Day 76 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

Hand in 2 maps, full colour

Scale discussion/presentation, video, worksheet

Introduction of symbols using Geographic Essentials text

Classwork: Atlas worksheet, questions 15 - 23.

Homework #1: Atlas worksheet #15 - 23, due Jan. 8
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. 41-42:5 & 6

Continue: Tips for Writing the Social Studies 11 Final Exam

Review of the Demographic Transition Model

Continuation of Powerpoint - Complete population theories and their originators

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

Homework: p. 45:1, 2, 3, due January 8 , 2009
and Population Pressure video worksheet, due Jan. 8

Family History Assignment, due January 9