Week of September 8 through September 12

SEVENTH GRADE GEOGRAPHY
Monday- Students will be discussing Hemispheres and Grid Lines. 5 Themes of Geography Quizzes were handed back today.

Tuesday- The lesson today is "Working with a Grid System". We will practice using and applying latitude and longitude. HOMEWORK: Latitude and Longitude practice worksheet.

Wednesday- The lesson today is "Maps vs. Globes". We will also be practicing our Latitude and Longitude.

Thursday- The lesson today is "5 parts of a map." The students will identify the major parts of a map and how they are used in everyday life. We will also practice our latitude and Longitude during a review. HOMEWORK: STUDY AND PRACTICE LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE FOR A QUIZ.

FRIDAY- LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE QUIZ

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EIGHT GRADE GEOGRAPHY

Monday- The lesson today is practicing and reviewing map tools. Students were given a scavenger hunt for compass and scale. Worksheet should be completed for tomorrow.

Tuesday- The lesson today is "World Population." We will also be practicing our map tools by reviewing the practice problems. HOMEWORK: STUDY GRID SYSTEM, COMPASS, and SCALE

Wednesday- The lesson today is Major Cultural Traits. We will also have a formal review of the map tools. HOMEWORK: Study and practice using the grid system, compass, and scale for a quiz.

Thursday- MAP TOOLS QUIZ

Friday- We will finish the discussion of Cultural Traits. Also a Current Event Quiz.


******REMINDER***** CURRENT EVENT FOR SEPTEMBER IS DUE SEPTEMBER 26th !!!!!