1/28/11

Today we:

• finished and graded our island projects
• learned about the things that create landforms (plate tectonics, subduction, accretion, spreading, faulting, weathering and erosion)
• studied a bit for states and capitals
• played World Cup competition #2!

Don't forget to STUDY for your states and capitals test and complete Part III of the WC packet.

1/26/11

Objective: verbally and visually describe all types of landforms

Classwork: Review latitude/longitude, learn landforms, island project

Homework: Finish Island Project *if not, come to Thursday intervention

1/24/11

Objective: Differ between relative and absolute location. Find latitude and longitude

Classwork: Class notes, lecture, latitude vs. longitude practice, review states and capitols

Homework: Part 2 of W.C. Packet. Read page 16-24

• If you could go anywhere in the U.S. where would it be, and why?
• ....in the world? Why?

1/21/11

Checked: States and Capitals Map (worth 20 points. Show me later if you did not already)

In-class:

• Discussed definition of geography: the study of a land and it's peoples
• Took pre-test
• Assigned to a World Cup group

Homework: Complete Part I of World Cup Packet

1/18/2011

Welcome to Geography! Here you will find important links to all of the major assignments and tools you will need for class. Be sure to check the blog frequently to see what work you missed. Come prepared to class every day with a writing utensil, paper, and a geography notebook. I will let you know when and if you need your textbook in class.

I look forward to this semester together!

Mrs. King