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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014




Warm Up:

1. DOG (make sure to read DIRECTIONS)

Objective: I will be successful when....


1.  ...I can use all the tools of a geographer
2. ...I can use a map and all its 5 components
3. ...I can answer the question: How do geographers show information on the map?

In Class:

1. Scale
2. Using a Map Scale Practice (in class)


HW:


1.  Alberta to scale (worksheet)
2. Do you want reminders about homework? 
2. How about signing up here: Remind (make sure to read the directions!!)
3. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Monday, September 29, 2014

September 29, 2014


Warm Up:

Please be on your best behavior while Mrs. Easdon is here.

1. DOG (make sure to read DIRECTIONS)


Objective: I will be successful when....

1.  ...I can use all the tools of a geographer
2. ...I can use a map and all its 5 components
3. ...I can answer the question: How do geographers show information on the map?

In Class:

1. Missing work, absent work, late work: What is that?
2. Study hall

HW:

1. Do you want reminders about homework? 
2. How about signing up here: Remind (make sure to read the directions!!)
3. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Friday, September 26, 2014

September 26, 2014

Bonus: Can you give me the latitude and longitude of where we visited? What is this an example of place or region?


Warm Up:

Please be on your best behavior while Mrs. Easdon is here.

1. DOG (make sure to read DIRECTIONS)


Objective: I will be successful when....


1.  ...I can use all the tools of a geographer
2. ...I can use a map and all its 5 components
3. ...I can answer the question: How do geographers show information on the map?

In Class:

1.  Phase 2 cards (click here to get cards) (click here for worksheet): work with your face partner (right across from you)
2. Review partner norms
3. If you think you have done a good job, you and your partner need to bring your sheet to Mrs. Easdon to check. Each time you come up it's a loss of a point. This will be a practice grade.
4. If you finish early, you need to get the latitude and longitude worksheet. Use the orange atlases above the Geo Alive books to complete. The For Fun! is for Candy.

HW:


1. Do you want reminders about homework? 
2. How about signing up here: Remind (make sure to read the directions!!)
3. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Thursday, September 25, 2014

September 25, 2014




Warm Up:

Please be on your best behavior while Mrs. Easdon is here.

1. DOG (make sure to read DIRECTIONS)


Objective: I will be successful when....


1.  ...I can use all the tools of a geographer
2. ...I can use a map and all its 5 components
3. ...I can answer the question: How do geographers show information on the map?

In Class:

1. Play Battleship for 20 min. with someone at a table with your same seat number. So for instance they can be at table 6 and 8 but their seat must both be 1.
2. The Global Grid: Latitude and Longitude discussion
3. Read section 1.4 on your own.
4. Phase 2 cards: work with your face partner (right across from you)
5. Review partner norms on wall
6. Begin phase 2, look at key words before beginning!

HW:


1. Do you want reminders about homework? 
2. How about signing up here: Remind (make sure to read the directions!!)
3. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

September 24, 2014




Warm Up:

1. DOG (make sure to read DIRECTIONS)


Objective: I will be successful when....


1.  ...I can use all the tools of a geographer
2. ...I can use a map and all its 5 components
3. ...I can answer the question: How do geographers show information on the map?

In Class:

1.  Latitude and Longitude PowerPoint 
2. Absolute Location & Current Events
3. Go over Battleship for tomorrow!

HW:


1. Do you want reminders about homework? 
2. How about signing up here: Remind (make sure to read the directions!!)
3. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

September 23, 2014



Warm Up:

1. DOG (make sure to read DIRECTIONS)


Objective: I will be successful when....


1.  ...I can use all the tools of a geographer
2. ...I can use a map and all its 5 components
3. ...I can answer the question: How do geographers show information on the map?

In Class:

1. Turn in Farm directions worksheet.  Keep latitude worksheet
2. Go over latitude worksheet
3. Longitude Notes (you fill in this worksheet)
4. Longitude PowerPoint
HW:


1.The Long Lines due tomorrow
2.  Newsela article quiz on 3-D mapping and longitude practice due tomorrow.
3. Do you want reminders about homework? 
4. How about signing up here: Remind (make sure to read the directions!!)
5. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Monday, September 22, 2014

September 22, 2014



Click here for link 

Warm Up:

1. DOG (make sure to read DIRECTIONS)


Objective: I will be successful when....


