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August 29, 2006
I AM SO IMPRESSED with the GA Geography projects! I know the majority of students worked diligently to produce such professional-looking products.
THANKS to all parents who provided support (and money in some cases). Students have been presenting their projects in class, so everyone is reaping the benefits from the information. The projects will be displayed in my classroom during Open House.
SKILLS: Identify the five regions of Georgia and determine how the geography and climate affect the economy and development of GA
ASSESSMENT: Rubric used for grading individual projects (PowerPoint presentations, brochures, maps, poems, children's books)
HOMEWORK: All classes should study for Chapter 2 Test which will be given on Thursday, August 31. Students should study vocabulary and information on regions from textbook, from project presentations, and notes. A list of vocabulary words that should be defined by Thursday was given to students in class.
Posted by Stephens at 04:42 PM
August 24, 2006
SKILLS: To identify the five geographical regions of Georgia; to determine how the climate and geography affect Georgia's economy
EQ: What are the geographical features of Georgia and how has GA's climate and geography impacted our economy?
ASSESSMENT: Student-created products such as PowerPoint presentations, brochures, oral presentations, maps (rubric attached)
HOMEWORK: Work on Geography Projects - DUE MONDAY, AUGUST 28th See RUBRIC!!
Georgia Regions
Georgia Wildlife Web
Rubric for Geography Project.doc
Rubric for Project
Posted by Stephens at 03:52 PM
August 22, 2006
All students should be working on their Geography Projects - Numbers 1 & 2 on the Description Worksheet are due on Thursday, August 24. The internet link is shown below. In addition, other links are posted below to assist with research for this project.
Location Website
Georgia
Georgia Regions
Posted by Stephens at 10:22 AM
August 18, 2006
Skills: Identify the five regions of Georgia and determine how the geography and climate affect the economy and development of GA
Assessment: PowerPoint Presentation on 5 Regions
Homework: Finish Location Worksheet (use textbook for answers - p. 4-10) if not already finished.
1st period: Finish Georgia T-shirt
All classes: Look at Georgia Project Instructions and select the project you will do. We will work on these in class on Monday so be prepared
to use your time wisely. If you have time, go to the http://www.indo.com/distance website and complete activity 1 and 2 on Location,
Location, Location Project Sheet.
All students received a Project Description today in class. Projects will be due on August 28!!
Posted by Stephens at 05:54 PM
August 15, 2006
SKILLS: To identify the location of Georgia in relative and absolute terms; to identify state symbols; to research important facts about Georgia
ASSESSMENT: Georgia Scavenger Hunt: Students read articles in the Georgia Voyager Magazines to answer questions on a worksheet.
HOMEWORK: No new homework today. 1st period class: Complete the Georgia Counties worksheet (match counties to clues). Students who missed class today due to the Band/Orchestra concert should get a magazine and worksheet on Wednesday.
ALL STUDENTS WIILL TAKE A PRETEST for GA Studies on Wednesday. Please bring a #2 pencil to class.
Posted by Stephens at 04:21 PM
August 10, 2006
Welcome to my Social Studies Blog! I am looking forward to an exciting and fun year of discovering the past with you!
My Blog will keep you informed and up-to-date with assignments, class activities, and projects. I look forward to hearing about your summer travels.
My daughter, Jenna, and I went on an amazing trip to Hawaii. My most exciting moment was taking a helicopter tour of Oahu. The most meaningful moment was seeing Pearl Harbor for the first time.
You and I will travel many places through the wonderful world of technology at Mabry!
1.Chinaman's Hat 2. In the Air 3. DiamondHead
5 Banyan Tree in Waikiki 6.Native Dance
Memorial
Posted by Stephens at 09:43 PM
