8/14/12

Tue/Wed, August 14-15

Question of the Day
Can you identify at least 5 factors that most greatly influence the emergence of historical events,  the decions made by historical figures, and the evolution of cultures and nations?

Agenda

Geographic Vocabulary
    1. Geography
    2. Relative Location
    3. Absolute Location
    4. Hemisphere
    5. Axis
    6. Equator
    7. Parallels
    8. Meridians
    9. Prime Meridian
    10. Longitude
    11. Latitude
    12. Compass Rose
  • What is the relative and absolute location of your House?
  • What is the difference between Latitude and Longitude?
The Physiographic Regions of Georgia
Briefly describe the location and characteristics of the 5 physiographic Regions in Georgia
    1. Appalachian Plateau
    2. Blue Ridge
    3. Coastal Plain
    4. Piedmont Plateau
    5. Ridge and Valley
TAG Homework
Read Chapter 1 section 3
Write a one paragraph (at least 5-7 sentences) description of Georgia's Climate
Predict:  What were some of the primary foods that early Georgia Colonists ate?  What were some of the major economic products produced by Georgia colonists?

On-Level Homework
Read Chapter 1 sections 1-3
Answer the guided reading questions on the handout