September 8, 2017

Classwork: Huge review of all concepts we've studied in Chapter 1.  Test Monday!
Map Components: Map Scale, Compass rose, Map grid, Map Legend, Title, parallels, meridians, Seasons, hemispheres and continents

Homework: prepare for the test Monday!

September 7, 2017

Classwork: We finished up the teachings on Seasons and how they are created through the Earth's relationship with the sun.

Homework: Describe how the sun's rays are direct or indirect on the Earth and how it creates seasons for Earth.

September 6, 2017

Objective: Students will be able to understand the cause of seasons from the relationship of the sun to the Earth.

Key vocab: Tilt of the Earth, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, equator, Solstice, equinox

Homework: Ask your parents if they know what causes seasons

September 5, 2017

Classwork: Today we worked on hemispheres, continents, and oceans.  Despite the simplicity of this lesson, many students will struggle with the idea of continents vs. countries.  Let's keep working on knowing this crucial difference.

Homework: Ask your parents if they know why the Earth has seasons.