Today, we will go over the summative MCQ results. Afterwards, we will begin Unit 2, Part 1: Population. Helpful resources for today's class:
HW: Read Fouberg Chapter 1; Take notes
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Review stationsToday we will spend a majority of class time in review stations. Use the following links as you move from one station to the next: Review Stations (5 stations - 50 min. total) Video Station:
HW: STudy!!!Use the following Summative HINTS slide deck to know what to prepare for the Summative MCQ and FRQ:You can find other resources on the Unit 1 webpage but most of what you need has been provided or linked within the HINTS slide deck.
Additonally, you will have the Barron's Study Guide book. Try the practice questions and review the material. Remember to bring your binder/notes to class on the day of the summative-- I will do the Unit 1 binder check on this day. What am I looking for in your binder?
Today, you will take your first Formative MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) quiz. We will also be talking about the world's landmasses and how we define a "continent". Helpful resources for today's class:Not all Geographers agree on how many continents --or even how to define a continent. Here are some examples:
HW -- Due next class (Aug. 27/28)Review Unit 1 in Wood Study Guide Book; try to answer practice questions at end of Unit 1 review.
Today, we will focus on looking at map projections, map distortion, and different types of maps (and their purposes, value and limitations). Helpful links for today's class:
HW: Familiarize with Rubenstein Chapter 1 & review quizlet vocab
Helpful Resources for today's class: Oh but wait... there's a revised version of Yakko's World -- Countries of the World song (thanks Nerdist.com) HW: Complete the practice frq "School's out for summer"See paper handout given to you in class for the actual writing prompt.
A handwritten hardcopy response on lined notebook paper is due at the beginning of next class. Directions: You have 25 minutes to complete the following question. It is suggested you take up to 5 minutes of this time to plan and outline your answer and then 20 minutes to write your response. While a formal essay is not required, it is not enough to answer the question by merely listing facts. Illustrate your answer with examples where appropriate. Be sure that you number your answer, including individual parts as the question is numbered below. Please read the FRQ Tips and Tricks prior to setting the timer and beginning your writing. FRQ Tips & Tricks (PDF) Also, refer to these guidelines for FRQ action words (directives) STEPS TO TACKLING THIS FRQ:
Today we will do a brief introduction to the course
First HW Assignment: Read Ch. 1 FoubergSkim through Chapter 1 of Fouberg.
Also begin to look through the Unit 1 Quizlet Flashcard set |
Note to Students:Bookmark this page so that you can keep up with what is covered in class (esp. if you are absent). Archives
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