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We discussed the history of the Panama Canal and its importance. We also took the AR test for January. If you were not here, you need to take your AR test, print the results, and turn it in to me.
Homework - Read "An Historic Handover" and complete the questions to the article.
Test on physical geography of Latin America on Tuesday
We reviewed the physical map and features of Latin America. Read pages 153-159. Complete page 15 of workbook. Finish for homework if you did not complete it in class.
AR test tomorrow
Test on physical geography of Latin America on Tuesday
The map/capitals quiz for Latin America was today; the make-up will be on Thursday at 8:30.
The AR test will be this Thursday.
Homework - Complete the physical map of Latin America. Use page 142. Period 4 also needs to complete "Global Aware" for tomorrow.
Note: You will have a test on the physical geography of Latin America on Tuesday, February 5. I handed out a study guide today.
We discussed the article "Global Aware" and reviewed for tomorrow's map/capitals quiz on Latin America. Period 3 - You need to complete "Global Aware" today.
Don't forget that you have a map/capitals quiz on Latin America tomorrow. You might want to use the following site for practice games.Geography Review
AR test on Thursday in the media center.
We finished the introduction to the physical geography of Latin America.
Homework- Complete the reading and organizer on "Global Aware." Map/capitals quiz on Tuesday; AR test on Thursday
We started on the physical geography of Latin America. We will continue tomorrow. If you were not here for the notes, be sure to get them.
Map/capitals quiz on Tuesday; AR test on January 31
Complete the map and capitals of Latin America. Use page 144 of your text. There will be a map and capitals quiz on Tuesday. Remember that your AR test is on January 31; it will count as a quiz grade.
We completed the presentations on culture. I really enjoyed them.
Homework: Make sure your new notebook is completely organized for tomorrow. We are beginning Latin America tomorrow. If you were not in class today or did not have the materials, please download the directions. Download notebook_setup_for_the_americas.doc
Reminder: Bring colored pencils to class tomorrow. AR test on January 31
Culture presentations- I really enjoyed them. We will finish with the rest on Tuesday.
Remember to have your new notebook, glue stick, and inside covers by Tuesday.
Have fun in the snow!
We completed the Power Point portion of the assignment.
Homework: Practice your presentation. Make sure you are able to pronounce all words correctly, you understand and can explain all of your information, and you have good eye contact.
You will also give me your typed final draft and rubric before you begin your presentation. If you need to print a new copy of it, you must do so BEFORE class begins. I f you have lost your rubric, be sure to copy it BEFORE class.
Note: New materials by Tuesday.
Your book for the month of January will be in social studies. You will take the AR test on January 31.
