward, but you should respond with
TWO things you learned about the UAE. Consider giving thoughtful, insightful responses for your grade.
TWO things you learned about the UAE. Consider giving thoughtful, insightful responses for your grade.
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If needed, consult pg. 430 in your regional atlas.
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Looking over your answers to today's video clips, consider what can be learned from the Aral Sea.
What can humans learn from the history of the Aral Sea?
What can humans learn from the history of the Aral Sea?
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Please answer in complete sentences (as it will be expected on the test):
1. What is the impact of resources on Saudi Arabia compared to Armenia?
2. When resources are misused, such as water, what consequences can occur?
1. What is the impact of resources on Saudi Arabia compared to Armenia?
2. When resources are misused, such as water, what consequences can occur?
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Please answer in complete sentences (this will be expected on the test):
1. How important is water to the Middle East? How do people in the Middle East use water? Consider where most people live in the Middle East.
1. How important is water to the Middle East? How do people in the Middle East use water? Consider where most people live in the Middle East.
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If you don't know anything about the Middle East, respond with a question you have about the Middle East region.
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Please use the word as a noun in your sentence, as it is a body of water.
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Please read pg. 404-405 on Irina.
Respond here with ONE similarity and ONE difference between yourself and Irina. Dig deep and get past the superficial, bad examples (She is girl and I'm a boy)
Irina and myself both _______________________. We do have a difference in _______________________, Irina does _________________ and I _________________.
Respond here with ONE similarity and ONE difference between yourself and Irina. Dig deep and get past the superficial, bad examples (She is girl and I'm a boy)
Irina and myself both _______________________. We do have a difference in _______________________, Irina does _________________ and I _________________.
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After reading Russian Climate, Russian Culture, please answer these questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. What traits or behaviors do the harsh Russian climates bring out in the Russian people?
2. The reading states that Russians can feel cautious. Why might Russians feel cautious?
3. Mr. Vernadsky states that geography impacts civilizations. How does geography impact your traits of behaviors?
1. What traits or behaviors do the harsh Russian climates bring out in the Russian people?
2. The reading states that Russians can feel cautious. Why might Russians feel cautious?
3. Mr. Vernadsky states that geography impacts civilizations. How does geography impact your traits of behaviors?
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Hint: We have discussed these five causes or reasons many times this school year!
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Wednesday: Russia has 14 time zones, but how many time zones does the CONTINENTAL United States have? Please identify their names.
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*I can use maps. charts, graphs, tables to ask & answer questions
Using the maps in the Russia Regional Atlas, please answer the questions on the form.
Using the maps in the Russia Regional Atlas, please answer the questions on the form.
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If no countries in Europe excite you, please indicate what you dislike about Europe.
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Virtual Students:
Please create Google Slides for this project. Each country should have it's own slide(s). Your slide(s) should still contain the title of the country, capital city, population, languages spoken, picture of the flag, and why you want to go there! If needed, you can create two slides per country. You still need eight countries to visit for this project.
Please create Google Slides for this project. Each country should have it's own slide(s). Your slide(s) should still contain the title of the country, capital city, population, languages spoken, picture of the flag, and why you want to go there! If needed, you can create two slides per country. You still need eight countries to visit for this project.
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When finished, you can work on your Passport project.
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Feel free to reflect and fill in the sentence with details!
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Please explore the Palace of Versailles, located just outside Paris, France. It was the home of French royalty and nobility, and has a staggering collection of art.
Respond here with one observation and one question from your exploration.
Respond here with one observation and one question from your exploration.
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Example:
One difference between life in the US and Europe is ____________. In Europe, people ___________________ , but in the United States, people ________________.
One difference between life in the US and Europe is ____________. In Europe, people ___________________ , but in the United States, people ________________.
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Answer the following in complete sentences:
1. Why did people migrate away from Europe to other areas of the world?
2. Why is the fertility rate of Europe decreasing?
1. Why did people migrate away from Europe to other areas of the world?
2. Why is the fertility rate of Europe decreasing?
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Please read pg. 301-303 on the development of modern Europe. Answer the following in complete sentences:
