Middle America Mapping Day #2

Today Tuesday 30th November we continued with our Middle America map. Most students were well into the labeling by the end of class. This map is a much easier one to draw. Remember as you label your map the following conventions:

1) All CAPITAL letters if it is a country.
2) A circled star if it is a national capital.
3) A simple dot if it is a major city.
4) Regular labeling with owning country in parentheses if it is a territory.

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Middle America Mapping Day #1

Today Monday 29th November we began our mapping unit of Middle America (Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean). We will include territories on our map as well as the countries and their capitals cities.

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TEST: Canada Political and Physical

On Tuesday 23rd November we took the test on political & physical features of Canada. A portion of the test also covered the economic and cultural characteristics of Canada as well. if you were absent, you can make up the test during 7th (if your teacher will let you), after school or during diamond time.

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Test Review and Other Such Things

Today Monday 22 November we reviewed for our test on Canada tomorrow. Students were given study guides and maps and directed to practice quizzes and maps located on this blog. Please make sure tomorrow you bring a book and have taken care of your personal business before coming to class.

Because of my being overly busy and it being a short week, the flag, video and picture of the week will remain the same and be updated next Monday.

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Current Event #5

Today Friday 19th November we did our current event.

Canda Today

today Thursday 18th November we studied Canada Today and Geographic Issues facing Canada. The objectives were to define regionalism and separatism. To explain the economic characteristics of Canada in relation to its population and physical features. We also looked at the similarities and differences of Canada to the United States.

Students also received an updated grade printout and each student was spoken with about their grade. Students were reminded that all tests and assignments may be redone for a better grade if necessary, but the highest grade on a redo is a B.

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Physical Features of Canada

Today Wednesday 17th November we spent the day examining the physical features of Canada and completed a physical map.

Tuesday 16th November we turned in our political map poster of Canada and corrected the substitute work you did on Monday.

Monday 15th November students had a substitute and completed a worksheet ont he climates and biomes of Canada.

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Canada Mapping Day #4

Today Friday 12th November was our last day in class mapping Canada. Most students finished drawing and labeling and were beginning the coloring. Students were given map copies and instructions to finish the map over the weekend and have it ready for Tuesday.

Canada Mapping Day #3

Today Thursday 11th November we continued our mapping of Canada. most students are into the labeling of the map. Tomorrow will be our last day and the map will be due on Tuesday 16th November. This map is 120 points and will count as a significant part of your final grade.

HONORS: Today students received the instructions for the research extension. Every time you read state in the instructions just substitute the word province.

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Heriman Play - Canada Mapping (Somewhat)

Today Wednesday 10th November we spent the majority of the day at the play put on by Herriman High. The only classes that met for any real length of time were 1st and 2nd. Those periods worked on their Canada maps as much as possible. The other classes will pick up tomorrow where they left off on Tuesday.

Canada Mapping Day #2

Today Tuesday 9th November we worked on the maps of Canada. Most students were able to finish their outlines of Canada and began drawing the provinces and territories. The next day we will focus on finishing up provinces/territories and begin the labeling.

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Canada Map Making Day 1

Today Monday 8th November we began our map making unit for Canada. We went through all the provinces and capital cities along with some major cities. We should have this map finished by Friday. Please remember to bring pencils, erasers, and colored pencils as you will need them over the next few days.

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TEST: Climate and Physical Earth

Today Thursday 4th October we had our test on Climate and Physical Earth. Because the test was a bit longer than anticipated we did not turn in our note packets or review crossword. If you will please bring these things tomorrow we will grade everything then.

REVIEW: Climate and Physical Earth

Today Wednesday 3rd November we reviewed for our test tomorrow on Climate & Physical Earth. All students should have a total of five note sheets that they will turn in for points. They also received a crossword review to help them review their vocabulary. Both notes and crossword will be due at the beginning of class tomorrow.

For the test, all students were instructed to make sure they have taken care of anything so they do not need a hall pass. They should also bring a book in case they finish early before the other students.

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Climate Graphs

Today Tuesday 2nd November we studied climate graphs. A climate graph is a combination of a line and bar graph that shows the average temperature and precipitation per month for a specific city or area. We then created our own cliamte graphs and will use those graphs to categorize different climates around the world.

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