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Social Studies

Page history last edited by Cari Watts-Savage 7 years, 10 months ago

Welcome to Mrs. Savage's Social Studies class! 

 

Here you can find what we are up to every day!

 

Click here for Mrs. Savage's SS Syllabus 

 

Things to remember:

Warm-ups are due at every "0" - Example: 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, etc

You can always get your Study Guide signed for 5 bonus points on your test

Map Quizzes are every Friday for a test grade

 

 

If you are looking for older documents, click the "Pages & Files" tab at the top left hand side of your screen

 

 

Savage SS Milestones Review

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

-Complete your research sheet:

  • At least three complete sentences for each section
  • At least one idea for the bulletin board
  • I want LEGIT sentences, people! Not "They speak English."  

-When you finish your research sheet, show the teacher. Then, you can begin your PPT

-For your powerpoint

  • Title slide + One slide per section + Conclusion Slide (At least 15 slides)
  • Each slide should have your three facts + three pictures
  • You do not include the ideas for the bulletin board
  • Make it neat, easy to read, and colorful! 

-Mrs. Savage's Homeroom:

 

Monday, May 9th, 2016

-For your research sheet:

  • At least three complete sentences for each section
  • At least one idea for the bulletin board
  • I want LEGIT sentences, people! Not "They speak English."  

-When you finish your research sheet, show the teacher. Then, you can begin your PPT

-For your powerpoint

  • Title slide + One slide per section + Conclusion Slide (At least 15 slides)
  • Each slide should have your three facts + three pictures
  • You do not include the ideas for the bulletin board
  • Make it neat, easy to read, and colorful! 

 

Thursday, May 5th & Friday, May 6th, 2016

-Be on your BEST BEHAVIOR while I am not here! I expect an awesome report!

-Homeroom Assignments:

  • Mrs. Savage: South Africa
  • Mrs. Johnson: Rwanda
  • Mr. West: Zimbabwe
  • Mrs. Vick: Egypt
  • Mrs. Gentry: Israel 

-For your research sheet:

  • At least three complete sentences for each section
  • At least one idea for the bulletin board
  • I want LEGIT sentences, people! Not "They speak English."  

-When you finish your research sheet, show the teacher. Then, you can begin your PPT

-For your powerpoint

  • Title slide + One slide per section + Conclusion Slide (At least 15 slides)
  • Each slide should have your three facts + three pictures
  • You do not include the ideas for the bulletin board
  • Make it neat, easy to read, and colorful! 

 

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

-Discuss country project

-Country Research

  • Mrs. Savage: South Africa
  • Mrs. Johnson: Rwanda
  • Mr. West: Zimbabwe
  • Mrs. Vick: Egypt
  • Mrs. Gentry: Israel 

-For your research sheet:

  • At least three complete sentences for each section
  • At least one idea for the bulletin board

-For your powerpoint

  • Title slide + One slide per section + Conclusion Slide (At least 15 slides)
  • Each slide should have your three facts + three pictures
  • You do not include the ideas for the bulletin board
  • Make it neat, easy to read, and colorful! 

 

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

-Pocahontas comparison questions & class discussion

 

Monday, May 2, 2016

-Pocahontas comparison questions & class discussion

 

Friday, April 29, 2016

-Pocahontas movie & historical comparison

 

Thursday, April 28, 2016

-Pocahontas movie & historical comparison


Wednesday, April 27, 2016

-Milestones Review Quizlet

-Milestones Review

 

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

-Milestones Review Quizlet

-Milestones Review

 

Monday, April 25, 2016

-Milestones Review Quizlet

-Scroll down to the "Review Games" on my SS Milestones Resources page. Play the review games with a partner to practice what you know! You can also pull up the Quizlets for practice!

-SS Milestones Review with partner

-If you can't handle partner work, Ms. King will have you copy down these questions and answers on paper! Be good!

