Friday, October 24, 2014

Lesson #14 - Review for Geography Unit Assessment

Today we will be reviewing 
for our Geography assessment 
that we will be taking on 
Monday, October 27.  

Geography is the study of the __________________________

How many continents on planet Earth?_______
Name them.
________________________________________


How many oceans?________
Name them.
________________________________________


How many Hemispheres? ________
Name them.
________________________________________


How many years are in a decade? _______
How many years are in a ‘score’? _______
How many years are in a century? _______
How many years are in a millennium? _______



Work in your Triad Groups to complete the Review Packet of information. I will be collecting them tomorrow and taking them as a homework grade. 








Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Lesson #11 - Ye Old Pumpkin Patch

For Lesson 11
I can collaborate effectively using the Triad Talk Expectations.

I can plot coordinates on a grid using Latitude and Longitude.

Directions:
The following coordinates are the midpoints of each of ten pumpkins that are found in the pumpkin patch. Plot the pumpkins in the pumpkin patch by using the latitude and longitude coordinates below. After plotting the pumpkins, decorate the pumpkin patch as you wish. However, while decorating make sure that the latitude and longitude point plotted can be seen on the pumpkin. The example below shows what a sample pumpkin may look like. 







Homework: Finish Ye Olde Pumpkin Patch
This assignment will be collected for a grade.
  • Each properly plotted pumpkin is worth 10 points


Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Lesson #10 - Latitude and Longitude Puzzles

For Lesson 10










  • I can use my knowledge of Latitude and Longitude to solve a map puzzle.
  • I can place coordinates on a grid to mark points on a map.


Directions:

  • Choose one of the Latitude and Longitude Puzzles.
  • Use the Coordinate pairs to mark points on the map. 
  • Connect the point in numerical order to solve the puzzle.
Puzzle #1

Puzzle #2