Sept. 29

Write this question in your notebook:  "Which culture is the best culture in the world?".  Now think about all the countries and cultures we have learned about and decide, are there some cultures that are better than others?  Why or why not?  Write your answer below the question in FULL sentences (using capitals, periods, etc.).

Restating Test

Presentations Today!

Students, your projects are all due today, even though only one group will present.  I have already seen some of your finished projects, and I am THRILLED!  They look amazing.  Way to go YOU!  So gear up to present by practicing your 8 ways to give a good presentation, and have fun in the process. 

TEST COMING UP!

Don't forget to study for the geography test tomorrow!  Look through the blog if you're missing terms in your notebook.  :)  Good luck!

September 20

Global Coordinates

Copy these in your notebook if you missed them today!

Aerial Photograph: 

•photographs produced by satellites that help us to see patterns in the Earth’s surface

Cardinal Directions:  Main directions N, S, E and W.

Legend:  (map key) tells you what the symbols on the map stand for.

September 19

Lat. Long. lines

Write this in your journals:


Latitude: Imaginary lines, or parallels, that run around the belly of the earth. (FAT-itude).


Longitude: Imaginary lines, or meridians, that run from the top to bottom of the earth. (LONG-itude).


Absolute Location: "Grid address".  Latitude and Longitude lines cross each other.
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Draw two spheres in your notebook.  On the first sphere, draw LATITUDE (FAT-itude) lines.  On the second sphere, draw LONGITUDE (LONG-itude) lines.

Test and missing assignments

Students and parents, the Reading Check test results are in and you can see them on powerschool.  I invite and encourage anyone who scored a 14 (77%) or lower on the test to retake it in my classroom during powerup.

At this point, many of you having missing assignments to hand in to me, which means you might have to stay in during the next catch-up assembly!  I want you to get those in to me PRONTO so that you don't have to miss out on any more fun activities.  You might also have a zero on your scoresheet.  Does that mean you can't make it up?  NO.  You can make up a zero and you should!  Talk to me if you have concerns and I will be thrilled to help you get an A in my class.  :)

Sept.15

Students, get in your country report groups and decide who will present first, second, etc. Write it down in your Think About Journals.  Who is going to say what?  Do you have a creative intro for your presentation? You have 5 minutes from the time the tardy bell rings to get this done.  Thank you!


 Vocab-  (Write these in your Think About Journal if you missed them today).

Hemisphere- Hemi means half.  Sphere means a round shape like the globe.  The world can be split into 4 hemispheres, or parts:  N, S, E, W  

Quadrant- Quad means four... the world can be split into NW, SW, SE, NE...

equator- 0 degrees... hot climate- splits the world into N and S

prime meridian- 0 degrees--- connects the poles through England- splits the world into E and W

Sept. 14

CURRENT EVENTS??
Alright guys, get ready to play a sweet game!

Geography Review Game

Sept. 13

Santa wears a Speedo?

Current Events???


mini-movie on the Earth's tilt

earth's Tilt cause different seasons and holidays


Did you know that in the southern hemisphere- during Christmas- it is hot???  Bbq, beaches, swimsuits!

Earth has the four seasons because of the tilt of the axis is at 23.5 degrees. In other terms- Earth sits on it's side while it spins through the cosmos.

The Suns light hits the Earth directly and indirectly- warming some spots more than others....

Because of this tilt- hoildays around the world look and feel different everywhere.

Culture is directly affected becuase of space...WOW!

Sept. 13 Self Start

Students, please quietly hand up your geography maps.  Once that's done, break into your country report groups and decide which country you want to present.  Thank you!

3rd hour groups:
Delfino, Treven, Brayden, Jacob M., Logan                        Marisa, Hailey, Bryan, Alleigh, Bridger

Andrew M., Jack, Karlee, Jake S., Anne                            Taylee, Jared, McKayla, Kiara, Andrew N.

Garrett, Ghaven, Morgan, Ben, Jaylee                                 Lindsey, Cody, Alayda, Tori, Chet, Daniel R.