 

Friday, April 22, 2016

-Milestones Review Quizlet

-SS Milestones Review with partner

-Map Review

-Extra time? USA Test Prep: "Suggested Practice" (3 Items from our pre-test)

 

Thursday, April 21, 2016

-Milestones Review Quizlet

-SS Milestones Review with partner

-Quizlet Live

-Extra time? USA Test Prep: "Suggested Practice" (3 Items from our pre-test)

 

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

-Milestones Review Quizlet

-SS Milestones Review with partner

-Extra time? USA Test Prep: "Suggested Practice" for this week's pre-test (There should be at least 3 items)

-Extra time? Quizlet

 

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

-Euro Culture & Geography Quizlet

-Map Review

-Extra time? USA Test Prep: "Suggested Practice" for this week's pre-test (There should be at least 3 items)

-Extra time? Milestones Review Quizlet

 

Monday, April 18, 2016

-Euro Culture & Geography Quizlet

-Review the Culture & Geography Study Guide (p. 35-37) 

-Review the two maps on packet pgs. 33-34.

-Extra time? USA Test Prep: "Suggested Practice" for this week's pre-test (There should be at least 3 items)

-Extra time? Milestones Review Quizlet

 

Friday, April 15, 2016

-Complete the Culture & Geography Study Guide (p. 35-37)

-If you finish the study guide, work on the two review maps on packet pgs. 33-34.

  • Help for maps can be found on Coach Book pgs. 13, 39, 111, & 173 
  • Directions for pg. 33: 
    • Use red to outline the 9 European countries. Label all nine.
    • Use blue to draw or shade the 5 water features
    • Use green to shade the European Plain
    • Use yellow or orange to shade both peninsulas
    • Use brown or black to label the four mountain ranges 
  • Directions for pg. 34:
    • Use red to outline the 8 Latin American countries. Label all eight.
    • Use blue to outline or color the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Amazon River, Atlantic Ocean, St. Lawrence River, Great Lakes, & Coral Sea
    • Use green to shade the Canadian Shield 
    • Use brown or black to label everything else (mountains, canal, deserts, rocks, reefs, etc)

-Extra time? USA Test Prep: "Suggested Practice" for this week's pre-test (There should be at least 3 items)

-Extra time? Milestones Review Quizlet

 

Thursday, April 14, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions: Latin America - Review #43-50

-Complete the Culture & Geography Study Guide (p. 35-37)

-If you finish the study guide, work on the two review maps on packet pgs. 33-34.

  • Help for maps can be found on Coach Book pgs. 13, 39, 111, & 173 
  • Directions for pg. 33: 
    • Use red to outline the 9 European countries. Label all nine.
    • Use blue to draw or shade the 5 water features
    • Use green to shade the European Plain
    • Use yellow or orange to shade both peninsulas
    • Use brown or black to label the four mountain ranges 
  • Directions for pg. 34:
    • Use red to outline the 8 Latin American countries. Label all eight.
    • Use blue to outline or color the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Amazon River, Atlantic Ocean, St. Lawrence River, Great Lakes, & Coral Sea
    • Use green to shade the Canadian Shield 
    • Use brown or black to label everything else (mountains, canal, deserts, rocks, reefs, etc)

-Extra time? USA Test Prep: "Suggested Practice" for this week's pre-test

-Extra time? Milestones Review Quizlet

 

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - Be good!

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions: Latin America (#43-50) Do these RIGHT! :) 

-Complete the Culture & Geography Study Guide (p. 35-37)

-If you finish the study guide, work on the two review maps on packet pgs. 33-34.

  • Help for maps can be found on Coach Book pgs. 13, 39, 111, & 173 
  • Directions for pg. 33:
    • Use red to outline the 9 European countries. Label all nine.
    • Use blue to draw or shade the 5 water features
    • Use green to shade the European Plain
    • Use yellow or orange to shade both peninsulas
    • Use brown or black to label the four mountain ranges 
  • Directions for pg. 34:
    • Use red to outline the 8 Latin American countries. Label all eight.
    • Use blue to outline or color the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Amazon River, Atlantic Ocean, St. Lawrence River, Great Lakes, & Coral Sea
    • Use green to shade the Canadian Shield 
    • Use brown or black to label everything else (mountains, canal, deserts, rocks, reefs, etc) 

-Extra time? USA Test Prep: "Suggested Practice" for this week's pre-test

-Extra time? Milestones Review Quizlet

 

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

-No questions today :) Milestones Review Quizlet

-USA Test Prep: Finish/Make-up "C&G Pre-Test CWS"

-History Key - check answers if needed

-History Review

 

Monday, April 11, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions: Latin America (#26-30)

