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Asia
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The World
Geography Sandwiches/Does Not Belong Activities
Fact Finding Adventure
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Europe
Sub-Saharan Africa
North Africa and Middle East
Asia and Oceania
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Drew Binsky Travel Videos
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World Geography Daily Update
This is the place to see what happened in class each day of the week...
Thursday, May 22nd
Wednesday, May 21st
No missing work will be accepted after 1:30 today.
Tuesday, May 20th
Work Day
Please finish Nearpods, Homework Assignment #8, Quizzes, or anything else that needs to be completed.
Monday, May 19th
Nearpod Activity: "
The Exotic Countries of East Asia
"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
(Please enter your first and last name.)
1st Period
-
NUF4K
2nd Period
-
JNEAP
4th Period
-
9P74C
7th Period
-
NZVPA
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Friday, May 16th
CLICK HERE
to take the Asian Map Quiz.
Please work on anything else for my class.
Thursday, May 15th
Lesson: "East Asia",
slides
44 - 60
Please score your notes and turn them in.
The map quiz is taking place tomorrow, and you need to complete Homework Assignment #8.
Wednesday, May 14th
Lesson: "East Asia",
slides 34 - 43
CLICK HERE
and
HERE
to practice for
Friday's
Asian Map Quiz
Tuesday, May 13th
Lesson: "East Asia",
slides 20 - 33
Monday, May 12th
Lesson: "East Asia",
slides 1- 19
Homework Assignment #8 is now open. Please have it completed by Monday, May 19th.
#10 East Asia
#10 East Asia.pdf
When you are ready to take the quiz,
CLICK HERE
. You may have the lesson open while you are taking the quiz.
#8 Economics
Friday, May 9th
Your Asian Map Quiz has been moved to Wednesday.
Nearpod Activity: "
The Islands of the Pacific
"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
(Please enter your first and last name.)
1st Period
-
P6NIJ
2nd Period
-
AEWV9
4th Period
-
GEQAB
7th Period
-
B5XVY
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Thursday, May 8th
Asia Fact Finding Adventure
CLICK HERE
and
HERE
to practice for Wednesday's Asian Map Quiz
Fact Finding Adventure.doc.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by
Mon
day,
May
12th
.
Wednesday, May 7th
Lesson: "Southeast Asia and Oceania",
slides 61 - 65
Please score your lesson notes and turn them in.
Your map quiz is taking place on Monday, May 12th.
Tuesday, May 6th
Lesson: "Southeast Asia and Oceania",
slides 37 - 60
Monday, May 5th
Brief review of Homework Assignment #7
Maps of Southeast and East Asia
When finished, please complete the latest Nearpod assignment.
#7 Southeast and East Asian Outline Maps.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by Friday, May
9th
.
Friday, May 2nd (B Day)
Lesson: "Southeast Asia and Oceania",
slides 20 - 36
and
Nearpod Activity: "
Fascinating Cultures of Southeast Asia
"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
(Please enter your first and last name.)
1st Period
-
JATLB
2nd Period
-
I4HM5
4th Period
-
YMPVZ
7th Period
-
U2VIC
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Thursday, May 1st (A Day)
Lesson: "Southeast Asia and Oceania",
slides 20 - 36
and
Nearpod Activity: "Fascinating Cultures of Southeast Asia"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
(Please enter your first and last name.)
1st Period
-
JATLB
2nd Period
-
I4HM5
4th Period
-
YMPVZ
7th Period
-
U2VIC
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Wednesday, April 30th
Lesson: "Southeast Asia and Oceania",
slides 1 - 19
Homework Assignment #7 closes Friday night.
#9 Southeast Asia and Oceania
#9 Southeast Asia and Oceania.pdf
Tuesday
, April 2
9
th (
B
Day)
Lesson: Central and South Asia,
slides 56 - 70
(Score your work and turn it in.)
and
Sandwiches/Belong Activity: "Asia"
REMEMBER: PLEASE WORK ON HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #7.
#7 Asian Sandwiches Belong.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by Friday, May 2nd.