1. Identify three individuals who influenced the Enlightenment period.
2. The Enlightenment helped inspire the American revolution, and the American revolution inspired the:__________________
3. How was the Cold War different than other wars?
1. Identify three individuals who influenced the Enlightenment period.
2. The Enlightenment helped inspire the American revolution, and the American revolution inspired the:__________________
3. How was the Cold War different than other wars?
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If needed, see pg. 295-296
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Please answer the following questions:
1. What freedoms or rights did Greeks and Romans enjoy? (Explain why people migrate)
2. Identify your elected representatives. You can copy these prompts and fill in your answers.
President of US:
US Senators from WI (there are two):
US Representative to the House from WI (most students live in District 3 or 7):
1. What freedoms or rights did Greeks and Romans enjoy? (Explain why people migrate)
2. Identify your elected representatives. You can copy these prompts and fill in your answers.
President of US:
US Senators from WI (there are two):
US Representative to the House from WI (most students live in District 3 or 7):
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Please answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. What really influences EUROPE's climates?
2. Identify a climate zone in Europe and describe where it can be found (relative location). You may need to use pg. 261.
Example: Desert climates can be found in Algeria, western Libya and eastern Morocco
1. What really influences EUROPE's climates?
2. Identify a climate zone in Europe and describe where it can be found (relative location). You may need to use pg. 261.
Example: Desert climates can be found in Algeria, western Libya and eastern Morocco
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Answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. How do European governments encourage the use of "clean" energy sources?
2. Identify the climate agreement that the US recently joined.
1. How do European governments encourage the use of "clean" energy sources?
2. Identify the climate agreement that the US recently joined.
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Consider this list to choose correct answers:
Oil/Petroleum
Wind
Coal
Water/Hydroelectric
Nuclear
Solar
Natural gas
Geothermal
Oil/Petroleum
Wind
Coal
Water/Hydroelectric
Nuclear
Solar
Natural gas
Geothermal
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*I can read maps, charts, graphs, etc. to ask and answer questions
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Example:
People may want to live near mountains for logging or mining
People may want to live near mountains for logging or mining
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Please read pg. 275-277 on Europe's land and water. Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES (Yes, I check it):
1. What other continent connects to Europe/What continent shares a landmass with Europe?
2. An example of a major sea in Europe is:
3. Europe's major landform is the:
4. The Northern European Plan is rich agriculturally and industrially, so it is:
5. How are lakes used in Europe?
1. What other continent connects to Europe/What continent shares a landmass with Europe?
2. An example of a major sea in Europe is:
3. Europe's major landform is the:
4. The Northern European Plan is rich agriculturally and industrially, so it is:
5. How are lakes used in Europe?
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I was really general in my question to allow you freedom in your answer.
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Please use pg. 258-269 to answer the following questions.
*I can use maps, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams to ask & answer questions
*I can use maps, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams to ask & answer questions
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*I can identify and use vocabulary to improve my communication
Please use the word as a verb "landlocked" in creating your sentence.
Please use the word as a verb "landlocked" in creating your sentence.
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**Consider your relative location
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Please read pg. 228-229 about a day in Miguel's life.
Answer the following questions:
1. Miguel and I both: ___________________
2. Identify a difference between you and Miguel:
Miguel does________, but I do ______________
3. Write a question you would ask Miguel.
Answer the following questions:
1. Miguel and I both: ___________________
2. Identify a difference between you and Miguel:
Miguel does________, but I do ______________
3. Write a question you would ask Miguel.
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Please read pg. 220-221 on ethnic groups & languages in Latin America. Answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. Cultural diffusion is evident in Latin America. Throughout it's history, what cultures have been mixed together?
2. What is mestizo?
3. Find an example of dominant culture from Latin America (think religion, food, clothing, and arts/entertainment).
1. Cultural diffusion is evident in Latin America. Throughout it's history, what cultures have been mixed together?
2. What is mestizo?
3. Find an example of dominant culture from Latin America (think religion, food, clothing, and arts/entertainment).
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Please read pg. 223-224 on religion, arts & entertainment, familial relationships & holidays.
Answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. What major Christian religious group do many Latin Americans follow?
2. For most Latin American families (except the Caribbean), males often lead families. Who would you consider the leader in your family?
3. What sports are played by many Latin Americans? (Please answer with more than one sport!)
4. What major Latin American holiday is coming up soon? (Hint: Lent begins on February 17)
Answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. What major Christian religious group do many Latin Americans follow?
2. For most Latin American families (except the Caribbean), males often lead families. Who would you consider the leader in your family?
3. What sports are played by many Latin Americans? (Please answer with more than one sport!)
4. What major Latin American holiday is coming up soon? (Hint: Lent begins on February 17)
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Please read Growth of Cities on pg. 220.
