California
Today's schedule
Objective - Given a blank maps, and a reading about California regions, students will be able to describe the various regions of California, including how their characteristics and physical environments (e.g., water, landforms, vegetation, climate) affect human activity. Identify the locations of the Pacific Ocean, rivers, valleys, and mountain passes and use maps, charts, and pictures to describe how regions [communities] in California vary in land use, vegetation, wildlife, climate…
Rationale - Students current geographical awareness of California (the state where they live) is sorely lacking. Getting to know your own state is step one in remedying this problem.
Evidence - By correctly listing and labeling the various geographical regions of California on a map, students will demonstrate their understanding of where items are located.
California Regions Assignment
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Part 1 - California Regions Map
Start the activity by reading the California Regions Reading ( see link below). Once finished, use the California Regions Map and question sheet (provided) to follow directions by filling-in the map and answer the questions.
*You will be turning in your Calif Map and answers before the block is over today.
Detailed pdf of Calif Regions - Here
Part 2 - Textbook Chapter 7 Regions of the United States -
When you finish the California Regions Activity, use one of the textbooks in class to start Chapter 7 on USA Regions. Read the chapter and answer the questions on the following pages - Questions #1-5 on Page 160, Questions #1-5 On page 166, Questions 1-5 on Page 170, and Questions 1-5 on Page 175. You do not need to re-write the questions, but make sure you clearly label which answers go with which set of questions.
The 4 sets of Questions in Chapter 7 will be due when you come into class on Thursday/Friday
If you finish early, make progress on your USA maps and your Current Events
USA -
Blank Maps - Blank Maps
List of Pol/Phy items for maps - List
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