It's game day!!
Today we started our first (of many) current events! We completed the analysis in our daily work logs (DWL) and shared our findings in class. Then we took our quiz over what we've learned so far - the Basics of Geography. After the quiz, we took turns presenting our place postcards. Lastly, we worked in partners to finish the landforms handout given yesterday. These need to be done for class on Tuesday!
Have a nice loooooong weekend and Happy Labor Day!!
Friday, August 31, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Understanding Place
Today we used our online pre-quiz to practice some more with latitude and longitude. Remember - our first quiz is tomorrow! Study study cause school's your buddy!!
We used part of classtime today to work on our place postcard assignment. Remember they are due tomorrow after you present!
We used part of classtime today to work on our place postcard assignment. Remember they are due tomorrow after you present!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
5 Themes: Place
What are the three main types of map projections?
Today we reviewed projections by completing a handout together in class. We also took an online pre-quiz over latitude and longitude. Then we discussed our second theme of geography: place. Our next assignment will be using this new theme. You are to create a postcard of a place and illustrate its physical and human features.
How is place different than location?
Today we reviewed projections by completing a handout together in class. We also took an online pre-quiz over latitude and longitude. Then we discussed our second theme of geography: place. Our next assignment will be using this new theme. You are to create a postcard of a place and illustrate its physical and human features.
How is place different than location?
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Map Projections
What are the Five Themes of Geography? Which do you think is the most important? Why?
Before discussing map projections, we reviewed our notes from yesterday and completed our handout on latitude and logitude. We traded our mental mapping assignment with a partner and tried to interpret each other's work. The assignment was then taken up to be graded. Mrs. Blagg returned work and explained the grading system used for daily work.
We took notes along with a PPT on the different types of map projections and their purposes. Then we began our grapefruit project! With a partner we labeled our grapefruit to transform it into a globe. Then we were challenged to create a specific map projection out of our "globe". It was messy and challenging! At the end of the activity we answered a reflection prompt about what we learned about projections.
Another handout on latitude/longitude was given for homework.
How might a projection be misleading?
Before discussing map projections, we reviewed our notes from yesterday and completed our handout on latitude and logitude. We traded our mental mapping assignment with a partner and tried to interpret each other's work. The assignment was then taken up to be graded. Mrs. Blagg returned work and explained the grading system used for daily work.
We took notes along with a PPT on the different types of map projections and their purposes. Then we began our grapefruit project! With a partner we labeled our grapefruit to transform it into a globe. Then we were challenged to create a specific map projection out of our "globe". It was messy and challenging! At the end of the activity we answered a reflection prompt about what we learned about projections.
Another handout on latitude/longitude was given for homework.
How might a projection be misleading?
Monday, August 27, 2012
Monday Monday
What are the three basic types of maps?
Today we worked on our mental map assignment in class - remember they are due tomorrow at the beginning of class. Don't forget you also need to bring a grapefruit for class tomorrow!!
Then we took notes about the Five Themes of Geography and discussed location. We spent the rest of class practicing latitude and longitude.
EQ: What are the 2 types of location? Give an example of each.
Today we worked on our mental map assignment in class - remember they are due tomorrow at the beginning of class. Don't forget you also need to bring a grapefruit for class tomorrow!!
Then we took notes about the Five Themes of Geography and discussed location. We spent the rest of class practicing latitude and longitude.
EQ: What are the 2 types of location? Give an example of each.
Friday, August 24, 2012
It's Friday!!
What is our 'official' definition of geography?
Today we added to our notes about the tools and technology used in geography. We also discussed mental mapping and practiced with a few in-class activities. We will be using our knowledge about the parts of and uses for maps to create our own map of Lexington. This map will need to be of a common route you take here in Lexington. You need to map the route from memory, including details, and all the parts of a map (TALDOGS)!
We will work on this for a little bit in class on Monday and the assignment is due on Tuesday, August 28.
+ don't forget to bring a grapefruit!
Have a happy weekend!
Today we added to our notes about the tools and technology used in geography. We also discussed mental mapping and practiced with a few in-class activities. We will be using our knowledge about the parts of and uses for maps to create our own map of Lexington. This map will need to be of a common route you take here in Lexington. You need to map the route from memory, including details, and all the parts of a map (TALDOGS)!
We will work on this for a little bit in class on Monday and the assignment is due on Tuesday, August 28.
+ don't forget to bring a grapefruit!
Have a happy weekend!
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Day 2!
You made it through the first day of school and you're back for more!
What is geography?
Why does it matter?
How can we study it?
These are the questions we attempted to answer in class today. We started with our graffiti chart to see what your perception of 'geography' really is. In class we completed a textbook scavenger hunt and 7 important terms. We took notes in class to begin our discussion of the basic tools and technology of geography.
What is geography?
Why does it matter?
How can we study it?
These are the questions we attempted to answer in class today. We started with our graffiti chart to see what your perception of 'geography' really is. In class we completed a textbook scavenger hunt and 7 important terms. We took notes in class to begin our discussion of the basic tools and technology of geography.
Please bring in a grapefruit to class for an activity we will do Tuesday. Thanks!
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Welcome Back!
Here we are at the start of another school-year...where did the summer go?!
I am excited to teach World Geography this semester and I hope we have a great fall together!
Today in class we will discuss the goals and expectations throughout this course. You will receive a syllabus, a parent letter, and the class expectations. The 'parent info sheet' you will receive with your syllabus needs to be filled out and returned for class tomorrow. Today we will also take a geography pre-test to determine our skill level in each class.
Please refer to this blog for class information until Edmodo is up and running.
Thanks!
Mrs. Blagg
I am excited to teach World Geography this semester and I hope we have a great fall together!
Today in class we will discuss the goals and expectations throughout this course. You will receive a syllabus, a parent letter, and the class expectations. The 'parent info sheet' you will receive with your syllabus needs to be filled out and returned for class tomorrow. Today we will also take a geography pre-test to determine our skill level in each class.
Please refer to this blog for class information until Edmodo is up and running.
Thanks!
Mrs. Blagg
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