If joining Google Meet for class, I've attached another article we will discuss.
Answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. Looking at perspective, why would a person want to live in a city?
2. What becomes scarce when large numbers of people move to a city?
3. What can rural dwellers lack when they come to the city?
If joining Google Meet for class, I've attached another article we will discuss.
Answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. Looking at perspective, why would a person want to live in a city?
2. What becomes scarce when large numbers of people move to a city?
3. What can rural dwellers lack when they come to the city?
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Please don't give individual countries (Niger) as your answer....Regions or continents please!
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Please read pg. 219 on population patterns and migration. Answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. Where do most Latin Americans live?
2. Africans were a group that was forced to migrate to Latin America. Predict what jobs they did as slaves.
3. When Latin Americans migrate, especially to the United States, what do they bring with them?
1. Where do most Latin Americans live?
2. Africans were a group that was forced to migrate to Latin America. Predict what jobs they did as slaves.
3. When Latin Americans migrate, especially to the United States, what do they bring with them?
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Please look at your handout on Ginger & her immigration story from Friday's class.
I have also attached it if you need the article.
Please answer:
1. On the left cartoon, what is the perspective of the Native Americans in the background?
2. On the right cartoon, how does the Statue of Liberty look to you?
3. Write one question you have about one of the cartoons. Please indicate which cartoon.
Example: I wonder if the cartoon on the left is indicating the Pilgrims?
I have also attached it if you need the article.
Please answer:
1. On the left cartoon, what is the perspective of the Native Americans in the background?
2. On the right cartoon, how does the Statue of Liberty look to you?
3. Write one question you have about one of the cartoons. Please indicate which cartoon.
Example: I wonder if the cartoon on the left is indicating the Pilgrims?
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Please read the article on Ginger's story of immigrating and living in the United States.
1. Why did Ginger flee Honduras?
2. When threatened, immigrants can seek _____________, and stay in the United States.
3. How would you describe Ginger's journey to the United States?
4. Do you think Ginger should be able to stay in the United States?
1. Why did Ginger flee Honduras?
2. When threatened, immigrants can seek _____________, and stay in the United States.
3. How would you describe Ginger's journey to the United States?
4. Do you think Ginger should be able to stay in the United States?
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Please read pg. 213-214---blue sections "Exporting Products" & " The US and Latin America".
Answer the following in complete sentences:
1. Who demanded Latin America's food and mineral resources?
2. Foreign companies took resources from Latin America and paid the local people very little for these resources. Were there any positives brought by foreign investors to Latin America?
3. How has the United States been involved in Latin American countries? Describe examples to help explain.
Answer the following in complete sentences:
1. Who demanded Latin America's food and mineral resources?
2. Foreign companies took resources from Latin America and paid the local people very little for these resources. Were there any positives brought by foreign investors to Latin America?
3. How has the United States been involved in Latin American countries? Describe examples to help explain.
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Hint: The Spanish took over this empire to create their own empire.
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Please read pg. 209-210 on Latin American empires.
Answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. Identify some Native American empires in Latin America.
2. Identify something unique about Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital city.
3. An empire has many different peoples. What could be a challenge for the ruler of an empire?
Answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. Identify some Native American empires in Latin America.
2. Identify something unique about Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital city.
3. An empire has many different peoples. What could be a challenge for the ruler of an empire?
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Please find a definition and use the word "empire" in a sentence. Your sentence should drop context clues to give meaning to the word "empire".
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Consider looking at pg. 201-202 for assistance.
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Please read the first page to gather information and answer the questions on page 2.
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Please read pg. 201-202 on elevation & climate. Answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
1. The higher the altitude, the _______________ the temperatures.
2. What crops grow at the tierra caliente level of altitude?
3. What is an important export crop grown at the tierra templada level of altitude?
1. The higher the altitude, the _______________ the temperatures.
2. What crops grow at the tierra caliente level of altitude?
3. What is an important export crop grown at the tierra templada level of altitude?
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Please read pg. 199-200 on climates of Latin America. Answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. What vegetation can be found in tropical wet climates?
2. What is special about the Amazon rain forest (other than being the biggest in the World)?
3. With their climate and vegetation, what industry dominates the Caribbean islands?
4. If I wanted to live in a Mediterranean climate, to what Latin American country should I move?
1. What vegetation can be found in tropical wet climates?
2. What is special about the Amazon rain forest (other than being the biggest in the World)?
3. With their climate and vegetation, what industry dominates the Caribbean islands?
4. If I wanted to live in a Mediterranean climate, to what Latin American country should I move?
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*I can examine, analyze, and explain the effects of natural resources.
