Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Central America Videos







Week of Nov. 26-30

This week we are learning about Central America:

  • Monday: Students can locate all 7 Central American countries. Students can describe various aspects of Central American culture and history
  • Tuesday: Students can describe:
    • The major exports
    • The history of government
    • How the current culture developed in Central America
  • Wednesday & Thursday: Students can explain how the 5 Themes of Geography are seen in the Panama Canal
  • Friday: iAssignment - students should study ISN pg. 111, 114, 115


Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Week of Nov. 12-16

This week we are studying the Caribbean:



  • Monday & Tuesday: Students can... 
    • describe where the Caribbean is, what it is like, and who settled there
    • locate Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Jamaica on a map
  • Wednesday & Thursday: Students can... 
    • describe what it's like to live in Cuba, Communism, the leader of Cuba.
  • Friday: iAssignment & Cuba article
Additional resource: World Atlas on Caribbean

Monday, November 5, 2012

Mayan Power Point Notes & Videos

Below are Monday & Tuesday's power point that follows the notes.






Week of Nov. 5-9

This week we are studying the Mayan civilization:



  • Monday & Tuesday: Mayan power point
  • Wednesday: Mayan Math & Calendar
  • Thursday: Quiz
  • Friday: HALF DAY - video on the Caribbean