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September 25, 2006
Map test tomorrow. We had a good review today. Study only the highlighted landforms, rivers, and bodies of water.
Tomorrow, our visitors will be in the building. They are one day early. I know we'll give them a wonderful welcome.
Posted by Ridlehoover at 06:42 PM
September 19, 2006
1.2 Lesson Plan-September 19, 2006
Essential Questions:
How do the oceans and mountains affect climate in Europe and Russia?
What different climates and kinds of vegetation do Europe and Russia have?
Each student is responsible for the following:
1) Key Terms and Key Places- illustrate the key terms and key places.
2) Read Pages 16-21
3) Take notes on the following: It is your decision on the type of notes you take. However, each topic should contain at least three complete sentences.
Page 17.Oceans Affect Climate
Pages 18-19 Mountains Affect Rainfall
Pages 20-21. Forests and Grasslands of Europe
The Russian Tundra, Forests, and Grasslands
Anchor Activity
Physical Map
1) Begin with the list of water forms first.
2) Follow directions
3) Use the map from WorldAtlas.com or the school atlas
4) Print each location
Posted by Ridlehoover at 05:59 AM
September 17, 2006
Today we watched a short movie on the Constitution. Make sure you have colored pencils tomorrow. You will also need a black or blue pen.
Please download the Europe map and the Europe map of rivers on World Atlas.com
Have a great evening.
Posted by Ridlehoover at 12:54 PM
September 14, 2006
What a busy week! Homework: Study for 1.3 quiz tomorrow. Complete your book cover on natural resources of Europe and Russia.
Posted by Ridlehoover at 05:15 PM
September 10, 2006
Posted by Ridlehoover at 06:43 PM
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Here are the lesson plans for this week. if there are any changes, I will post them on the blog.
Essential Questions:
1) What are the main physical features of Europe and Russia? (1.1)
2) What are some of the major natural resources of Europe and Russia? (1.3)
3) How do oceans and mountains affect the climate of Europe and Russia ? (1.2)
Monday
p Study Session for 1.1
p Quiz 1.1
p Introduce 1.3 – Alternative learning- How will you get the most out of this section?
p H.W. –continue reading 1.3
Tuesday
v Pre-quiz – What areas do you need to concentrate on?
v Compare and contrast differences and similarities between regions.
Wednesday
Miss Fortune from Kennesaw will present the lesson. A book cover of 1.3
Assessment:
Acceptable-Cover contains factual information about Russia (83%-88%)
Commendable-Cover creatively presents visual images and text. (89%-94%)
Outstanding-Cover includes statements about differences and similarities between the regions. (95%-100%)
This is a class work grade
Thursday
Quiz-1.3
Map skills: Europe-Bodies of Water
D.E.A.R
4th period – The World is Flat group
Friday
o Conferences about Chapter 1, Section 2
o Map skills Europe-Landforms (Regions)
Next week (Week of September 18th)there will be two map quizzes. Your maps and lists will be your study guides. Highlighted landforms and bodies of water will be on quizzes.
We will also begin our alternative learning assessments for 1.2 - more about this later.
Posted by Ridlehoover at 05:51 PM
September 05, 2006
Homework tonight- read pages 2-7 in your Europe and Russia book.
The 4th period had a special guest today. We had a visiting professor from Australia. She gave the students an overview of the country - very interesting. Many thanks to Mrs. Miceli and her class for sharing her with us. Thanks to Mrs. Brown-Curry and her wonderful class who attended also.
The projects were due today. Those of you that didn't have your project will have ten points taken off your final total for each day you are late.
Posted by Ridlehoover at 06:04 PM