Please read the handout on the Amazon Rain Forest and answer the questions on the attached Google Form.
Please read the handout on the Amazon Rain Forest and answer the questions on the attached Google Form.
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Please read pg. 195-196 on natural resources in Latin America. Answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. Brazil has many natural resources, which makes them wealthier than other Latin American nations. What natural resources helps Brazil's development?
2. In Bolivia, who is trying to control their oil resources?
3. What is bauxite used to make?
1. Brazil has many natural resources, which makes them wealthier than other Latin American nations. What natural resources helps Brazil's development?
2. In Bolivia, who is trying to control their oil resources?
3. What is bauxite used to make?
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What benefits does the canal bring to humans?
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Please read pg. 194-195 on waterways in Latin America.
Label the following on the map: (Can use pg. 180)
Sierra Madre Oriental
Sierra Madre Occidental
Sierra Madre del Sur
Lesser Antilles
Andes Mountains
Pampas
Amazon River
Caribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Label the following on the map: (Can use pg. 180)
Sierra Madre Oriental
Sierra Madre Occidental
Sierra Madre del Sur
Lesser Antilles
Andes Mountains
Pampas
Amazon River
Caribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
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Please view the picture on the top of this website.
Answer:
1. Predict what is going on in this picture.
2. What evidence/What do you see going on in the picture that makes you believe your prediction?
3. What is one question you would ask the children? (Dig deep)
Answer:
1. Predict what is going on in this picture.
2. What evidence/What do you see going on in the picture that makes you believe your prediction?
3. What is one question you would ask the children? (Dig deep)
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Friday: Most of Central America is part of a(n) ___________________, linking North America & South America.
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Think mountains, rivers, lakes, basin, forests, islands!
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Please read pg. 193-middle of 194 on the landforms of Latin America.
Respond in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. Due to plate boundaries and tectonic activity, Latin America experiences many:
2. What islands make up the Greater Antilles archipelago?
3. The Andes Mountains are the longest mountain chain in the world, but where do the people live in the Andes?
Respond in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. Due to plate boundaries and tectonic activity, Latin America experiences many:
2. What islands make up the Greater Antilles archipelago?
3. The Andes Mountains are the longest mountain chain in the world, but where do the people live in the Andes?
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Please unscramble and fill in the words to identify the correct definition.
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Wednesday: Which Latin American country has the highest GDP per capita? How does it compare the the US GDP per capita?
Hints:
Two Latin American countries are tied for having the highest GDP per capita!
Use pg. 184-187
Two Latin American countries are tied for having the highest GDP per capita!
Use pg. 184-187
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To kick off our unit on Latin America, please read and take the quiz on Panama:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/08/learning/PanamaGeographyQuiz.html
Respond here with THREE things you learned or observed about Panama.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/08/learning/PanamaGeographyQuiz.html
Respond here with THREE things you learned or observed about Panama.
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Please complete the attached activities to review for our test on Thursday.
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Feel free to explain why or what you want to do there!
Example: I want to visit the national parks of Utah. Hiking and taking in those beautiful landscapes is something I look forward to someday.
Example: I want to visit the national parks of Utah. Hiking and taking in those beautiful landscapes is something I look forward to someday.
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You are going to buy something, and there are two choices. What do you consider when deciding which of the choices to buy?
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Directions are in the document, along with materials to help prepare you for this project.
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The US and Canada have a friendly political relationship, but we also have a strong economic relationship. Examine the graphs and tables (one of our class skills) to answer the questions.
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Consider how often you talk to this person.
If it was once, you probably don't know them personally.
If it was once, you probably don't know them personally.
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Check your classmate's answers from yesterday's work.
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTIzNDY5NTIyNzEz/sa/MjQxODYxNDU1MjE5/details
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTIzNDY5NTIyNzEz/sa/MjQxODYxNDU1MjE5/details
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You will be assigned one of the blue regions from pg. 159-162.