-USA Test Prep: "C&G Pre-Test CWS"

-History Key - check answers if needed

-Work on Culture & Geography Study Guide (p. 35-37)

 

Friday, April 1, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions: Latin America (#21-25) Turn in

-Complete History Review Packet: pgs 27-32

-Suggested Practice (3 items) on USA Test Prep

 

Thursday, March 31, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions: Latin America (#16-20)

-Complete History Review Packet: pgs 27-32

-Suggested Practice (3 items) on USA Test Prep

 

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions: Latin America (#11-15)

-History Review Packet: pgs 27-32

-Make-up Tests: Econ Quiz & History Pre-Test

-Economics Key  (Economics and Government should be DONE)

 

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions: Latin America (#6-10)

-History Review Packet: pgs 27-32

-Make-up Tests: Econ Quiz & History Pre-Test

-Economics Key 

 

Monday, March 28, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions: Latin America (#1-5)

-History Review Packet: pgs 27-32

-USA Test Prep: "History Pre-Test CWS"

 

Friday, March 25, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions (#45-50)

-USA Test Prep: Suggested Practice

-Check Milestones Review Packet

-Economics Key 

-Work on History Packet: Use Coach Book

 

Thursday, March 24, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions (#41-45)

-USA Test Prep: Suggested Practice

-Check Milestones Review Packet

-Review Game

 

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions (#36-40)

-Milestones Review Packet: Economics

-USA Test Prep 

 

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions (#31-35)

-Complete USA Test Prep: "Economics CWS" Benchmark

-Milestones Review Packet: Economics

 

Monday, March 21, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions (#26-30)

-USA Test Prep: "Economics CWS" Benchmark

-Milestones Review Packet: Economics

 

Friday, March 18, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions (#21-25)

-Discuss Questions

-Milestones Review Packet

  • Review Answers

-Government Quiz 

-Review Game 

-Extra time?

  • Resources Page: Quizlets 
  • USA Test Prep: Milestones Review - Government 

 

Thursday, March 17, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions (#16-20)

-Discuss Questions

-USA Test Prep: Government Pre-Test 

-Milestones Review Packet

-Review Game 

-Finished with your study Guide? 

  • USA Test Prep: Milestones Review - Government 

 

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions (#11-15)

-Discuss Questions

-Milestones Review Packet

-Finished with your study Guide?

  • USA Test Prep: Government Pre-Test 
  • USA Test Prep: Milestones Review - Government 

 

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions (#6-10)

-Discuss Questions

-Milestones Review Packet

  • Work on Government Study Guide
    • Resources Page 
    • Use what notes and study guides you have
    • Use the coach book: all government sections 

 

Monday, March 14, 2016

-Warm-up: 5-a-day Questions

-Discuss Questions

-Milestones Review Packet

-Work on Government Study Guide

  • Use what notes and study guides you have
  • Use the coach book: all government sections 

 

Friday, March 11, 2016

-Australia Project: DUE TODAY!

  • Cover
  • L, C, NR
  • Geographical Features
  • Government & Economics
  • Language & Religion
  • History 

-Brochure Rubric

-Assignment Sheet with Links 

-Extra time? USA Test Prep -> AUSTRALIA

 

Thursday, March 10, 2016

-Australia Project: Government, Economics, Language & Religion

-Extra time? USA Test Prep -> AUSTRALIA

 

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

-Australia Project: L,C, NR & Government

-Extra time? USA Test Prep -> AUSTRALIA

 

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

-Warm-up #5: What are the five physical features of Australia?

-Government Quizlet

-Go over Power Distribution Questions

-Begin Australia Project

-Extra time? USA Test Prep -> AUSTRALIA

 

Monday, March 7, 2016

-Warm-up #4: Draw a "T" chart dividing the PEOPLE and POWER government words.

-Government Quizlet

-Go over Power Distribution Questions

-Begin Australia Project

-Extra time? USA Test Prep -> AUSTRALIA

 

Friday, March 4, 2016

-Warm-up #3: How are the governments of Cuba & Brazil run differently? 4-6 sentences (Use your chart) 

-Latin American Governments - Info

-Study for Map Quiz!

-LA Map Quiz

-Government Quizlet

-Review Government terms

-Power Distribution Questions

-Extra time? USA Test Prep -> Government

 

Thursday, March 3, 2016

-Warm-up #2: What three words describe the participation of the people in a government?

