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World Geography December 14-18

Schedule for the week:

Monday 14th: review for final Download WGeo Semester Exam A SG. geography map games

Tuesday 15th: review for final; 7th period takes final

Wednesday 16th: review for final

Thursday 17th: 4th period final

Friday 18th: 1st and 2nd period final

SSWG1 The student will explain the physical aspects of geography.

SSWG2 The student will explain the cultural aspects of geography

SSWG6 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe.

SSWG7 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Latin America.

SSWG8 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Canada and the United States.

US History December 14-18

Schedule for the week:

Monday 14th: review for final Download USH semester exam review A. See Friday 11th blog for PowerPoint.

Tuesday 15th: review for final

Wednesday 16th: review for final

Thursday 17th: final

Friday 18th: no class

SSUSH1 The student will describe European settlement in North America during the 17th century.

SSUSH2 The student will trace the ways that the economy and society of British North America developed.

SSUSH3 The student will explain the primary causes of the American Revolution.

SSUSH4 The student will identify the ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of the American Revolution.

SSUSH5 The student will explain specific events and key ideas that brought about the adoption and implementation of the United States Constitution.

SSUSH6 The student will analyze the nature of territorial and population growth, and its impact in the early decades of the new nation.

SSUHS7 Students will explain the process of economic growth, its regional and national impact in the first half of the 19th century, and the different responses to it.

SSUSH8 The student will explain the relationship between growing north-south divisions and westward expansion.

SSUSH9 The student will identify key events, issues, and individuals relating to the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War.

SSUSH10 The student will identify legal, political, and social dimensions of Reconstruction.

SSUSH11 The student will describe the growth of big business and technological innovations after Reconstruction.

SSUSH12 The student will analyze important consequences of American industrial growth.

SSUSH13 The student will identify major efforts to reform American society and politics in the Progressive Era.

World Geography

Today we finished our presentations.  First period went to the assemby so we will have to finish on Monday.

Final exams are next week.  Please study: Download WGeo Semester Exam A SG

Final exam schedule (next week): 7th period on Tuesday, 4th period on Thursday, 1st and 2nd periods on Friday.

SSWG6 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe.

SSWG6.d Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in Europe and the influence of geography on those groups and their major customs and traditions.

EQ: How has Europe's geography allowed the continent to be very influential around the world?

US History

Today I collected the study questions for chapters 13-16 before we took our test over chapters 13-16.  After the test, a study guide for the final exam was provided. Download USH semester exam review A

Final exam: Thursday.  We will review on the prior days. Download US History A Exam Review

SSUSH12 The student will analyze important consequences of American industrial growth.

SSUSH12.a Describe Ellis Island, the change in immigrants origins to southern and eastern Europe, and the impact of this change on urban America.

SSUSH13 The student will identify major efforts to reform American society and politics in the Progressive Era.

SSUSH13.b Identify Jane Addams and Hull House, and the role of women in reform movements.

SSUSH13.c Describe the rise of Jim Crow, Plessy v. Ferguson, and the emergence of the NAACP.

EQ: How did the Industrial Growth of the late 1800s shape American society and the economy?

World Geography

Today we had day two for our projects.  A handful of students have not been ready or did not get the opportunity to present- you will have to tomorrow. Test grades have been posted- they include bonus points earned.

Final exam schedule (next week): 7th period on Tuesday, 4th period on Thursday, 1st and 2nd periods on Friday. Download WGeo Semester Exam A SG (study guide)

SSWG6 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe.

SSWG6.d Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in Europe and the influence of geography on those groups and their major customs and traditions.

EQ: How has Europe's geography allowed the continent to be very influential around the world?

US History

Today we reviewed for the test tomorrow over chapters 13-16.

For homework, complete the review questions and study.

The final exam is on Thursday.  Here is the study guide: Download USH semester exam review A.  A printed copy will be provided tomorrow after the test.

SSUSH12 The student will analyze important consequences of American industrial growth.

