Collapse of Civilizations

Yesterday we studied the the height of Mayan civilization. Today, we will try to determine why this great civilization (and others) failed. To find today's activity, click on the blog title "Collapse of Civilizations".

Ancient Americans: Mayans and Aztecs

Today we will hand-in vocabulary for sections 1 and 2 of chapter 1, then watch a film from Discovery Education, called Ancient Americans: Mayans and Aztecs.

Click on the box below to watch film:

Mound Builders

Today we will begin study of the Pre-Columbian Native Americans. We will begin with vocabulary from sections 1 and 2 of Chapter 1 from the classroom text.

The vocabulary words are:
archaeology
artifacts
migration
hunter-gatherers
environments
societies
culture
domestication
maize
glyphs
Paleo-Indians
kayaks
igloos
totems
potlatches
kivas
wigwams
longhouses
Iroquois League

United States Map: Landforms and Water bodies

Today you will use a blank map of the United States to locate and label specific landforms and water bodies. Use the classroom textbook to locate everything on the list. The map is due tomorrow at the beginning of the period.

Longitude and Latitude

Today, we will review the concepts of longitude and latitude. If you have forgotten some of what you have learned about longitude and latitude, this will clear some of the summer cobwebs away!

You will receive a worksheet in class with a map and questions. You may have time in class to work on it, but if you are not able to finish, it will be homework. The worksheet is due tomorrow at the beginning of the period.

Test Day!!!!!!!

This is your opportunity to show what you know. You will have plenty of time to complete the landforms and waterbodies test, so make the most of it. Carefully check your answers when you are finished, and correct any mistakes.

Good luck, I know you will do well!

Landforms and Waterbodies Definitions

Today, we will continue with landforms and waterbodies definitions. Remember, stay on task, pay attention, write the correct answer in the blanks during class. Tonight, study for the test.

Good luck!

Welcome Back!!!

Welcome back! Today we will pre-test some basic geography terms to see what you know.
Keep the sheet given to you today, so you can study for the test on Friday.