Your assigned section is determined by your last name:
A-B-----Northeast (pg. 159)
C-D----Midwest (pg. 160)
E-G----South (pg.160)
H-J---Interior West (pg. 160)
K-M---Pacific (pg. 161)
N-Q---Atlantic Provinces (pg. 161)
R-T---Central and Eastern Regions (pg. 161)
U-V---West (pg. 162)
W-Z---North (pg. 162)
Copy and paste this prompt into your answer:
States or Provinces in region:
Major cities in region:
Natural resources present:
What does the region produce to make money?:
Fill in your answers. You may not have any large cities or natural resources, so write none in your answer.
Your assigned section is determined by your last name:
A-B-----Northeast (pg. 159)
C-D----Midwest (pg. 160)
E-G----South (pg.160)
H-J---Interior West (pg. 160)
K-M---Pacific (pg. 161)
N-Q---Atlantic Provinces (pg. 161)
R-T---Central and Eastern Regions (pg. 161)
U-V---West (pg. 162)
W-Z---North (pg. 162)
Copy and paste this prompt into your answer:
States or Provinces in region:
Major cities in region:
Natural resources present:
What does the region produce to make money?:
Fill in your answers. You may not have any large cities or natural resources, so write none in your answer.
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Please listen or watch the video on US Culture. Answer the following questions IN COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. When immigrants settle in a new place, what do they bring with them to their new homes?
2. What role does history play in determining culture? Consider what aspects of culture are influenced by history.
1. When immigrants settle in a new place, what do they bring with them to their new homes?
2. What role does history play in determining culture? Consider what aspects of culture are influenced by history.
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Please read pg. 145-147 on United States culture (aka my favorite topic!)
Copy this into your response box and fill with examples. I did one for you, but try to get multiple examples.
Examples of US Culture
Ethnic Groups found:
Languages spoken:
Religions practiced:
Holidays celebrated:
Art made or enjoyed by Americans: television became popular after 1950s, movie industry
Copy this into your response box and fill with examples. I did one for you, but try to get multiple examples.
Examples of US Culture
Ethnic Groups found:
Languages spoken:
Religions practiced:
Holidays celebrated:
Art made or enjoyed by Americans: television became popular after 1950s, movie industry
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Example (not related)
One similarity between US and Canadian history is they BOTH were colonized by England. One difference between US and Canadian history is over independence. The US fought a war to gain independence, but Canada signed a treaty to earn independence.
One similarity between US and Canadian history is they BOTH were colonized by England. One difference between US and Canadian history is over independence. The US fought a war to gain independence, but Canada signed a treaty to earn independence.
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Please complete the questions on the line graph, and then construct your own line graph using the presented data.
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Please complete the venn diagram, which will show similarities between US & Canadian governments. It will also show unique traits of each government.
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Thursday: Identify some of your freedoms or rights contained in the Bill of Rights (after the Constitution).
Example: Freedom of religion
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Can use the word as a noun "amendment" or verb "amend" in your sentence.
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Please listen to class notes or watch the video AND answer these questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
1. Identify the three branches of national and state governments in the United States.
2. What are the duties and responsibilities of US citizens?
3. Name/identify one of your elected representatives. For example, one of my elected representatives is Donald Trump as President (you cannot take my example). You may have to research some of your elected representatives.
1. Identify the three branches of national and state governments in the United States.
2. What are the duties and responsibilities of US citizens?
3. Name/identify one of your elected representatives. For example, one of my elected representatives is Donald Trump as President (you cannot take my example). You may have to research some of your elected representatives.
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Find a definition of representative democracy online or textbook glossary.
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Please answer these questions after watching the notes on US & Canadian history in COMPLETE SENTENCES!
1. What motivated European monarchs to establish colonies in the New World?
2. How (what methods) did the United States expand it's territories?
3. What is one similarity between US & Canadian history? Please identify one similarity.
4. Write two questions you would ask a Canadian.
1. What motivated European monarchs to establish colonies in the New World?
2. How (what methods) did the United States expand it's territories?
3. What is one similarity between US & Canadian history? Please identify one similarity.
4. Write two questions you would ask a Canadian.
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Please use pg. 124-127 in your textbook, along with pg. 60, to help you complete your own Slides on climate regions of US & Canada.
There is an instructions slide in the Slides, along with an example for you to reference.
There is an instructions slide in the Slides, along with an example for you to reference.
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Please fill out the Google Form. Take some time to reflect on how last week went for you OR what you need to do to improve your well-being.
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Please read pg. 121-122 and respond:
1. What three non-renewable energy resources does the US & Canada possess?
2. Identify some mineral resources in the US & Canada.
3. Rich soil helps support:
1. What three non-renewable energy resources does the US & Canada possess?
2. Identify some mineral resources in the US & Canada.
3. Rich soil helps support:
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Thursday: People living in the United States use a lot of energy! Should the United States transition to using more renewable energy sources? Please explain your opinion.