  • Autocratic, Democratic, Oligarchic 

-Government Quizlet

-Review Government terms

-Latin American Governments

-Presidential/Parliamentary Card Sort

-Power Distribution Task Cards

-Extra time? USA Test Prep -> Government

 

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

-Warm-up #1: What three terms tell us how power is divided in a government?

  • Unitary, Federal, Confederation

-Government Quizlet

-Review Government terms

-Latin American Governments

-Latin American History Test - Make-ups

-Extra time? USA Test Prep -> Government

 

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

-Warm-up #10: Who overthrew Batista to become leader of Cuba? 

-Latin American Quizlet 

-Check Study Guides

-Latin American History Test 

-Government Pre-Activity

-Super Tuesday Questions

-Extra time? USA Test Prep -> Latin American History

 

Monday, February 29, 2016

-Warm-up #9: Who was the leader of the Incas? Who conquered them?

  • Leader = Atahualpa. Conqueror = Pizarro.

-Latin American Quizlet 

-Study Guide

-Resources

-Check Answers Here 

-Extra time? USA Test Prep -> Latin American History

-Latin America History Test tomorrow!

 

Friday, February 26, 2016

-Warm-up 8: What were the impacts of the Cuban Revolution?

  • Cuba's leader, Batista, was overthrown by Castro. Castro made Cuba a Communist country. 

-Latin American Quizlet 

-Latin America Map Quiz

-Important Terms

-Cuban Revolution 

-Review Incas together 

-Extra time? USA Test Prep -> Latin American History

-Latin America History Test next week!

 

Thursday, February 25, 2016

-Warm-up 7: Describe the Columbian Exchange in 6-8 sentences.

  • Columbian Exchange Image

-Latin American Quizlet 

-Important Terms

-Cuban Revolution 

-Dumpster Diving

-Extra time? USA Test Prep -> Latin American History

 

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

-Warm-up 6: Who helped free present day Haiti from French control?

  • Toussaint L'Overture 

-Latin American Quizlet 

-Important Terms

-Discuss Columbian Exchange Image 

-Columbian Exchange Demonstration

-Columbian Exchange Questions

-Brainpop: Slavery - Video & Review Quiz

-Extra time? USA Test Prep: Latin American History

 

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

-Warm-up 5: Who is known as "The Father of Mexican Independence?"

  • Miguel Hidalgo 

-Latin American Quizlet 

-Important Terms

-Freedom Fighters Interview Questions

 

Monday, February 22, 2016

-Warm-up 4: Who was the Aztec leader during this time? Which conquistador overthrew him?

-Important Terms

-Review Aztecs & Incas

-Freedom Fighters Interview Questions

 

Monday, February 15, 2016

-Complete Montezuma & Cortes Gravestones 

-Zapatistas - Read pg. 105 & Draw your Zapatista

-Ancient Civilizations Activities

 

Friday, February 12, 2016

-Warm-up #3: Who are Zapatistas?

-LA Map Quiz

-Montezuma & Cortes Gravestones 

 -Brainpop: "Columbian Exchange" Video, Review Quiz, Activity 

-Ancient Civilizations Activities

 

Thursday, February 11, 2016

-Warm-up #2: Who won the battle between Montezuma & Cortes? Why?

-Aztec/Inca Notes

-Cortes vs. Montezuma Info

-Fact vs. Fiction

-Montezuma & Cortes Gravestones 

  • Use pages 88/89
  •  Brainpop: Aztec Civilization

-Ancient Civilizations Activities

 

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

-Warm-up #1: What was impressive about the Incan civilization?

-Early Civilization Notes

-Complete Early Civilization Graphic Organizer

-Cortes vs. Montezuma

-Montezuma Video & Questions

-Brainpop: Aztec Civilization/Inca Civilization: Video, Review Quiz, Activity

-Ancient Civilizations Activities

 

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

-Warm-up #10: What do you know about the religion of the Aztecs?

-Early Civilization Notes (Inca)

-Early Civilization Graphic Organizer (Inca)

-Brainpop: Aztec Civilization/Inca Civilization: Video, Review Quiz, Activity

-Ancient Civilizations Activities

 

Monday, February 8, 2016

-Warm-up #9: What does the word "indigenous" mean?