SSUSH12.a Describe Ellis Island, the change in immigrants origins to southern and eastern Europe, and the impact of this change on urban America.

SSUSH13 The student will identify major efforts to reform American society and politics in the Progressive Era.

SSUSH13.b Identify Jane Addams and Hull House, and the role of women in reform movements.

SSUSH13.c Describe the rise of Jim Crow, Plessy v. Ferguson, and the emergence of the NAACP.

EQ: How did the Industrial Growth of the late 1800s shape American society and the economy?

World Geography

Today was the first day of projects.  For those who did not go today, plan on it for tomorrow.  Study guides were distributed for those classes that did not get one yesterday.  Here is an electronic copy of it: Download WGeo Semester Exam A SG.  Today was the day to turn in make-up work.

Final exam schedule (next week): 7th period on Tuesday, 4th period on Thursday, 1st and 2nd periods on Friday.

SSWG6 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe.

SSWG6.d Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in Europe and the influence of geography on those groups and their major customs and traditions.

EQ: How has Europe's geography allowed the continent to be very influential around the world?

US History

Today we completed our notes on chapters 13-16.  Most of the period was devoted to completing the study guide for chapters 13-16.  The study guides are due tomorrow.  I also collected make-up work- today was the last day!

The test over chapters 13-16 will be on Friday.  The final exam will be next Thursday.

SSUSH12 The student will analyze important consequences of American industrial growth.

SSUSH12.a Describe Ellis Island, the change in immigrants origins to southern and eastern Europe, and the impact of this change on urban America.

SSUSH13 The student will identify major efforts to reform American society and politics in the Progressive Era.

SSUSH13.b Identify Jane Addams and Hull House, and the role of women in reform movements.

SSUSH13.c Describe the rise of Jim Crow, Plessy v. Ferguson, and the emergence of the NAACP.

EQ: How did the Industrial Growth of the late 1800s shape American society and the economy?

World Geography

Today we took our test over chapters 12-14.  Following the test, we practiced our map skills on North America and South America in preparation for the final exam. Here is the study guide for the semester exam: Download WGeo Semester Exam A SG. Printed copies will be available tomorrow if you did not get one today. 

Make up work?  Please turn it in tomorrow so it can be recorded- tomorrow is the deadline unless you speak with me.  Projects are tomorrow and Friday!  If you signed up for tomorrow then please be ready.

SSWG6 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe.

SSWG6.a Describe the location of major physical features and their impact on Europe.

SSWG6.b Describe the major climates of Europe and how they have affected Europe.

SSWG6.c Analyze the importance of Europe's coastal location, climatic characteristics, and river systems regarding population, economic development, and world influence.

SSWG6.d Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in Europe and the influence of geography on those groups and their major customs and traditions.

SSWG6.e Explain why Europe has a highly integrated network of highways, waterways, railroads, and airline linkages.

SSWG6.g Analyze the environmental issues associated with industrial and natural resource development in Europe including Russia.

EQ: How has Europe's geography allowed the continent to be very influential around the world?

US History

Today we almost completed our notes on chapters 14-16- we stopped at "3. Literature" on the last page.  We will finish them tomorrow. Work on answering the questions on the review sheet from last week.

Make-up work?  Please turn it in!  The deadline is tomorrow.  We will review on thursday and take our test, chapters 13-1, on Friday.

Our final exam is on Thursday, a study guide will be available shortly.

SSUSH12 The student will analyze important consequences of American industrial growth.

SSUSH12.a Describe Ellis Island, the change in immigrants origins to southern and eastern Europe, and the impact of this change on urban America.

SSUSH13 The student will identify major efforts to reform American society and politics in the Progressive Era.

SSUSH13.b Identify Jane Addams and Hull House, and the role of women in reform movements.

SSUSH13.c Describe the rise of Jim Crow, Plessy v. Ferguson, and the emergence of the NAACP.

EQ: How did the Industrial Growth of the late 1800s shape American society and the economy?