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Please view this website and video on the St. Lawrence Seaway and respond:
1. How many towns rely on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence seaway?
2. Name one Wisconsin town that ships along this seaway system.
3. Using locks, how far does the water drop/rise from Lake Superior to the Atlantic Ocean? (the map gives a comparison)
4. What cargo is shipped on the seaway?
1. How many towns rely on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence seaway?
2. Name one Wisconsin town that ships along this seaway system.
3. Using locks, how far does the water drop/rise from Lake Superior to the Atlantic Ocean? (the map gives a comparison)
4. What cargo is shipped on the seaway?
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Please fill out the Google Form. Take some time to reflect on how last week went for you OR what you need to do to improve your well-being.
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Please read and study the map/graph.
Answer these questions:
1. What do you notice?
2. What do you wonder?
3. Write a catchy headline that captures the map's main idea.
Answer these questions:
1. What do you notice?
2. What do you wonder?
3. Write a catchy headline that captures the map's main idea.
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Name drop specific mountains, islands, plains, plateaus.
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Please read pg. 117-middle of 119 on landforms in the US & Canada.
Respond here:
1. What are the cities in the Atlantic megalopolis?
2. The Rocky Mountains are an example of a __________________.
3. What characteristics do we find in the Great Plains?
Respond here:
1. What are the cities in the Atlantic megalopolis?
2. The Rocky Mountains are an example of a __________________.
3. What characteristics do we find in the Great Plains?
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Please use pg. 104-111 to help you answer these questions.
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Please fill out the Google Form. Take some time to reflect on how last week went for you OR what you need to do to improve your well-being.
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Example (for pull factors):
People can move to a new place because that place could offer more jobs or have more freedoms available. Also, there could be available land to claim or purchase. Finally, people may move to a new place to be closer to their family members.
People can move to a new place because that place could offer more jobs or have more freedoms available. Also, there could be available land to claim or purchase. Finally, people may move to a new place to be closer to their family members.
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Complete this worksheet, as it will greatly help you on the quiz. You can use pg. 72-76 to assist you.
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Name drop/give examples for:
Developed country
Developing country
Developed country
Developing country
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Please read pg. 94-96 on world economies. Answer the following questions.
1. Identify the four kinds of economies.
2. What characteristics does a developed country contain?
3. What has increased interdependence between economies?
1. Identify the four kinds of economies.
2. What characteristics does a developed country contain?
3. What has increased interdependence between economies?
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Find something (clothing, appliance, personal hygiene, entertainment) made in another country.
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Please fill out the Google Form. Take some time to reflect on how last week went for you OR what you need to do to improve your well-being.
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Take this quiz on Cuba:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/04/learning/Cuba-Geography-Quiz.html
Respond here with THREE things you learned or observed about Cuba
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/04/learning/Cuba-Geography-Quiz.html
Respond here with THREE things you learned or observed about Cuba
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Please consider using an example of a resource or emotion in your sentence. Also, include the source of your definition.
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These resources come from the Earth or it's atmosphere!
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Please read pg. 92-93 on natural resources.
Respond here with TWO observations from the map/graph on pg. 93.
Respond here with TWO observations from the map/graph on pg. 93.
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Trying to understand globalization and regional cultures, we will look at McDonalds.
Please look at the McDonalds US menu.
Choose one of the following countries' McDonalds menus to compare to the US menu.
Respond here with what country you chose to compare, one item each had in common, and one item that is regionally available.
Example:
McDonalds Argentina has a Big Mac available, just like in the United States. A product that is regionally available only in McDonalds Argentina is tiramisu club dessert.
Please look at the McDonalds US menu.
Choose one of the following countries' McDonalds menus to compare to the US menu.
Respond here with what country you chose to compare, one item each had in common, and one item that is regionally available.
Example:
McDonalds Argentina has a Big Mac available, just like in the United States. A product that is regionally available only in McDonalds Argentina is tiramisu club dessert.
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Remember you can use examples or emotions in your sentence to give the word meaning!
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Please read pg. 86-87 on cultural change.
