Chapter 2 ,section 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 are on the quiz Monday. You must be able to use these words correctly in a sentence.  2.5 is not included!!!!!

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5 Themes of Geography Project

• Look through the 5 Themes notes and in the textbook (page M1).
• Choose a country inLatin Americayou are interested in learning more about.
• Look for the 5 Themes of Geography for your particular country.  Use your textbook or online resources.
• Write down 3 full sentences about each category for your country.
• Illustrate (yes, by hand) each category.
• You will be graded on capital letters, punctuation and neatness.
• The project will be worth 36 points of your grade.  1 pt. for the heading, 5 pts. for the illustrations, 15 pts. for capital letters, 15 pts. for punctuation.
• DUE MARCH 12, 2012!!!

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Human Environment Interaction Project

Using a (Powerpoint, illustrations, a collage, book, etc.) demonstrate your understanding of one of the following questions:

1.  How has geography influenced the way people live in the Western Hemisphere?

1.  What are some different ways the Western Hemisphere can be divided into regions?

1.  How have humans used, adapted to, and modified different environments in Western Hemisphere?

We have learned about these in the beginning of the year when we learned about the 5 Themes of Geography.  Look at your notes.  Chapter 5 in “Foundations of Geography” will also be helpful.

Write at least three paragraphs explaining your understanding of the question and have your visual representation “back up” or provide proof for your answer. 

This project is worth 25 points.  You will be graded on punctuation, grammar, neatness and your understanding of the material/Human Environment Interaction.  I will use the MEAP grading rubric to score your paper. 

Have fun and enjoy!

These are the things to study….

• Vocabulary for Chapter 2 
• Your Chapter 2 quizzes
• Your climate maps (be able to read/interpret them)
• All your papers for Chapter 2
• Chapter 2 Paragraph shrinking

NAME______________________ 

  Ecosystems are dynamic interactions between plants, animals, and microorganisms and their environment working together.  There are many ecosystems in the world.  Some can be as tiny as a little pond, others can be as big as a lake. 

Learn about the ecosystems of North America.  A few are the Everglades, Death Valley, Great Lakes, and the Rocky Mountains.

Make a non-fiction book or Powerpoint.  If you choose a Powerpoint, it must be on a flash drive.  It can be typed or handwritten.  Remember neatness counts!  Illustrate or get pictures of each type of ecosystem.  Write an informational paragraph about each ecosystem.  Staple and turn in on _____________.

The assignment is worth 20 points.  There are 5 points per page.    You will be graded on grammar, punctuation, and neatness.

Unit 1

Study Guide

1. Why do historians use eras and periods to study history? Because they organize the information
2. Know the difference between primary and secondary sources. Be able to provide examples. Primary: a letter from a soldier at war; Secondary: a lesson in your textbook about the war
3. Who would ask this question: “Where are things located and why are they there?” a geographer
4. Why might theU.S.government hire geographers? To decide how land and resources might be used
5. What is the most accurate way to show the Earth? A globe
6. Human and physical features are described in which of the 5 Themes of Geography? place
7. Why are geographic information systems (GIS) important to geographers? They can gather, store, and analyze geographic information.
8. What are the 5 Themes of Geography? Location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, region
9. How have bodies of water affected the economies in theUnited StatesandCanada? The presence of lakes and rivers has helped industry to develop in the two countries.

10. How are theUnited StatesandCanadamost likely to act in the future to protect theGreat Lakes? TheU.S.andCanadawill work together because four of the five lakes lie on the border between the two countries.

11. Why are experts concerned that rain forests are being cut down at high rates? Rainforest habitats are being moved, the forests help replace oxygen in the atmosphere, and people who live in the rainforests are being displaced.

12. What happens to the people who live in the rainforest when the country opens the region to development? The people need to find a new place to live and way of life.

13. What are the purposes of a democratic government? Protect individual rights, promote the common good, provide economic security

14. What are the characteristics of a nation-state (country)? Clearly defined boundaries, specific territory, and jurisdiction over the people that live there.

15. Bartering is the basis in which type of economy? A traditional economy

16. Profit is an incentive in which type of economy? A market economy

17. In a market economy, what is produced is based on what factors? People’s wants and needs

18. The distribution of a consumer product from where it is manufactured to where it is sold is part of what model? The Circular Flow model

19. What is the economic system in theUnited Statescalled? A market economy

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   An advantage of the World Wide Web is that computers let scientists share information on how to clean up oil spills.

MATH IN SOCIAL STUDIES?

DIRECTIONS: Solve the following problems using a calculator, if necessary.

1. Mrs. Jones went to the store and bought tissues for $0.89, a twin-pack of light bulbs for
$3.49, Motrin for $6.33, and a birthday card for $0.99. Mrs. Jones did some quick mental
math to determine how much her bill should be, but when she got to the register, she was
told her total was 6% higher than she expected. How much was Mrs. Jones’ final bill?
Why was it more than she thought it would be?

2. Joe was excited to buy his first house! His loan officer told him his monthly payment was
going to be $836.00. But, when Joe received his payment book, his monthly payment was
actually $1,168.00! Oh no! How much more money per month is Joe going to have to pay?
Why do you think his payment is higher than he expected?

3. April’s brother was hired to work at the local fruit market. His hourly wage is $7.29 per
hour. He worked 25 hours his first week. How much money was he expecting to receive in
his first check?

BUT . . . his check was only $131.22! How much money was taken out of his check before
he received it? Why do you think his check was lower than he thought it would be?