Geography Spring 2012

Current Events are Due every Thursday or Friday (20 pts)

Current Event Quiz Every Friday (10 pts)

Next Region – Australia and South Pacific        

Tues/Thurs Feb 7th/9th              Map Test

Tues. Feb 7th                        Map Label/Color turn in for grade

     Ayers Rock/Great Barrier Reef WS Due

Thurs. Feb 9th                       Mystery Postcard Due

Mystery Postcard Assignment:

Each place has Physical characteristics and Human characteristics  

·         Select a top Australian/South Pacific destination; you may need to research 2-3 before you find the right one for you!

·         Research the Physical and Human characteristics that set this location apart from others.  Remember you are selecting one based on the place which is the "personality" of geography.

o    Sorry you cannot select Great Barrier Reef or Ayers Rock-it's not really a "mystery"

·         Create a mystery postcard:  collect information/photos, on one side you should have 4-6 pictures that represents your place and on the other side, write a message that provides several clues about the place.  Do not include the name of your location. 

o    Be sure to include exciting information to help your classmates appreciate the "personality" of the place you are describing.

o    Original Destination will earn you extra points!! Be Creative

Tues. 24th      Skills Packet Due                  40 pts 

Tues. 24th      50 States Test                      100 pts 

Thurs. 26th    TWO current events due (follow format) 

Mon. 30th       American Attraction                 40 ptsonline VISUAL (postermywall.com)

                        Must e-mail to isleyc@mepoedu.org before 8:30 a.m.

                        If you do not have internet access at home see me prior to beginning this assignment 

Mon./Wed 30th and Feb. 1st                         U.S. Capital Test (2 days)    100 pts 

Wed. 1st         Location Activity #1                   24 pts                       

 Fri. 3rd           Location Activity #2                  24 pts

                      TWO current events due (follow format) along w/ CE QUIZ