August 29/30, 2011

Monday, August 29, 2011

Journal: What is the difference between relative and absolute location? Give an example of each. Class: map notes, how to find latitude and longitude, competition 1

Homework: Complete parts 1&2 of World Cup Packet and complete maps, charts, and graphs

August 25/26 2011

Friday, August 26, 2011

Today we introduced the World Cup competition and got into our world cup groups.

Journal: Write down EVERYTHING you can know about the 2011 Women's World Cup (at least six things).
Classwork: Checked U.S. maps, received World Cup groups and packets, completed Part 1 of the packet.

Homework: Make sure you finish part one of the packet and read pages 2-15 in your textbook. You can leave your textbook at home during the semester.

8/23/2011

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Welcome to a new school year! I'm excited to get to know you this year and hope that you're excited to learn about the world around you.

Journal: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be, and why?
Classwork: Introductions, map pre-test, introduction to Geography

Homework: Fill out map of states and capitals and get disclosure document signed