Friday 31 October 2014
Wednesday 29 October 2014
Tuesday 28 October 2014
Sub-Regions of Canada
Today we will finish chapter 7. In groups you will read chapter 7 section 3. But first let's review yesterday.
Today's Objective: What are the four sub-regions of Canada; what does each sub-region produce?
Remember - Unit Test on Thursday.
Today's Objective: What are the four sub-regions of Canada; what does each sub-region produce?
Remember - Unit Test on Thursday.
Sunday 26 October 2014
Monday
Monday we are going to read Chapter 7 Section 2: Economy and Culture of Canada
Objective: Students will be able to identify economic power, cultural diversity and describe Canadian life today.
Things to know - Canada's primary industries; where manufacturing is done in Canada; name the different cultural groups that make up Canada; List the predominant religions in Canada; Discuss Canadian's sports, recreation and the arts.
On Thursday we will be taking the UNIT II Final. Below is a review guide:
On a map be able to locate the following:
The Appalachian Mtns
Great Plains
Great Lakes (each one)
The Canadian Shield
Rocky Mtns
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Ohio River
Mackenzie River
Mt. Denali
Gulf of Mexico
Grand Canyon
Yukon River
Death Valley
Be able to answer the following:
What landforms are shared by the U.S. and Canada?
Why are the Great Lakes important to both the U.S. and Canada?
Why does most of Canada's energy power go to the U.S.?
What kinds of climates exist in the U.S. but not in Canada?
What climate regions do the U.S. and Canada share?
What kind of extreme weather occurs in the Great Plains?
What areas have suffered devastation from hurricanes?
What is Beringia?
What are the most abundant natural resources in the U.S. and Canada?
In what type of climate would you find permafrost?
What problems arose in L.A. with rapid expansion?
How did the settlers in the U.S. and Canada overcome the distances within the continent?
What was the Columbian Exchange?
How was the U.S. able to become a World Power?
What is representative democracy?
How are the powers of government divided in the U.S?
What are some American cultural elements that have influenced the world?
Where are the industrial centers in the U.S."
What is a megalopolis?
Why is the U.S. a leader in agricultural production?
In what industry do most American work?
What role did water play in the development of the Midwest?
How did CA become the nation's most populous state?
What are the sub-regions of Canada?
Where do most Canadians live?
How is Canada's government different from the U.S.?
How did the French and Indian War change America?
What is Canada's largest export?
What languages dominate Canada?
Why are the Prairie Provinces so important to the Canadian economy?
Objective: Students will be able to identify economic power, cultural diversity and describe Canadian life today.
Things to know - Canada's primary industries; where manufacturing is done in Canada; name the different cultural groups that make up Canada; List the predominant religions in Canada; Discuss Canadian's sports, recreation and the arts.
On Thursday we will be taking the UNIT II Final. Below is a review guide:
On a map be able to locate the following:
The Appalachian Mtns
Great Plains
Great Lakes (each one)
The Canadian Shield
Rocky Mtns
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Ohio River
Mackenzie River
Mt. Denali
Gulf of Mexico
Grand Canyon
Yukon River
Death Valley
Be able to answer the following:
What landforms are shared by the U.S. and Canada?
Why are the Great Lakes important to both the U.S. and Canada?
Why does most of Canada's energy power go to the U.S.?
What kinds of climates exist in the U.S. but not in Canada?
What climate regions do the U.S. and Canada share?
What kind of extreme weather occurs in the Great Plains?
What areas have suffered devastation from hurricanes?
What is Beringia?
What are the most abundant natural resources in the U.S. and Canada?
In what type of climate would you find permafrost?
What problems arose in L.A. with rapid expansion?
How did the settlers in the U.S. and Canada overcome the distances within the continent?
What was the Columbian Exchange?
How was the U.S. able to become a World Power?
What is representative democracy?
How are the powers of government divided in the U.S?
What are some American cultural elements that have influenced the world?
Where are the industrial centers in the U.S."
