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August 29, 2006

Today in class we checked over the review packet on cultural and physical geography. Reviewed and took notes on the 5 Themes of Geography and applied their knowledge to identify these themes as they viewed various photographs.

Homework is to review vocabulary on page 33 follow the directions, and to answer the Reviewing Facts #1-10 using complete sentences.
Test will be Wednesday and a study guide will be given out in class on Tuesday.

Study your vocabulary, practice your spelling, no word bank is provided.

Don't forget your free homework pass for parents who attend PTSA Open House.

Posted by Baylor at 05:55 PM

August 25, 2006

Complete the Geography Review packet from class. Refer to pages 4-31 of your text. We will review in class and a study guide will be posted later. Practice your lines of latitude and longitude. Have a wonderful weekend. See you Monday!

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August 23, 2006

Today we were able to review the four main components of cultural geography.Download file

Posted by Baylor at 06:23 PM

August 22, 2006

EQ: Why is it important to study physical geography?

Monday, the students worked together in pairs, taking two-column notes over physical geography:pgs.22-27. See notes:Download file

Tuesday, we reviewed their notes and defined key vocabulary pg.22
Began new lesson on cultural geography.

EQ: What are the main parts of culture?

Finish two-column notes at home tonight.

Wednesday is DEAR. Do not forget your book to read.

Thursday we will have a notebook check to see if you have organized your work. Quick, easy 100 if it's done correctly!

Posted by Baylor at 07:20 PM

August 17, 2006

Need several suggestions or help to answer our Essential Question? Use This.

EQ: What does your artifact infer/tell about the life and times of the people (of Kroger-land) who made it?

1.Type of artifact:
Can made of steel
Ingredients:
Where or how does one acquire these ingredients?, what conclusion can we draw about the culture, their vocation/occupations?

2. Special qualities of the artifact:
cylindrical in shape
smooth with ribbed sides
size?
weight?
movable parts?
Paper label with writing, colors, numbers, and pictures- what does this tell you about the people who made the artifact?
Bar code
Nutrition facts
Internet address
recycle
utensils
education
time frame this may have existed?
What do the other numbers on the bottom of the can suggest?

What is technology?
The innovation, change, or modification of the natural environment to satisfy human needs and wants. Technology refers to the body of know-how about the means and methods of producing goods and services.

WHAT CONCLUSIONS CAN YOU DRAW FROM THE ARTIFACT THAT WOULD HELP YOU DESCRIBE THE LIFE AND TIME OF THE PEOPLE WHO MADE IT OR USED IT?

Homework:
Answer your Essential Question in at least three good paragraphs, w/5-7 sentences each. Cursive or typed. This is your first grade so WOW me!
You may be creative but remember you must have evidence to support your hypothesis.

Posted by Baylor at 04:03 PM

August 15, 2006

Wow! My email box is running over!!! Thank you so much for communicating with me so quickly. I am setting up the mail lists as fast as I can, so don't stop now. If you have not done so yet, don't forget to email me your address so I can just copy and paste it into my address book. Do not miss this chance to have notification of due dates, tests,quizzes,and projects. Nearly 95% of my students brought in their syllabi signed today, that was fantastic!

Tomorrow the students will become archaeologists and will attempt to identify an artifact and hopefully tell us about the life and times of the people who made it. They will need their coloring pencils in class to illustrate the artifact.

Thursday, we will begin a mini-unit on intelligent behaviors, and distribute books.

Friday, we will take the pretest in Social Studies and do a writing piece.

The first week of school I devote to procedure, routine, and getting life organized. We will begin working in the text next week.

I am blessed again this year with a super group of students, I hope that the rest of the year goes as well as these two days have.

Thank you!

Posted by Baylor at 06:37 PM | Comments (0)

August 07, 2006

Hope your summer was restful and full of fun; and that you are re-energized for an exciting year in Social Studies as we explore the HOT spots of today's world.

Back to School

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