-Word Splash

-Early Civilization Notes

-Early Civilization Graphic Organizer

-Brainpop: Aztec Civilization: Video, Review Quiz, Activity

-Ancient Civilizations Activities

 

Friday, February 5, 2016

-Warm-up #8: Why are we giving someone a LOAN instead of a GIFT?

-Economics Quizlet

-KIVA Discussion

-KIVA Worksheet 

  • Website  (Click "LEND" and narrow down your options!)
  • Complete Individual Research
  • Group Nominations
  • Class Nomination 

 

Thursday, February 4, 2016

-Warm-up #7: What did you learn from yesterday's personal finance research? (3 sentences)

-Economics Quizlet

-Complete Personal Finance Research

-KIVA Discussion

-KIVA Worksheet 

  • Website 
  • Individual Research
  • Group Nominations
  • Class Nomination 

 

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

-Warm-up #6: Was your dream job listed on your interest profiler? Describe it in 3 sentences.

-Economics Quizlet

-Personal Finance

-Personal Finance Research

  1. http://www.gacollege411.org  
  2. http://www.zillow.com  
  3. http://www.autotrader.com 
  4. http://www.travelocity.com  

-Finished? Choose one of the following three options

  • You can keep exploring the above websites
  • On the back of your sheet, write a journal entry detailing what you want to have in your adult life
  • Draw a picture representing the life you wish to have (Family, house, car, job, pets, etc) 

 

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

-Warm-up #5: Why do we have to exchange currency?

-Economics Quizlet

-Personal Finance

-Personal Finance Research

-Personal Finance Worksheet

  1. http://www.gacollege411.org  
  2. http://www.zillow.com  
  3. http://www.autotrader.com 
  4. http://www.travelocity.com  

-When finished: USA Test Prep: "Latin American Economics"

 

Monday, February 1, 2016

-Personal Finance

-Warm-up #4: List 1 pro & 1 con for NAFTA.

-Economics Quizlet

-NAFTA Glog - Requirements (Log in HERE)

  • Glog is due TODAY

-Currency Exchange Activity - Use this website

-When finished: USA Test Prep: "Latin American Economics"

 

Friday, January 29, 2016

-Warm-up #3: What does NAFTA stand for?

  • North American Free Trade Agreement

-Economics Quizlet

-Discuss NAFTA <- Information is here

-Watch NAFTA videos

-NAFTA Glog - Requirements (Log in HERE)

-Glog is due at the end of class!

-When finished: USA Test Prep: "Latin American Economics"

 

Thursday, January 28, 2016

-Warm-up #2: Why is specialization important? No country has everything they need. Countries make certain things and trade with other countries.

-Economics Quizlet

-If you have not finished:

  • Complete Chart on page 72 - Cuba and Brazil only!
  • Complete the Specialization Glog
    • follow the directions under "Assignment"
    • Answer on notebook paper and turn in 

-Discuss NAFTA

-Watch NAFTA videos

-NAFTA Glog - Requirements

-When finished: USA Test Prep: "Latin American Economics"

 

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

-Warm-up #1:

  • What are the three economic systems? Market, Traditional, Command
  • Which one has the most freedoms? Market
  • Which one has the least freedoms? Command

-Economics Quizlet

-Discuss Economic Systems Review

-Copy Chart on page 72 - Cuba and Brazil only!

-Read page 74 - write down three facts and show Mrs. Savage BEFORE moving onto the videos!

-Specialization Glog

  • follow the directions under "Assignment"
  • Answer on notebook paper and turn in 

-When finished: USA Test Prep: "Latin American Economics"

 

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

-Economics Quizlet

-Discuss Economic Systems Review

  • Copy all of the information in GREEN onto notebook paper
  • Keep in your notes to complete the following activity

-Complete Economic Awards 

-When finished: USA Test Prep: Latin American Culture & Geography

-Complete both tests from Friday if you were absent!

 

Monday, January 25, 2016

-Economic Systems Review

  • Copy all of the information in GREEN onto notebook paper
  • Keep in your notes to complete the following activity

-Economic Awards 

-When finished: USA Test Prep: Latin American Culture & Geography

 

Friday, January 22, 2016

-Study for your Latin American Culture & Geography Test!