What is a megalopolis?
Why is the U.S. a leader in agricultural production?
In what industry do most American work?
What role did water play in the development of the Midwest?
How did CA become the nation's most populous state?
What are the sub-regions of Canada?
Where do most Canadians live?
How is Canada's government different from the U.S.?
How did the French and Indian War change America?
What is Canada's largest export?
What languages dominate Canada?
Why are the Prairie Provinces so important to the Canadian economy?
Wednesday 22 October 2014
Oh Canada!
Today we will be reading chapter 7 section 1 - Human Geography of Canada. You will need to take Cornell Notes and your summary should reflect today's objective.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to explain how Canada was settled and unified, and be able to describe the Canadian government.
Terms to know:
province
Dominion of Canada
parliamentary government
prime minister
Questions:
Who are the Inuit?
When did European explorers begin arriving in Canada?
Which European power won control of Canada?
Between what two cities did the first transcontinental railroad in Canada extend?
How is Canada's government similar to Britian's?
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to explain how Canada was settled and unified, and be able to describe the Canadian government.
Terms to know:
province
Dominion of Canada
parliamentary government
prime minister
Questions:
Who are the Inuit?
When did European explorers begin arriving in Canada?
Which European power won control of Canada?
Between what two cities did the first transcontinental railroad in Canada extend?
How is Canada's government similar to Britian's?
Monday 20 October 2014
Unit Project
Today
we are going to start your Unit Project. You need to create a
multimedia presentation - PowerPoint, Video, Website - etc - that
includes 14 different geographic features of North America. You need a
photo for each with a 3-4 sentence (written by you) description of the
feature. You also need to include a location (you might include a
map).
These projects will be due next Thursday!
14 photos = 5 points each
14 descriptions = 5 points each
Location & Map = 15 points
Total Points = 155!
Unit
Learning goal: Students will be able to create a multimedia presentation
on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that
show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with
written descriptions.
Scale/Rubric
relating to learning goal:
4 – The student can create a multimedia presentation on
the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that
show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with
written descriptions – that connect history to the geographical features.
3 – The student can create a multimedia presentation on
the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that
show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with
written descriptions
2 – With some direction/help from the teacher the student
can create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which
will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features
of the United States and Canada with written descriptions
1 – Even with help from the teacher the student is unable
to create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which
will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features
of the United States and Canada with written descriptions.
Thursday 16 October 2014
Friday
On Friday we will be reading chapter 6 section 3 in groups. You need to take Cornell Notes.
Objectives:Students will be able to list the four sub-regions of the United States and discuss the economic and cultural similarities and differences among them.
Terms to know:
New England, Midwest, South, West, megalopolis, and metropolitan area.
Questions:
Which sub-region is largest in land area?
What are some of the South's most important crops?
What is the West's current population growth?
What inventions or processes helped the West grow in the 20th century?
How is the economy of the Midwest changing?
Why is the Northeast one of the most heavily industrialized and urbanized areas?
What is the common nickname for the South?
What is the Midwest most known for?
What major industries are located in the Midwest?
How is the Midwest changing?
What are two terms for state groups within the Northeast subregion?
Objectives:Students will be able to list the four sub-regions of the United States and discuss the economic and cultural similarities and differences among them.
Terms to know:
New England, Midwest, South, West, megalopolis, and metropolitan area.
Questions:
Which sub-region is largest in land area?
What are some of the South's most important crops?
What is the West's current population growth?
What inventions or processes helped the West grow in the 20th century?
How is the economy of the Midwest changing?
Why is the Northeast one of the most heavily industrialized and urbanized areas?
What is the common nickname for the South?
What is the Midwest most known for?
What major industries are located in the Midwest?
How is the Midwest changing?
What are two terms for state groups within the Northeast subregion?
Wednesday 15 October 2014
Unit Project
Today we are going to start your Unit Project. You need to create a multimedia presentation - PowerPoint, Video, Website - etc - that includes 14 different geographic features of North America. You need a photo for each with a 3-4 sentence (written by you) description of the feature. You also need to include a location (you might include a map).
