Monday, September 15, 2008

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15-19

8TH GRADE GEOGRAPHY

Monday- Students were given instructions to their In-Class Projects. Students should pick a culture to use for their comparative projects that will begin tomorrow.

Tuesday through Friday- Students will be working on their "Comparative Culture" Projects which is a 100 point in class project. Study Guides will be given out during the week to prepare for Chapter 1 Test which is next Tuesday. The students can begin studying the notes, handouts, and vocabulary.

7TH GRADE GEOGRAPHY

Monday- Latitude and Longitude Quiz

Tuesday- Today's lesson is "Map Projections" Students should complete the diagram worksheet regarding Mercator Projections for tomorrow's class.

Wednesday- Map Tools Practice: Students will work on a Map scale contest of the United States. Review notes and Vocabulary.

Thursday- Today's lesson is "Types of Maps." Students will begin an In-Class Project regarding Special Purpose Maps. The students will receive their Chapter One Study Guides and can begin studying those study guides for their test next week.

Friday- If the Special Purpose Map Project is not completed it will be due Monday.