5th hour groups:
Mackay, Isaac, Jake C., Elisabeth, Abby                          Sierra, Brennan, Gisselle, Peyton, Kaitlyn

Autumn, Brandon, Jackson, Alyssa, Alex H.                      Justin, Daniel, Maya, Rilee, Taylor

Gunner, Kelton, Katelyn, Nicole                                        Hayden, Naomi, Alex C., Lindsey, Skylin

6th hour groups:
Abby, Kennadie, Samantha, Maddie, Courtney, Kyra              Katelyn, Paige, Belle, Jill, Dylan, Mitch

Julianna, Micky, Taylor, Destini, Jacey, Josh                            Chad, Bobby, Brock, Ashley, Mickayla, Tyler

Todd, Isak, Mack, Dawson, Nathan, Jaycee                            Jesus, Deven, Sierra, Tyler T., Oliva, Alex

7th hour groups:
Elizabeth, Tania R., Xitllalli, Steven, Braydon                      Tanya H., Jocilin, Maren, Sam, Jake C., Lindsey

Sophie, Konner, Jadon, AshleyN., Riley C.                         Wyatt, Grace, Cierra, Sammy, Cade

Alice, Dallon, Sarah, Christi, Jake F.                                   Hayden, Kaden, Alex, Camryn, Ashely S.

Sept. 12- HOMEWORK

Finish up your geography maps at home tonight.  They are due tomorrow!  ALSO: remember to come prepared with an idea for what country you might like to present.  :)  COUNTRY REPORTS DUE SEPTEMBER 26!! 

TEST COMING UP!

Students:  here are your reading check questions for the test on Monday.  Make sure you have all of them in your notes so you can study this weekend!

How does the study of geography help us understand the way people live?

What are some characteristics of culture?

How might people’s values determine the way they live?

What might cause a culture to change?

How have inventions changed the way archaeologists work?

What kind of clues might historians find in the ruins of ancient cities?

Geography video

September 8

Students, match the number with the correct letter.  This is a test, so keep your answers to yourself please. Thank you!

1. Energy                           A. Use natural movements of hands to emphasize main points.
2. Eye Contact                   B. Walk around the stage!  It's unnatural to stand like a statue.
3. Hand gestures                C. Not too slow, not too fast. Loud enough so everyone can hear.
4. Facial expressions          D. You don't have to stare, but you DO have to look at your audience.
5. Movement                     E. Skip the "ummmmmms..." and "uhhhhhhhhhhs...".
6. Non-words                    F. If you're enthusiastic about what you're saying, the class will be too.
7. Speaking pace/volume   G. Keep these 5 seconds or less.  Used to create a dramatic emphasis.
8. Pauses                           H. Use smiles, frowns, etc. to keep audience engaged.

8 ways to give a good presentation

TAKE NOTES IN THINK ABOUT JOURNAL:


Energy- Most of us prefer to watch a presentation where the speaker is clearly making an effort to connect with the audience. Energy comes out a vocal variety, gestures, and facial expressions helping you show passion and gain positive listener response. Energy is also a great mask effectively covering up nervousness and other distractions.


Movement- walk around the stage! Please don't stand still. It isn't natural for humans to be statues.

Nonwords- "like, ummmm...., uhhh" it shows the audience that you did not practice.

Speaking pace/volume- not to fast, not to slow....speak as clear as you can

Pauses- no longer than 5 seconds. think about dramatic pauses to gain the audience’s attention.

Eye Contact- maintain eye contact with individual audience members long enough to complete you thought (3-5 seconds), rather than shifting your gaze from side to side.

Hand Gestures- use natural movements of your arms, hands and body to emphasize your mainpoints. Aviod actions such as crossing arms or putting your hands on your hips.

Facial Expressions- Use smiles, frowns, and other varied expressions to keep your audience engaged. Take tips from stage actors: the bigger the audience the bigger your expressions.

September 7

We will be adding vocabulary to our 'Quadrant' page.




geography- the study of the Earth- how Earth shapes peoples lives and how people shape Earth their activities


physical regions- how Earth's natural environment is split up- example: contintent


climate- pattern of weather over a long period of time


culture- the way of a people live: language, beliefs, occupations, activities, art


values- the things that a culture thinks are important


customs- traditions, beliefs, art

September 2

In your Think About Journal, write this definition down:

 Quadrant
Any of the four quarters into which something is divided by two real or imaginary lines that intersect each other at right angles