March 29

Thursday, 3/29

We reviewed the Latin America Physical Features again today, and watched an introductory video to our study of Latin America, AC classes completed error analysis sheets and On-Level classes completed Cloze notes.

Latin America Physical Features Quiz is tomorrow.

Quizlet

On-Level students – Both this map and the Quizlet have 4 more features than you are responsible for knowing tomorrow.

Homework – Study for Physical Map Quiz

 

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March 28

Wednesday, 3/28

We reviewed the Canada Unit Test today – again, great job from most of you!  Remember to check the Retake Opportunities Page here on the blog for information about that.

3rd and 6th period students who needed to re-took the Canada Government Quiz.

We got some background information on the physical features of Latin America and reviewed the features on the maps students are creating.

There will be a Latin America Physical Map Quiz on Friday, 3/30.

Homework – begin studying for your Physical Map Quiz.  A completed map and a Quizlet will be available tomorrow.

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March 27

Tuesday, 3/27

Canada Unit Test was today.  Scores were outstanding for almost everyone.

Following the test, students began work on a physical features map of Latin America.  This is NOT homework, we will finish it tomorrow.

3rd and 6th period students who did not score a 100 or an 88 on the Canada Government Quiz on Friday, 3/23, will retake that quiz tomorrow.  Please be aware that this is because a majority of those classes did not score well.

Homework – ONLY for those students who are retaking the Gov’t Quiz tomorrow – study for the quiz

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March 26

Monday, 3/26

We reviewed the study guide for your Canada Unit Test tomorrow.  Use it, and your Canada’s Government and Comparing Governments – Canada, UK and Australia sheets along with this Quizlet to help you prepare.

3rd and 6th period have students who will retake the Canada’s Government quiz on Wednesday, March 26.  We reviewed this information today as well.  Focus on studying for the Unit Test tonight, and prepare for the quiz tomorrow night.

EVERYONE needs to remember that in a DEMOCRACY of any kind (parliamentary or presidential), the PEOPLE have the POWER because they vote for their leaders.

Also remember the difference between a Federal Government System and a Unitary Government System.

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March 26

Week of 3/26-3/30/2018

Standard(s) of Focus
SS6G1 Locate selected features of Latin America.

SS6G1e Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: Amazon River, Amazon Rainforest, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Panama Canal, Andes Mountains, Sierra Madre Mountains, and Atacama Desert.

SS6G1 f Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, and Panama.

SS6G3 Explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Latin America.

SS6G3a a. Explain how the location, climate, and distribution of natural resources impact trade and affect where people live in Mexico, Brazil, and Cuba.

Monday – Review for Canada Unit Test

Tuesday – Canada Unit Test

Wednesday – Latin American Physical Features

Thursday – Latin American Physical Features (Retake opportunity for Canada Unit Test) SEE RETAKE OPPORTUNITIES PAGE FOR DETAILS.  It is YOUR responsibility to get, complete, and return a signed Remediation sheet in order to take advantage of the retake opportunity.

Friday – Latin American Physical Features Quiz

 

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March 21

Wednesday, 3/21

Students compared the governments of Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom on a triple Venn diagram today.

We also completed and/or reviewed , as well as doing some practice for the Canada Government Quiz on Friday, 3/23

Review these resources as well as this Quizlet to prepare for that quiz.

Canada Unit Test on Tuesday, 3/27.

Finish your study guide (or as much of it as you are able) tonight.  We will review on Monday for the test on Tuesday.

Homework – Finish study guide, begin studying for Government quiz

 

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March 20

Tuesday, 3/20

First day of Spring!

We finished our analysis of the “Letters to the Editor” regarding the Quebec Independence Movement

 

Nay-Saying Native

Favoring Frenchman

Concerned Canadian

…And What Do You Think?

Most classes also looked at the government structure of Canada.  3rd and 7th periods will do this tomorrow.

Canada Government Quiz – Friday, 3/23

Canada Unit Test – Tuesday, 3/27

Homework – Answer 7 more questions on your study guide. Begin studying.  Use the Quizlet posted earlier as a start.

 

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March 20

Quizlet

This is a Quizlet Jack G. made from our All About Canada crossword.  Some helpful things in there for your study guide and your test.

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