-Latin American Map Quiz

-Latin American Culture & Geography Test

-When finished: USA Test Prep: Latin American Culture & Geography 

 

Thursday, January 21, 2016

-Complete Colonization & Culture of Latin America (Coach Book pg. 32/33)

  • Turn in to Mrs. Savage when you are done

-When finished: USA Test Prep: Latin American Culture & Geography 

-Review Latin American Culture & Geography

-Culture & Geography/Map Test tomorrow!

 

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

-Warm-up #10: What are the two main European countries that colonized Latin America? 

  • Turn in warm-ups to Mrs. Savage!

-Colonization & Culture of Latin America (Coach Book pg. 32/33)

  • Use a sheet of copy paper on the table. Rulers and colors are on the locker. 
  • Yes, you may listen to music. (No, you may not borrow head phones)  

-When finished: USA Test Prep: Latin American Culture & Geography 

 

Friday, January 15, 2016

-Warm-up #9: What country would you most want to visit?

  • Mexico, Venezuela, Cuba or Brazil? Why? (3 sentences)
  • Warm-ups will be due on Tuesday! 

-Colonization & Culture of Latin America (Coach Book pg. 32/33)

  • Use a sheet of copy paper on the table. Rulers and colors are on the locker. 
  • Yes, you may listen to music. (No, you may not borrow head phones) Behave!
  • Stay in your seat!

-When finished: USA Test Prep: Latin American Culture & Geography 

 

Thursday, January 14, 2016

-Warm-up #8: What do you think Brazil's best natural resource is?

-Complete Mexico City & Venezuela ThingLink - answer on notebook paper (turn into Mrs. Savage)

-Help Wanted Advertisement - complete on copy paper (turn into Mrs. Savage)

-Complete Location, Climate, Natural Resources of Brazil & Cuba

-Pack your bags assignment 

  • Choose either Cuba or Brazil - At least 10 illustrations! 

-When finished: USA Test Prep: Latin American Culture & Geography 

 

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

-Warm-up #7: What is Mexico City's biggest environmental problem?

-Complete Mexico City & Venezuela ThingLink - answer on notebook paper (turn into Mrs. Savage)

-Help Wanted Advertisement - complete on copy paper (turn into Mrs. Savage)

-Complete Location, Climate, Natural Resources of Brazil & Cuba

-Pack your bags assignment 

  • Choose either Cuba or Brazil - At least 10 illustrations! 

-When finished: USA Test Prep: Latin American Culture & Geography 

 

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

-Warm-up #6: What is Venezuela's major export? Oil

-Complete Mexico City & Venezuela ThingLink - answer on notebook paper 

-Help Wanted Advertisement - complete on copy paper

-When finished: USA Test Prep: Latin American Culture & Geography (2)

 

Monday, January 11, 2016

-Warm-up #5: How is Mexico's location good for trade? 3 sentences.

-Complete Location, Climate, Natural Resources of Mexico & Venezuela

-Mexico City & Venezuela ThingLink - answer on notebook paper 

-Help Wanted Advertisement - complete on copy paper

-When finished: USA Test Prep: Latin American Culture & Geography (2)

 

Friday, January 8, 2016

-Warm-up #4: What is the main cause of the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest?

  • Cattle Ranching 

-Latin America Map Song

-Latin America Map - Blank

-Rainforest Stations

-Location, Climate, Natural Resources of Mexico & Venezuela

-When finished, keep the graphic organizer in your notes. Complete your Rainforest questions and map as needed and turn into the tray.

-USA Test Prep: Latin American Culture & Geography 

 

Thursday, January 7, 2016

-Warm-up #3: What are the two smaller bodies of water between North America & South America?

  • Gulf of Mexico & Caribbean Sea

-Latin America Map Song

-Latin America Map - Blank

-Rainforest Stations

-Brainpop: "Tropical Rainforests" Video & Review Quiz

 

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

-Warm-up #2: What are the two major mountain ranges in Latin America?

  • Sierra Madre Mountains & Andes Mountains

-Latin America Map Song

-Latin America Map - Blank

-Rainforest Stations

 

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

-Warm-up #1: What is Latin America? 

  • Everything south of the USA: Central America, The Caribbean, South America.

-Latin America Map Song

-Latin America Map - Blank

 

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