1.  ...I can use all the tools of a geographer
2. ...I can use a map and all its 5 components
3. ...I can answer the question: How do geographers show information on the map?

In Class:

1.  Being a good partner - create norms
2. Go over Reading Notes 1.3 Map Title and Symbols (key words in questions)
3. Notes on Latitude  -
*Click here for the PowerPoint
*Click here for the notes to fill in
HW:


1. Farm Directions and Latitude practice due tomorrow.
2. Visit the Cayman Island map. Send me an email telling me what map elements it has by 9/23.
2. Do you want reminders about homework? 
3. How about signing up here: Remind (make sure to read the directions!!)
4. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Friday, September 19, 2014

International Talk Like a Pirate Day!



Warm Up:


Why does it take pirates so long to learn the alphabet?
Because they spend all their time at the Cs.
Objective: I be successful when....


1.  ...I can use all the tools of a geographer
2. ...I can use a map and all its components to find my way
3. ...I can answer the question: How do geographers show information on the map?

In Class:

1.  Phase 1: Map Titles and Symbols
2. Go over Answers
3. Take this exit ticket!! When I tell ye!

HW:


1.  Do ye want reminders about homework? 
2. How about signing up here: Remind (make sure to read the directions!!)
3. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Thursday, September 18, 2014

September 18, 2014





Warm Up:

Get a note card from the front table. You have 5 minutes to:


1. Put your name on it.
2. List the 5 things that must be on a map!
3. Turn it in to the basket for your class.

Have your vocabulary on your desk for check in and Dojo points!!

Objective: I will be successful when....

1.  ...I can use all the tools of a geographer
2. ...I can use a map and all it's components to find my way
3. ...I can answer the question: How do geographers show information on the map?

In Class:

1.  Go over the vocabulary from Section 1.2.
2. Phase 1: Map Titles and Symbols

HW:

1.  Do you want reminders about homework? 
2. How about signing up here: Remind (make sure to read the directions!!)
3. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

September 17, 2014


Warm Up:

Get a Geo Alive Book from back bookshelf. They are below the atlases.


1. Read Section 1.1

2. Be ready to discuss with your table the following questions:
a. In what ways are today's geographers similar to the explorers Lewis and Clark?
b. How do today's geographers use maps?
Objective: I will be successful when....


1.  ...I can use all the tools of a geographer
2. ...I can use a map and all it's components to find my way
3. ...I can answer the question: How do geographers show information on the map?

In Class:

1. Read section 1.2 and complete the vocabulary sheet (click on vocabulary sheet for the example)
2. Text 1.1-1.2 Reading (click to get to reading)

HW:


1.  Finish your vocabulary due tomorrow
2. Do you want reminders about homework? 
3. How about signing up here: Remind (make sure to read the directions!!)
4. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

September 16, 2014


Warm Up:

Finish reading quiz, if missing.
P. 2 Look at graded presentation
Objective: I will be successful when....

1.  ...I can use all the tools of a geographer

In Class:

1. Tools of Geography
HW:

1.  Do you want reminders about homework? 
2. How about signing up here: Remind (make sure to read the directions!!)
3. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Monday, September 15, 2014

September 15, 2014



Warm Up:

P. 1  Look at your graded 5 Themes assignments
P. 2 I am almost done! Check back later tonight or tomorrow, sorry! 
Objective: I will be successful when....