These projects will be due next Thursday!
14 photos = 5 points each
14 descriptions = 5 points each
Location & Map = 15 points
Total Points = 155!
Unit
Learning goal: Students will be able to create a multimedia presentation
on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that
show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with
written descriptions.
Scale/Rubric
relating to learning goal:
4 – The student can create a multimedia presentation on
the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that
show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with
written descriptions – that connect history to the geographical features.
3 – The student can create a multimedia presentation on
the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that
show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with
written descriptions
2 – With some direction/help from the teacher the student
can create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which
will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features
of the United States and Canada with written descriptions
1 – Even with help from the teacher the student is unable
to create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which
will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features
of the United States and Canada with written descriptions.
Tuesday 14 October 2014
Questions for Chapter 6 Section 2
After you finish your quiz, answer the following question from Chapter 6 Section 2:
1) What was the average American's job in the early days of the United States?
2) In what three areas is the U.S. a world leader?
3) What percentage of the world's corn do U.S farmers supply?
4) What is the second mostly commonly spoken language in the U.S.?
5) To what religious group do the majority of Americans belong?
6) What are some American cultural elements that have influenced the world?
7) Where do the majoritiy of Americans live?
8) What is the gender breakdown of the workforce in America?
9P Where are the industrial centers in the United States?
1) What was the average American's job in the early days of the United States?
2) In what three areas is the U.S. a world leader?
3) What percentage of the world's corn do U.S farmers supply?
4) What is the second mostly commonly spoken language in the U.S.?
5) To what religious group do the majority of Americans belong?
6) What are some American cultural elements that have influenced the world?
7) Where do the majoritiy of Americans live?
8) What is the gender breakdown of the workforce in America?
9P Where are the industrial centers in the United States?
Monday 13 October 2014
Monday
So - today we will be doing a pre-quiz on Canada.
Then we will read chapter 6 section 2.
Goal: Identify the sources of economic powers in the U.S.
Then we will read chapter 6 section 2.
Goal: Identify the sources of economic powers in the U.S.
Friday 10 October 2014
Chapter 6 Section 1
Today we will be going over your quizzes from yesterday. Remember you will have a quiz on the territories and provinces of Canada next week (probably Tuesday).
We will be reading Chapter 6 Section 1 today.
Objective: Students will be able to identify some features of human geography in the four sub-regions of the United States.
Things to know:
The four sub-regions of the United States
Migration, Columbian Exchange, Louisiana Purchase, Representative Democracy
Where did people migrate from to populate North America?
Where did people move after the frontier was fully settled?
What enabled the United States to become a World Power?
What events involved the U.S. in foreign affairs?
How are the powers of government in the United States divided?
We will be reading Chapter 6 Section 1 today.
Objective: Students will be able to identify some features of human geography in the four sub-regions of the United States.
Things to know:
The four sub-regions of the United States
Migration, Columbian Exchange, Louisiana Purchase, Representative Democracy
Where did people migrate from to populate North America?
Where did people move after the frontier was fully settled?
What enabled the United States to become a World Power?
What events involved the U.S. in foreign affairs?
How are the powers of government in the United States divided?
Thursday 9 October 2014
States Quiz
Quiz today.
After the quiz - you would practice with the Provinces and Territories of Canada, and you can practice locating major physical features of North America - rivers, mountains, etc.
Go HERE
After the quiz - you would practice with the Provinces and Territories of Canada, and you can practice locating major physical features of North America - rivers, mountains, etc.
Go HERE
Wednesday 8 October 2014
Chapter 5 Section 3
Today we are going to read chapter 5 section 3 and take Cornell Notes. If your group finishes before the end of class, please study your STATES. Remember there is a quiz coming up!
Chapter 5 Section 3
Objective: Be able to discuss factors that make sites suitable for building cities and examine how settlement and agriculture have changed the land in both Canada and the U.S.