Answer these questions:
1. What helped create civilizations?
2. Name an invention that has improved communication.
3. Historically, how has culture been moved or spread?
Answer these questions:
1. What helped create civilizations?
2. Name an invention that has improved communication.
3. Historically, how has culture been moved or spread?
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Please fill out the created Google Slides. Look at each slide and put information and pictures. You will present ONE of your slides on Wednesday in class.
You read this information yesterday on pg. 83-86. Refer to the book to assist you.
You read this information yesterday on pg. 83-86. Refer to the book to assist you.
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What are TWO push factors in migration?
What are TWO pull factors in migration?
What are TWO pull factors in migration?
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Please fill out the Google Form. Take some time to reflect on how last week went for you OR what you need to do to improve your well-being.
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Please read pg. 83-86 on culture.
Respond:
What are some aspects or elements that make up a culture? (Example: the arts)
Respond:
What are some aspects or elements that make up a culture? (Example: the arts)
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Please read pg. 75-76 on population movement.
Respond:
1. What are some negative (or push) reasons why people may move?
2. What may be some positive (or pull) reasons why people may move to a place?
Respond:
1. What are some negative (or push) reasons why people may move?
2. What may be some positive (or pull) reasons why people may move to a place?
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The birth rate has increased. Where has the birth rate increased?
The death rate has decreased. Why has the death rate decreased?
The death rate has decreased. Why has the death rate decreased?
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Example:
I would have to consider finding a new job and child care for my son. Also, does this new place have good schools? Does it have housing that I desire? What is the culture of the place?
I would have to consider finding a new job and child care for my son. Also, does this new place have good schools? Does it have housing that I desire? What is the culture of the place?
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Read pg. 73 on population growth. Answer the following question:
1. Outline THREE reasons or causes for the world population increases
1. Outline THREE reasons or causes for the world population increases
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Please fill out the Google Form. Take some time to reflect on how last week went for you OR what you need to do to improve your well-being.
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Take this quiz on Mexico:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/01/28/learning/28MexicoGeographyQuizLN.html
Respond here with THREE things you learned or observed about Mexico.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/01/28/learning/28MexicoGeographyQuizLN.html
Respond here with THREE things you learned or observed about Mexico.
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Take this quiz on Canada:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/04/30/learning/30CanadaGeographyQuizLN.html
Respond here with THREE things you learned or observed about Canada.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/04/30/learning/30CanadaGeographyQuizLN.html
Respond here with THREE things you learned or observed about Canada.
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Please turn to the table on pg. 60 on climate zones. Use the table to complete the Google Form.
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Please watch the attached video & respond with TWO observations about the video.
Example (using urban climates):
Pavement has a huge effect on temperatures
Buildings can block winds from reaching parts of the city
Example (using urban climates):
Pavement has a huge effect on temperatures
Buildings can block winds from reaching parts of the city
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Example:
Waking up in the morning to cool temperatures, like 45 degrees, with some fog. I would love to go for a walk in the cooler temps. Then I want it to warm up to 80 degrees by mid-afternoon and be sunny with some passing clouds. Being out on the boat in that weather is awesome! Finally, I want it to cool off to 50 degrees to cook dinner over a campfire. No rain all day!!!
Waking up in the morning to cool temperatures, like 45 degrees, with some fog. I would love to go for a walk in the cooler temps. Then I want it to warm up to 80 degrees by mid-afternoon and be sunny with some passing clouds. Being out on the boat in that weather is awesome! Finally, I want it to cool off to 50 degrees to cook dinner over a campfire. No rain all day!!!
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Please read pg. 55-top of 58 on the effects on climate. Complete the visual notes that are attached.
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Friday: Turn to pg. 52. Read the first paragraph. What TWO factors in why people live where they live.
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Please read pg. 50 and top of 52 on Earth's landforms. You can skip the "Roughing It" story on pg. 51.
Using drawing features, please create visual notes of landforms.
Using drawing features, please create visual notes of landforms.
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Please watch the following video AND create one question you have after watching.
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/plate-tectonics
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/plate-tectonics
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Please read pg. 44-45 in your textbook on Inside the Earth. Fill out the attached document to create a drawing of the Earth.
Optional: Listen to this song about the layers of the Earth-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiHRI_Z2Kgs
Optional: Listen to this song about the layers of the Earth-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiHRI_Z2Kgs
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Take this quiz on India:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/14/learning/India-Geography-Quiz.html
Respond here with three things you learned or observed about India
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/14/learning/India-Geography-Quiz.html
Respond here with three things you learned or observed about India
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Please read Ch. 1 Sec. 2 (pg. 34-38) on the solar system and sun & seasons.