Monday, April 28th (A Day)
Lesson: Central and South Asia,
slides 56 - 70
(Score your work and turn it in.)
and
Sandwiches/Belong Activity: "Asia"
REMEMBER: PLEASE WORK ON HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #7.
#7 Asian Sandwiches Belong.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by
Friday, May 2nd
.
Fri
day, April 2
5th
(
B
Day)
Lesson: Central and South Asia,
slides 39 - 56
and
Nearpod Activity: "
South Asia Today
"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
(Please enter your first and last name.)
1st Period
-
BX4M8
2nd Period
-
MNFJS
4th Period
-
ML9RQ
7th Period
-
IZBMR
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Homework Assignment #7 is now open. Please have it completed by Friday, May 2nd.
#7 Government
When you are ready to take the quiz,
CLICK HERE
. You may have the lesson open while you are taking the quiz.
Thursday, April 24th (A Day)
Lesson: Central and South Asia,
slides 39 - 56
and
Nearpod Activity: "South Asia Today"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
(Please enter your first and last name.)
1st Period
-
BX4M8
2nd Period
-
MNFJS
4th Period
-
ML9RQ
7th Period
-
IZBMR
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Homework Assignment #7 is now open. Please have it completed by Friday, May 2nd.
#7 Government
When you are ready to take the quiz,
CLICK HERE
. You may have the lesson open while you are taking the quiz.
Wednesday, April 23rd
Lesson: Central and South Asia,
slides 20 - 38
Tuesday, April 22nd (B Day)
Lesson: Central and South Asia,
slides 1 - 19
and
Maps of Central and South Asia
#8 Central and South Asia
#8 Central and South Asia.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by Friday, April 25th.
#6 Central and Southern Asia Outline Maps.docx.pdf
Monday, April 21st (A Day)
Lesson: Central and South Asia,
slides 1 - 19
and
Maps of Central and South Asia
#8 Central and South Asia
#8 Central and South Asia.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by
Fri
day, April
25th.
#6 Central and Southern Asia Outline Maps.docx.pdf
Thursday, April 17th
Quick review of Homework Assignment #6
CLICK HERE
to take the North Africa and the Middle East Map Quiz.
When finished, please work on other things from the class.
Wednesday, April 16th
North A
frica and the Middle East
Fact Finding Adventure
DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #
6
. IT CLOSES
TONIGHT!!!
Fact Finding Adventure.doc.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by
Tuesd
ay,
April 22nd
.
Tuesday, April 15th
Please turn in your notes from the lesson.
Sandwiches/Belong Activity - "North Africa and the Middle East"
Your map quiz will be taking place on Thursday.
CLICK HERE
to practice for it. (The "Stan" countries ARE NOT on this quiz.)
#6 North Africa and Middle East Sandwiches Belong.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by
Thursd
ay, April 1
7
th.
Monday, April 14th
Lesson: "North Africa and the Middle East",
slides 53 - 72
Please score your notes and turn them in.
Make sure to
turn in
your maps and
finish Homework Assignment #6 by Wednesday night
.
Friday, April 11th
Lesson: "North Africa and the Middle East",
slides 34 - 52
Make sure to finish your maps and the Nearpod activity by Monday
.
Thursday, April 10th
Nearpod Activity: "
People and Places of North Africa and the Middle East
"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
(Please enter your first and last name.)
1st Period
-
YJU92
2nd Period
-
K4DWJ
4th Period
-
S5BEU
7th Period
-
K9JYH
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Wednesday, April 9th
Maps of North Africa and the Middle East
#5 North Africa and the Middle East Outline Maps.docx.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by
Mon
day,
April 14th
.
Tuesday, April 8th
Lesson: "North Africa and the Middle East",
slides 20 - 33
Homework Assignment #6 is now open. Please have it completed by Wednesday, April 16th.
#6 Key Physical Geography Terms
When you are ready to take the quiz,
CLICK HERE
. You may have the lesson open while you are taking the quiz.
