Period+5+(SS+7-3)


 * Period 5 (SS 7-3)**

- page 36: complete 1, 2, 3, and 4 - Worksheet 2-3 (Part A only)
 * 9/26/11 **
 * HW: Earth's Physical Geography VOCAB ACTIVITY (matching) **


 * CHAPTER 2 TEST on WEDNESDAY**

- p. 33 (1, 2, and 3) - worksheet 2-2 - read aloud CLIMATE AND VEGETATION (pages 34 - 36) - complete 1, 2, 3, and 4
 * 9/23/11 **

- //JOURNEY// chart collected - read 31 - 33 aloud HW: Complete p. 33 (#1, #2, and #3)
 * 9/22/11 **

- worksheet 2-1: Physical Features and Processes - read 31 - 33 aloud Classwork/**HW**: complete p. 33 (#1, #2, and #3)
 * 9/21/11 **


 * 9/19/11 & 9/20/11 **

- Film //JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH//
 * One paper make a chart with two columns: __POSSIBLE__ and __IMPOSSIBLE__
 * The more details you observe for each column, the more points you'll earn.

- complete #1 & #2 on p. 30 ALONE! - Film //JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH// **HW: None**
 * 9/16/11**
 * One paper make a chart with two columns: __POSSIBLE__ and __IMPOSSIBLE__
 * The more details you observe for each column, the more points you'll earn.

- review HW: questions 1 - 8 "Reviewing the Main Ideas" (p. 24) - read pages 27 - 30 aloud - complete all of #1 & #2 on p. 30 - worksheet 2-1: Physical Features and Processes **HW: None?**
 * 9/15/11**

- review p. 22 complete questions 1 & 2 (all parts) - HW last night p. 24: Reviewing Key Terms & p. 25: Map Activity - Complete questions 1 - 8 "Reviewing the Main Ideas" (p.25) - Complete ROBINSON PROJECTIONS!
 * 9/14/11**
 * HW: READ 27 - 30. Complete all of #1 & #2 on p. 30. **

- review HW Page 18: #1, #2, #3, and #5 - p. 22 complete questions 1 & 2 (all parts) - p. 24: Reviewing Key Terms and Reviewing the Main Ideas - p. 25: Map Activity - Complete ROBINSON PROJECTIONS!
 * 9/13/11**
 * HW: complete activities on page 24 and 25 (see above) **

- Section quizzes (1-1 and 1-2)
 * 9/12/11**

- Page 18. On a separate sheet of paper complete #1, #2, #3, and #5 - Complete ROBINSON PROJECTIONS!
 * HW - p.22 complete questions 1 & 2 (all parts) **


 * 9/9/11**

- Review worksheet 1-3 (#1 - #9) - Create a "Robinson Projection" from memory


 * 9/8/11**

Review worksheet 1-2 ("The Five Themes of Geography") questions #1 - #10.

Read pages 19 - 22 "Using the Tools of Geography"

**HW - Complete questions #1 - #9 on worksheet 1-3.**


 * 9/7/11**

1. Read pages 16 - 18: learning about "The Five Themes of Geography" 2. Independently complete 1-2 worksheet ("The Five Themes of Geography")...questions 1 - 9.

**HW - Text book page 18. On a blank sheet of paper, answer questions 1, 2, 3, and 5 (skip 4)**


 * 9/6/11**

1. Look at page 11. Why is always cold at the poles? 2. Questions #5 - #11 (Reviewing Key Terms) 3. Intro to 5 Themes of Geography

> List (in order of importance) the TOP FIVE THINGS you believe humans need to survive.

> Based on those FIVE, describe the ENVIRONMENT you think it would best to live in.

> What are the advantages AND disadvantages living in Bethlehem?

4. The Five Themes of Geography (pages 15 - 18) and worksheet 1-2 (questions 1 - 5).


 * 9/2/11**

1. Check homework. Text book 10 - 14. Questions 1 - 4.

2. Rules!!! In writing, respond to the following __prompts__:
 * What typical school or classroom rules do you feel are UNNECESSARY?
 * Then why are they in place? Why have them at all?
 * Explain the difference between school and other types of rules: domestic rules, social rules, civic rules (laws), fashion rules, etc.
 * Why do we break rules?
 * Why is it necessary to have ANY rules?

3. Classroom 154 rules.

4. Questions #5 - #11 (Reviewing Key Terms)


 * 9/1/11**

1. Text Book - pages 10 - 14 2. Read pages 10 - 14.
 * What is the myth of the Pueblos that explains the myth of the night sky?
 * What are other explanations


 * HW** - Complete "Understanding the Earth" 1-1. Section A. Questions 1 - 4.


 * 8/31/11**

1. Pearson account info.

2. Presenting yourself and your questions to the class.

3. Rules!!! In writing, respond to the following __prompts__:
 * What typical school or classroom rules do you feel are UNNECESSARY?
 * Then why are they in place? Why have them at all?
 * Explain the difference between school and other types of rules: domestic rules, social rules, civic rules (laws), fashion rules, etc.
 * Why do we break rules?
 * Why is it necessary to have ANY rules?


 * 8/30/11**

__Logistics__
 * Attendance
 * Seating
 * Student information form
 * Textbook inventories
 * What is needed for class: binder and handouts (daily), book (when required), agenda book, a writing item, effort

__Activity__ 1. Write and be prepared to share 3 - 5 distinctive facts about yourself:
 * family background
 * your interests
 * a unique opinion
 * talents or skills
 * what you like/dislike
 * etc.

2. Ask three different classmates a question.
 * Any question is fine (as long as it isn’t embarrassing, too personal, about something illegal, etc.).
 * You can ask for volunteers to answer OR you can call on someone.
 * You may get more ideas for questions based on things classmates have shared about themselves.


 * HW**: Student information form / 3 ring binder