Terms: Beringia, St. Lawrence Seaway
What factors affect the choice of location of a city? How did methods of moving people and goods across the continent change over time?
Tuesday 7 October 2014
Monday 6 October 2014
Chapter 5 Section 2
In your groups, I want you go answer the following questions, post them, and then I want you to take a quiz on Canadian geography (go to the link below the questions).
1) Which parts of Canada and the United States have the most similar climate?
2) What areas in Canada and the U.S. have areas of permafrost?
3) What kind of climates do not exist in Canada?
4) Which two states in the U.S. have tropical climates?
5) Where are the Everglades located?
6) Within which climate would you most likely find a rain forest?
7) What kids of extreme weather occur often in the Great Plains?
8) What areas are most at risk for flooding?
9) What areas suffer hurricanes?
10) What climate regions do the U.S. and Canada share?
11) What climate regions are found in the U.S. but not in Canada?
GO HERE
Chapter 5 Section 3
Objective: Be able to discuss factors that make sites suitable for building cities and examine how settlement and agriculture have changed the land in both Canada and the U.S.
Terms: Beringia, St. Lawrence Seaway
What factors affect the choice of location of a city? How did methods of moving people and goods across the continent change over time?
1) Which parts of Canada and the United States have the most similar climate?
2) What areas in Canada and the U.S. have areas of permafrost?
3) What kind of climates do not exist in Canada?
4) Which two states in the U.S. have tropical climates?
5) Where are the Everglades located?
6) Within which climate would you most likely find a rain forest?
7) What kids of extreme weather occur often in the Great Plains?
8) What areas are most at risk for flooding?
9) What areas suffer hurricanes?
10) What climate regions do the U.S. and Canada share?
11) What climate regions are found in the U.S. but not in Canada?
GO HERE
Chapter 5 Section 3
Objective: Be able to discuss factors that make sites suitable for building cities and examine how settlement and agriculture have changed the land in both Canada and the U.S.
Terms: Beringia, St. Lawrence Seaway
What factors affect the choice of location of a city? How did methods of moving people and goods across the continent change over time?
Objectives: Examine the shared climates and vegetation of the United States and Canada, and describe the effects of extreme weather in North America.
Today - we are going to take a short quiz on the physical features of North America and then we will start chapter 5 section 2. Take notes as you read.
HW: Finish section 2 and turn in your notes tomorrow.
Things to know:
Permafrost, prevailing westerlies, Everglades.
Similarities and differences in Climate and Vegetation of U.S. and Canada.
Be able to discuss the effects of extreme weather
In which type of climate would you find the Everglades?
In which region would you find the dry climates?
What climate regions do the United States and Canada share?
Today - we are going to take a short quiz on the physical features of North America and then we will start chapter 5 section 2. Take notes as you read.
HW: Finish section 2 and turn in your notes tomorrow.
Things to know:
Permafrost, prevailing westerlies, Everglades.
Similarities and differences in Climate and Vegetation of U.S. and Canada.
Be able to discuss the effects of extreme weather
In which type of climate would you find the Everglades?
In which region would you find the dry climates?
What climate regions do the United States and Canada share?
Friday 3 October 2014
Friday
Today - we are going to review what you learn by reading Chapter 5 Section 1 - Physical Features of North America. Then you will create a quizlet and post it. We'll choose 1 and play a game.
First - a review quiz.
go HERE
or HERE
First - a review quiz.
go HERE
or HERE
Scale/Rubric
relating to learning goal:
4 – The student can create a multimedia presentation on
the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that
show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with
written descriptions – that connect history to the geographical features.
3 – The student can create a multimedia presentation on
the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that
show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with
written descriptions
2 – With some direction/help from the teacher the student
can create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which
will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features
of the United States and Canada with written descriptions
1 – Even with help from the teacher the student is unable
to create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which
will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features
of the United States and Canada with written descriptions.
Thursday 2 October 2014
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