Monday, April 7th
Lesson: "North Africa and the Middle East",
slides 1 - 19
Re-takes are available for the Sub-Saharan Map Quiz.
#7 North Africa and the Middle East
#7 North Africa and the Middle East.pdf
Friday, March 28th
Brief review of Homework Assignment #5
CLICK HERE
to take the Sub-Saharan Africa Map Quiz
Turn in any Maps, Sandwiches/Belong, or Fact Finding Adventures that you have completed.
Thursday, March 27th
Lesson: "Sub-Saharan Africa",
slides 68 - 94
(Day
5
of 5)
Score your notes and turn them in.
Get your homework assignment done and study for your map quiz.
Wednesday, March 26th
Sub-Saharan Fact Finding Adventure
DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #
5
. IT
CLOSES TOMORROW NIGHT.
Fact Finding Adventure.doc.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by
Fri
day, March
28
th.
Tuesday, March 25th
Lesson: "Sub-Saharan Africa",
slides 55 - 67
(Day
4
of 5)
You will have your map quiz on Friday.
Make sure to study for it!!!
The Map Quiz will have 5 different sections.
Monday, March 24th
Sandwiches/Does Not Belong Activity - "Sub/Saharan Africa"
If you finish early, you can work on completing your maps.
REMEMBER: Homework Assignment #5 is open until Thursday evening.
#5 Sub-Saharan Africa Sandwiches Belong.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by Thursday, March 27th.
Friday, March 21st
Nearpod Activity: "
Regions and Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa
"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
(Please enter your first and last name.)
1st Period
-
7YJX4
2nd Period
-
L67J9
4th Period
-
YXL42
7th Period
-
D72SX
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Thursday, March 20th
Lesson: "Sub-Saharan Africa",
slides 34 - 54
(Day
3
of 5)
Remember to work on Homework Assignment #5.
Wednesday, March 19th
Maps of Sub-Saharan Africa
#4 Sub-Saharan Africa Outline Maps.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by
Monday
, March
24
th.
Tuesday, March 18th
Lesson: "Sub-Saharan Africa",
slides 14 - 33
(Day 2 of 5)
Homework Lesson #5 is now open. Please have it completed by Thursday, March 27th.
#5 Seasons, Weather, and Climate
When you are ready to take the quiz,
CLICK HERE
. You may have the lesson open while you are taking the quiz.
Monday, March 17th
Honoring of 3rd Quarter Students
Lesson: "Sub-Saharan Africa",
slides 1 - 13
(Day 1 of 5)
#6 Sub-Saharan Africa
#6 Sub-Saharan Africa.pdf
Thursday, March 13th
Briefly discuss the results of Homework Assignment #4
Finish the Lesson: "Eastern Europe"
Score your work and turn it in.
CLICK HERE
to take the European Map Quiz.
Wednesday, March 12th
Lesson: "Eastern Europe",
slides 43 - 64
(
We will probably finish tomorrow.
)
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #4 CLOSES TONIGHT.
Make sure to practice for tomorrow's map quiz.
Tuesday, March 11th
Lesson: "Eastern Europe",
slides 20 - 42
(Day
2
of 3)
CLICK HERE
to practice for Thursday's European Map Quiz.
Monday, March 10th
European Fact Finding Adventure
DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #4. IT IS THE LAST ASSIGNMENT FOR TERM #3.
Fact Finding Adventure.doc.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by Thursday, March 13th.
Friday, March 7th
Nearpod Activity: "
Russia, Czars, and Communism
"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
(Please enter your first and last name.)
1st Period
-
L2VGT
2nd Period
-
XGYV8
4th Period
-
VQI8S
7th Period
-
HSAB7
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Thursday, March 6th
Lesson: "Eastern Europe",
slides 1 - 19
(Day 1 of 3)
#5 Eastern Europe
#5 Eastern Europe.pdf
Wednesday, March 5th
Make sure your European Maps are turned in.
The Western European notes need to be scored and turned in.
Sandwiches/Belong Activity - "Europe"
#4 European Sandwiches Belong.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by Monday, March
10th
.
