Quiz Wednesday. Map project due October 5th

On Wednesday we will have our second quiz. Topics on the quiz will include:
Longitude
Latitude
the Prime Meridian
the International Date Line
the Equator
the hemispheres of the Earth
cardinal directions
intermediary directions
Map Features
title
scale
key
compass rose
grid system
inset map

We also have a two part Map project due Oct. 5.
Part I - You have just discovered a new continent! draw a map of this new land. The Map must include the following:
the 6 features of a good map (title, key, scale, grid, compass rose, and inset map).
15 land forms
and 5 natural resources
Aside from these conditions you can do what ever you want with the map. Make it as big or as small as you want. It can be colorful or black and white, as long as it is neat and clear I don't care.
Part II - Write a minimum three paragraph essay, ad or brochure about you new land. The purpose of the ad is to lure new colonists (settlers) to your continent. Write about all the great land forms and natural resources available to the new colonists. Feel free to lie about how easy life in your new land will be! Don't worry its OK, Lief Erickson did it too.

Extra Credit: In your own words! Who was Lief Erickson and how did he lie. One paragraph will get you 5 points on a quiz or 2 points on a test. Earn 10 points on a quiz by creating a poster about Lief and his lie.

Homework due Thursday.

Another easy one! Pick 5 different land forms and copy or draw a picture of them in your notes. There is an 5 point quiz bonus to anyone who turns in a picture of either an isthmus or a delta.

Homework for Mon. 21, 2009

Pick 5 land forms and draw or copy a picture of each. Bring them in tomorrow. You should pick a land form that was listed today and that you have never seen.

Remember tomorrow is our first quiz!

Quiz on Tuesday

There will be a short quiz on Tuesday. You are responsible to know the following:

- The definitions of the 5 themes of geography with examples of each.



- The definitions of the 8 social sciences.



In your binders you should be able to find everything listed above. Don't wait until the last minute to study. Enjoy your weekend!

More extra credit

Please tell me who George Santayana is and why is his quote, "Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it.", is important.

First extra credit and e-mail address

If you have any questions regarding the class, please feel free to e-mail me at johnl3@optonline.net. I look at it at least once a day.

1st extra credit

The Social Science Poster Competition!
1 - Pick a social science. Economics, Sociology, Archeology, History, Science and Technology, or Geology.

2 - Create a poster or collage that shows the area of study for each science.

3 - the poster must include the definition of the science and at least 5 facts.

4 - All participants will receive 10 points on a quiz or 5 points on a test of their choice. The winner, as chosen by their peers, will receive some type of prize. Probably candy or ice cream of their choice.

Good LUCK!

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