6/7 Analyzing Cause & Effect

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 (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will 

• analyze text.
• identify cause - effect relationships.
• understand how physical geography influences people and economic activity.

Why?

• To better understand the world around you.
• To develop your reading skills.
• To develop your critical thinking skills.

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

NOTE: Whenever you are waiting for Mr.d'E or others so you can complete a next step, appropriately comment on other students blogs: Give a compliment; respond to something specific (what did it make you think, do you agree/disagree - why), extend the conversation (add a relevant question; share what other ideas came to your mind as you read the post); do NOT critique their writing/thoughts. You may ALSO reply appropriately to comments left on your blog posts.

2.  With someone near you, discuss what a cause is.  Discuss what an effect is.      2 minutes

3. Open the document linked here, make a copy, and move it into your social studies folder.       2 minutes

4. Open the textbook to either chapter 20 (Sahara & Sahel) OR chapter 27 (monsoons) - one you DID NOT do for your project. Skim through the chapter for examples of physical features, climate, and natural resources.  Write down specific examples, and their effects on people and economic activity. 20 minutes

5. Class sharing. 10 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• What did you learn in class today?
• How do physical features, climate, and natural resources affect people and economic activity?