Tuesday, March 4th
Lesson: "Western Europe",
slides 57 - 75
(Day
5
of 5)
Please score all of your work and turn it in.
Homework Assignment #4 is now open, and needs to be completed by Thursday, March 13th.
#4 Countries and Cities
When you are ready to take the quiz,
CLICK HERE
. You may have the lesson open while you are taking the quiz.
Monday, March 3rd
Make sure you turn in your maps of Europe.
Brief review of Homework Assignment #3
Lesson: "Western Europe",
slides 53 - 56
(Day
4
of 5)
Friday, February 28th
Lesson: "Western Europe",
slides 41 - 52
(Day
3
of 5)
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #3 CLOSES TONIGHT.
Thursday, February 27th
Nearpod Activity: "
Great Cities and Cultural Differences
"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
1st Period
-
ZPVD7
2nd Period
-
3Q8CF
4th Period
-
FN3WJ
7th Period
-
E8DSC
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Wednesday, February 26th
Maps of Europe
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #3 IS OPEN UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING. GET IT DONE.
#3 Western and Eastern European Outline Maps.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by Monday, March 3rd.
Tuesday, February 25th
Lesson: "Western Europe",
slides 21 - 40
(Day
2
of 5)
Monday, February 24th
Lesson: "Western Europe",
slides 1 - 20
(Day 1 of 5)
Remember: You have a Homework Assignment that is due Friday.
#4 Western Europe
#4 Western Europe.pdf
Friday, February 21st
Please turn in your Fact Finding Adventures
CLICK HERE
to take the Latin American Map Quiz
Finish the newest Nearpod Activity if you have not yet done so.
Homework Assignment #3 is now open. Please have it completed by Friday, February 28th.
#3 Culture
When you are ready to take the quiz,
CLICK HERE
. You may have the lesson open while you are taking the quiz.
Thursday, February 20th
Lesson #3: South America,
slides 38 - 60
(Part
3
of 3)
Please score your notes, and turn them in.
CLICK HERE
to study for tomorrow's Latin America Map Quiz
Central America
Caribbean Islands
South America
Wednesday, February 19th
Nearpod Activity: "
Amazing Features of Western South America
"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
1st Period
-
4Q9AP
2nd Period
-
2KQAB
4th Period
-
YZWST
7th Period
-
NHTIF
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Tuesday, February 18th
Brief review of Homework Assignment #2
Fact Finding Adventure: "Latin America"
Fact Finding Adventure.doc.pdf
The Fact Finding Adventure.mp4
Thursday, February 13th
Work Day
CLICK HERE
to practice for next Friday's map quiz.
Wednesday, February 12th
Lesson #3: South America,
slides 20 - 37
(Part
2
of 3)
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #2 closes tonight. Please get it done!
Tuesday, February 11th
Make sure your maps of Latin America are turned in.
Lesson #3: South America,
slides 1 - 19
(Part 1 of 3)
#3 South America
#3 South America.pdf
Monday, February 10th
Please turn in your notes from "Middle America" if you have not done so.
Sandwiches/Belong Activity - "Latin America"
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #2 CLOSES WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
#3 Latin American Sandwiches Belong.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by Thursday, February 13th.
Friday, February 7th
Lesson: "Middle America",
slides 40 - 60
(Day #
3
of 3)
Please score your notes and turn them in. (If we finish today.)
Thursday, February 6th
Lesson: "Middle America",
slides 23 - 39
(Day #2 of 3)
Don't forget to be working on Homework Assignment #2.
Wednesday, February 5th
Maps of Latin America
#2 Latin American Map Outlines.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by Monday, February 10th.
Tuesday, February 4th
Please make sure your Sandwiches/Belong - "Northern America" are turned in.
Nearpod Activity: "
Volcanoes, the Bermuda Triangle, and the Maya
"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
1st Period
-
K8M4T
2nd Period
-
YL9BZ
4th Period
-
P4NXH
7th Period
-
VSPUX
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Monday, February 3rd
Lesson: "Middle America",
slides 1 - 22
(This will be a 3-Day Lesson.)
