Monday through Wednesday we will be on our Outdoor Education Adventure!

Thursday we will be reviewing our skills of physical geography.  The students have learned many skills and will celebrate their knowledge by completing an assessment. 

   Friday there will be No School for the students.  Enjoy the long weekend!

August 22-26

 

We have been working on Geography skills in Social Studies. This week we will be finishing up on the physical Geography piece.  We will start the week with an Escape Room to review basic geography skills.  Then we will move to working on how different civilizations were affected by their environment.  There will be a review on Thursday and I will assess on Friday what your child has learned about Geography.  After the assessments, students will explore some places on Google Earth!

Last week we focused on the 5 Themes of Geography by taking notes, creating a flip book and applying our knowledge by reading postcards and match which theme is being addressed. 

 

This week we will continue learning about Geography skills.

Monday: Reading a Map

Tuesday: Hemispheres

Wednesday: Latitude and Longitude; Absolute and Relative Location

Thursday: Different Types of Maps

Friday: Review of the Geography Skills

 

Throughout the course of the year we will be studying History, Geography, Economics and Civics.  Last week the students began creating their own Island by choosing a theme.  They were encouraged to use landforms, bodies of water and anything that would be related to Geography.  The purpose of this activity is for the students to show me their knowledge of Geography.  We will share the completed projections in small groups on Monday. 

 

Unit: Geography. 

Essential Skills for the Week:

- 5 Themes of Geography

- Continents, Globes, and Maps

- How to Read a Map