1.  ...I can describe how people of the First Nation use resources in order to survive

In Class:

1. Assessment: People of the Arctic
2. click hereRubric for People of the Arctic Assessment
3.  Read the article: "Melting ice in the Arctic creates strange craters and "drunken trees" and take the quiz.  
4.  It is assigned to you through Newslea. YOU MUST BE SIGNED IN to get to the article.  Go to binder in the left hand side by your name. (see below for an example)
5. Click on the article to begin reading.6. Once you take the quiz it automatically turns in!
7.  If you need to change the Lexile, please do, if that makes it easier or challenge yourself and make it harder!
HW:


1.  Finish the article and quiz. Due 9/16
2. Do you want reminders about homework? How about signing up here: Remind (make sure to read the directions!!)
2. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Friday, September 12, 2014

September 12, 2014



Warm Up:

Link for voting:  AFTER SPEECHES!!!!

Finish your Vocabulary for Arctic
1.  shaman
2.  kayak
3.  igloo 

Answers to some questions asked yesterday:
1. Can the ocean freeze?  Check out the answer here.
2.  Why can we breathe above tree line? Check out the answer here.
3.  Why is the language of the Inuit? Check out the answer here.
4.  Why doesn't the sewage freeze in Nunavut?  I can't find an answer!!  Can you?
Objective: I will be successful when....


1.  ...I can describe how people of the First Nation use resources in order to survive

In Class:

1. People of the Arctic Now and Then: Video
2. Assessment: People of the Arctic
3. Rubric for People of the Arctic Assessment

HW:

1.  Do you want reminders about homework? How about signing up here: Remind (make sure to read the directions!!)
2. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Thursday, September 11, 2014

September 11, 2014


Link to Picture (past or present?)
Link to picture (past or present?)

Warm Up:

Pop Quiz!

Objective: I will be successful when....


1.  ...I can describe how people of the First Nation use resources in order to survive

In Class:

1. People of the Arctic Now and Then: Video
2. Vocab : kayak, shaman and igloo

HW:

1. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

September 10, 2014


Warm Up:

Turn in your summary!

Objective: I will be successful when....


1.  ...I can describe how people of the First Nation use resources in order to survive

In Class:

1. People of the Arctic reading and response

HW:

1. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

September 9, 2014


Warm Up:

Sign up for Newsela using Google (unless you all ready signed up, then sign in!)

1. Put in the code in sign up code box
2. Scroll down to see

3. Then click SIGN UP!
4. Add this to your passwords in your math folder!

Code: 
Period 1:  UJJCL

Period 2:  UKTKU 
Objective: I will be successful when....


1.  ...I can describe how people of the First Nation use resources in order to survive
2. ...I can write a summary and understand the features of non-fiction/newspaper.

In Class:

1.  Learn how to write a summary using: Somebody Wanted but so then finally.  Complete summary as homework. (Check Google Classroom)
2.  What makes up your SS book?  Is it current?
HW:

1.  Complete the summary using SWBSF (in Google Classroom or you can find in your drive under classroom, SS)
2. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Monday, September 8, 2014

September 8, 2014


Warm Up:

None
Objective: I will be successful when....


1.  ...I can describe how people of the First Nation use resources in order to survive
2. ...I can write a summary

In Class:

1.  Complete the drawing: How do we use resources to survive?
2. Read the article What moves these big rocks across the desert floor? Hint: It isn't UFOs

HW:

1.  CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Friday, September 5, 2014

September 5, 2014


Warm Up:

Work on your project and finish it!
Objective: I will be successful when....


1.  ...I understand the 5 themes and use them to describe me geographically.
In Class:

1.  Teacher copy of 5 Themes presentation Notes (check here for more notes, tips and instructions for the project)

2. RUBRIC FOR THE PROJECT! (This will go in as your first practice grade.) CLICK HERE!
HW:

1.  CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

Thursday, September 4, 2014

September 4, 2014


Warm Up:

Start your project!! Due tomorrow at the end of class. You will NOT be presenting!
Objective: I will be successful when....

1.  ...I understand the 5 themes and use them to describe me geographically.
In Class:

1.  Teacher copy of 5 Themes presentation Notes (check here for more notes, tips and instructions for the project)

2. RUBRIC FOR THE PROJECT! (This will go in as your first practice grade.) CLICK HERE!
HW:

1.  Geo Me - 5 Themes Project due Friday!
2. CHARGE YOUR CHROMEBOOK!

May 18, 2019

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