Week of October 31 Geography Daily Oral Geography
 

Monday

 

Continue working on PowerPoint for Population Pyramids

Review for Population Test - Study Guide

Happy Halloween

1. From which direction does the sun rise in Los Angeles, California?

2. Name the four seas that surround the Philippines.

 

Tuesday

 

Population Test

Assignment:  Work on Reading Graphs packet when done - packet is due on Friday

 

1. The Tropic of Cancer cuts through which large North America country?

2. Which state is west of New Hampshire and east of New York?

 

Wednesday

 

Introduction to Afghanistan - students will identify the location of Afghanistan on a map and the countries that surround it - Students will also describe the physical features of Afghanistan

Assignment:  Afghanistan Map Worksheet  (due Friday) - Afghanistan Handout

1. The Tropic of Cancer cuts through which large North America country?

2. Which state is west of New Hampshire and east of New York?

 

Thursday

Students will analyze a timeline and determine events in Afghanistan's history that have shaped that country.

Assignment:  Afghanistan Timeline Worksheet

 

1. Which oceans border Australia?

2. Which landform and river form most of the eastern border of Europe?

 

Friday

 

Students will read about the Pushtuns of Afghanistan and identify their cultural traits - After reading students will compare the different ethnic groups of Afghanistan

Assignment:  Afghanistan People Chart

1. Which city would probably have a warmer climate, one at 20o north or one at 40o south?  Why?

2. Which capital city is near the equator and 80o west?

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