Day 75 Handouts , classwork, and homework

*Note (1). Underlined words are links to downloadable pages.
*Note (2): Please be prepared for a possible pop quiz at the beginning of each class. It will be based on material presented in the previous class.
*Note (3): Blog details are subject to change.

Social Studies 8

Review Atlas worksheet, questions 8 - 14

Geographic Essentials text - hand out and introduction to text

Thematic and General Reference maps - definitions, examples

Mind map - concept and assignment

Map guidelines - discuss

Canada and Continents maps

Homework #1: Color Canada and Cintents maps, due Jan. 7
Homework #2: Symbol, due Jan. 8
Quiz on 2 maps, Jan. 9


Social Studies 11

There is a major research assignment currently underway, the Family History - Immigration Assignment (With additional options for International and First Nations students.) Pedigree sheet. Map blank -- click to a resource on my Social Studies 11 History web page to locate an appropriate blank map to work with. The due date for this work is January 9 (to allow plenty of time for research and discussion with family members.) We have just started the Geography portion of this course. We are using our in-house textbook, The 21st Century World. This book is available online at http://www.design4effect.com/soc11 . Please be aware there are some dead links. Chapters 2 & 3 will be tested together in about a week and a half or so. I will post information about the test when we get a little closer.

Check homework: pp. 41-42:1 - 4

Start: Tips for Writing the Social Studies 11 Final Exam

Review of the Demographic Transition Model

Completion of Demography terms

Continuation of Powerpoint - Begin population theories and their originators

Start Population Pressure video with assignment sheet - an example of urbanization

Homework: pp. 41 - 42: 5, 6, due January 7, 2009

Family History Assignment, due January 9