Homework Assignment #2 is now open. Please have it completed by Wednesday, February 12th.
#2 Middle America
#2 Middle America.pdf
When you are ready to take the quiz,
CLICK HERE
. You may have the lesson open while you are taking the quiz.
#2 Globes and Maps
Friday, January 31st
Please make sure all of your notes are turned in.
CLICK HERE
to take the 50 States Map Quiz.
If you finish early, please use the time to work on other assignments.
Thursday, January 30th
Lesson 1: "Northern America",
slides 48 - 75
When done, please
ACCURATELY
score your notes and turn them in.
DON'T FORGET TO PRACTICE FOR TOMORROW'S MAP QUIZ.
Wednesday, January 29th
Sandwiches/Belong Activity - "Northern America"
Preview of what Friday's Map Quiz will look like.
#2 Northern America Sandwiches Belong.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by Tuesday, February 4th.
Tuesday, January 28th
Nearpod Activity: "
People of Northern America
"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
1st Period
-
WCGIT
2nd Period
-
MG2Q5
4th Period
-
4UQ6V
7th Period
-
I Have Something Else
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Monday, January 27th
Brief review of Homework Assignment #1
Lesson 1: "Northern America",
slides 29 - 47
Friday, January 24th
Maps of Northern America
Homework Assignment #1
closes tonight.
Please get it done! (
It does NOT reopen.
)
CLICK HERE
to practice for your 50 States Map Quiz, taking place on Friday, January 31st.
Here is a fun way to remember the location of each of the 50 states.
Thursday, January 23rd
Maps of Northern America
Many of you still need to complete
Homework Assignment #1
.
Please get it done!
#1 Northern America Outline Maps.pdf
Please have
completed and turned in
by Tuesday, January 28th.
I like this map, except
Maryland and Delaware
need to be moved into the Northeast Region.
Canada has three territories in the far north, and 10 main provinces.
Mexico has 31 states, with its capital being in its own special zone.
Wednesday, January 22nd
Nearpod Activity: "
Four Regions of the United States
"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
1st Period
-
QAPXS
2nd Period
-
ACMPI
4th Period
-
YNM87
7th Period
-
KAVJR
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Tuesday, January 21st
Lesson 1: "Northern America",
slides 13 - 28
DON'T FORGET TO WORK ON HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #1.
Monday, January 20th MLK Day/ Presidential Inauguration
Friday, January 17th
Please turn in your Sandwiches/Belong assignment.
Lesson 1: "Northern America", slides 1 - 12 (This is a four-day lesson.)
#1 Northern America
#1 Northern America.pdf
Note Taking for World Geography.mp4
How to take notes in my class. HINT: It is really simple!
Thursday, January 16th
Work on "Sandwiches/Belong Activity - the World"
If you finish early, you can work on
Homework Assignment #1
.
CLICK HERE
if you want to practice the map of the United States.
Wednesday, January 15th
Sandwiches/Belong Activity - The World
#1 The World Sandwiches Belong.pdf
How To Do the Sandwiches/Belong Activity.mp4
Tuesday, January 14th
Nearpod Activity: "What in the World Are We Studying This Semester?"
Please go to
nearpod.com
and enter this code:
1st Period
-
IKACE
2nd Period
-
YW49Q
4th Period
-
BMVPJ
7th Period
-
78HMD
Read through the lesson, and then take the short 10 question quiz.
Homework Assignment #1 is now open
. Please have it completed by Friday, January 24th.
JUST FOR FUNZIES:
Click Here
to see the true size of places around the world!
#1 The 5 Themes of Geography
When you are ready to take the quiz,
CLICK HERE
. You may have the lesson open while you are taking the quiz.
Monday, January 13th
Welcome to Class!!!
Introduce the class and procedures
Disclosure Statement.pdf
There is no need to sign and return anything to me
.
If you have questions, please let me know.
Let's Make It a Great One!!!
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