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Friday, January 29, 2016

1/29 Geography of Europe

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.
Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day which is posted in the classroom.

Today in class you will 
  • develop your understanding of the world.
  • prioritize information.
  • begin to develop a sense as to how physical features, climate, and natural resources impact people.
Why?
  • To better understand the world around you.
  • To develop your critical thinking.
  • To develop your mental map of the world.

1.  With another near you, discuss - in your own words - why you are in social studies today (see above). 2 minutes

2.  Use pages 204-207 & 211 in Geography Alive.  Create an annotated map about European Geography that uses specific examples and focuses on the follow topics:  30 minutes
  • physical features
  • climate
  • vegetation
  • resources
  • land use
3.  Class sharing and questions.  15 minutes

Parents
You could ask your child the following: 
  • What are some physical features in Europe? Climates? Natural resources?
  • What are some examples of land use in Europe?
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