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The textbook has a definition for longitude on pg. 24 or in the glossary.
Drop clues about the word in your sentence by using examples or emotions!
Drop clues about the word in your sentence by using examples or emotions!
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Fill in the blank with words or complete a sentence.
Example:
History is: the knowledge of the past, which can help inform our futures.
Example:
History is: the knowledge of the past, which can help inform our futures.
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You have a quiz on Friday on two standards:
1. I can identify and use vocabulary
2. I can read maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams to answer questions
1. I can identify and use vocabulary
2. I can read maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams to answer questions
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Thursday: Turn to pg. RA12, what is the latitude AND longitude of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories?
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Please read pg. 32-33 on chart, graphs, and diagrams.
Practice with the attached Google Form.
Practice with the attached Google Form.
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Check out the attached document of maps! There are a ton to look and observe!
1. Find one map to observe
2. Describe the map (title will help you)
3. Write one observation or question about the map
1. Find one map to observe
2. Describe the map (title will help you)
3. Write one observation or question about the map
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You can complete this sheet by inserting text boxes to type and pictures to help you understand the meaning of our assigned word.
Please rename your copy to include our word "latitude". Example: Sara Swenson-Latitude Vocab
There is a video on Google Classroom called Frayer Model Instructions if you need assistance on how to edit your documents.
Please rename your copy to include our word "latitude". Example: Sara Swenson-Latitude Vocab
There is a video on Google Classroom called Frayer Model Instructions if you need assistance on how to edit your documents.
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Please read pg. 27 about using scale and how to use a scale bar to measure distance.
There will be a video explaining methods to using scale bars attached later.
Practice using scale in the attached Google Form.
There will be a video explaining methods to using scale bars attached later.
Practice using scale in the attached Google Form.
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Please review parts of a map and practice reading the map on the Google Form
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Please complete the Google Form to work on your skill of using maps to ask & answer questions.
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Trying a new method! Please fill out the Google Form. Privacy should be protected!
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Please read pg. 26 on parts of a map.
Perform the practice questions on the Google Form.
Perform the practice questions on the Google Form.
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Please complete the worksheet handed out in class on Latitude & Longitude. Bring to class on Friday.
***Virtual Students: there is an attached copy of the assignment. If you can print out and complete, great! If you cannot print, please look over the sheets and try to answer the questions.
***Virtual Students: there is an attached copy of the assignment. If you can print out and complete, great! If you cannot print, please look over the sheets and try to answer the questions.
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You can complete this sheet by inserting text boxes to type and pictures to help you understand the meaning of our assigned word.
Please rename your copy to include our word "map". Example: Sara Swenson-Map Vocab
There is a video on Google Classroom called Frayer Model Instructions if you need assistance on how to edit your documents.
Please rename your copy to include our word "map". Example: Sara Swenson-Map Vocab
There is a video on Google Classroom called Frayer Model Instructions if you need assistance on how to edit your documents.
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You can complete this sheet by inserting text boxes to type and pictures to help you understand the meaning of our assigned word.
Please rename your copy to include our word "distort". Example: Sara Swenson-Distort Vocab
There is a video on Google Classroom called Frayer Model Instructions if you need assistance on how to edit your documents.
Please rename your copy to include our word "distort". Example: Sara Swenson-Distort Vocab
There is a video on Google Classroom called Frayer Model Instructions if you need assistance on how to edit your documents.
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Please read pg. 24-25 in your book on latitude & longitude and hemispheres.
Practice finding latitude & longitude using the Google Form below.
Practice finding latitude & longitude using the Google Form below.
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Please watch this video for an epic rap battle on maps vs. globes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVGBEw2ETJs
Respond with SIX words to describe the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVGBEw2ETJs
Respond with SIX words to describe the video.
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Please take the Google Form below. You can reference your textbook (p. 15) to help you. I'll check over your responses and email you back with your results.
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In the private comments section, please respond. I want to protect your privacy and feelings.
Please elaborate on how you are feeling about anything! It can be school-related, but it doesn't have to be!
Please elaborate on how you are feeling about anything! It can be school-related, but it doesn't have to be!
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You can complete this sheet by inserting text boxes to type and pictures to help you understand the meaning of our assigned word.
Please rename your copy to include our word "geography". Example: Sara Swenson-Geography Vocab
Please rename your copy to include our word "geography". Example: Sara Swenson-Geography Vocab