Week of October 31 | Geography | Daily Oral Geography |
Monday
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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
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Population Test
Assignment: Work on Reading Graphs packet when done - packet is due on Friday
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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
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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?
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Thursday |
Students will
analyze a timeline and determine events in Afghanistan's history that
have shaped that country. Assignment: Afghanistan Timeline Worksheet
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1. Which oceans
border Australia? 2. Which landform and river form most of the eastern border of Europe? |
Friday
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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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