Students were allowed to work independently or in small groups (1-3) to complete a worksheet about the hydrologic cycle. Students were instructed to use the word bank to fill in the blanks, to the best of their capability, then the class would discuss the answers for corrections. *This information might find itself on the test tomorrow in the form of extra credit!
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Students "volunteered" to further practice their writing skills by constructing a 3-paragraph essay. It should be a minimum of 1 page and should be completed in their "Footebooks". It will be stamped tomorrow, but collected for grading on Friday (test day!) Be sure to read the prompt carefully and take note of the suggestions for formatting and scoring. SCORING IS CONTINGENT ON THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS THAT COMPLETE AND TURN IN THE ASSIGNMENT! 0-5 = 100 pts 6-15 = 50 pts. 16- = 5 pts.
Students continue to learn about the forces shaping the Earth. Students should read chapter 2.3, then complete the assessment questions #1, 3 on page 41. In the assessment, they will find a series of key terms (be sure to pay attention to the key term "Ring of Fire" as it will not be included in #1) and critical thinking questions about the section. The file is attached and be ready for a stamp tomorrow!
The class had a discussion about the importance of learning and practicing the skill of note taking. We talked about the structure of many social studies classes, both high school and college, and how figuring out an efficient system of taking notes is paramount to success. Most students were familiar with "Cornell Notes", so we started from there, by adding a vertical line to our page and writing our notes or information from the film to the right side of it. Without guidance of structure, this is a chance for the teacher to evaluate students' current system of note taking, in order to suggest a practice that might become more efficient.
After studying about the structure of the Earth, students begin learning about the surface and landforms. After taking a pre-test, viewing difference landforms, students began drawing a picture from their Atlas that includes a number of landforms. Students should copy, or create and original piece, making sure to correctly label each of the landforms. Be sure to color your drawing for EC! (Landforms can also be viewed in the textbook on pages 34-35)
Students will discover the internal and external make-up of the Earth by reading page 28 in their textbooks. Students should define each of the key terms in their "Footebook" and be prepared to work with the diagram at the bottom of p. 28.
Students will use the textbook to complete multiple choice questions relating to physical maps. This section is to review basic concepts of reading physical maps and identifying elements on physical maps. Be sure to have your homework in the your Footebook, and be prepared to receive a stamp for completion.
After working on longitude and latitude practice in their atlas, and completing a crossword, student watch a Discovery Channel film that documents the sun's journey from northern hemisphere to the southern. Students should complete the worksheet by filling in the blanks while they watch the film.
Students are exposed to the differences between political and physical maps, then are required to answer a few multiple answer questions. Using the textbook on pages S18 and S19, #1,2 & #1-4 . Be ready to discuss in class!
Students begin the "Basics of Geography" by creating a party invitation. Student get practice reading maps and creating accurate directions. Invitations must include: 1. Directions to the party. Guests must begin their journey outside of Sacramento and the party must be located in the 95820 area code (Check link for maps) 2. Students must decide upon a theme for the party. It could be a birthday, Monday Night Football, graduation...then decorate the invitation accordingly. 3. Be sure to include all of the details for your guest...time, date, dress, etc. 4. Use color effectively!
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January 2017
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Mr. Foote
Hiram Johnson High School
Hiram Johnson High School