Homework - Freedom Worksheet

Don't forget to finish your freedom worksheet for homework over the weekend!  Complete the 7 sentences summarizing the colonist's idea of freedom, the extended response about what freedom means to you (separate sheet of paper), and the visual corresponding to your extended response (on the back of the worksheet).  This assignment will be due on Monday, 10/1 (B-Day Classes) and Tuesday, 10/2 (A-Day Classes).

ALSO, don't forget about your extra credit project!  It will be due on 10/3 (B-Day classes) and 10/4 (A-Day classes).

Enjoy your weekend!!

Extra Credit Project

All students should have received their extra credit project directions on September 25th (B-Day Classes) and September 26th (A-Day Classes).  These projects are due on Wednesday, October 3rd (B-Day classes) and Thursday, October 4th (A-Day classes). The directions on the sheet say it's due October 2nd, but I explained to each A-Day class that they have until October 4th.  Remember to follow the rubric provided and complete EVERY step of the process.  Take advantage of this project by starting it EARLY, because you will have Chapter 3 homework beginning soon.

Study guide grades are currently being updated.  If you misplaced or forgot to bring in your study guide before your test, you may use a late homework pass on it for 75% credit (it's on the blog).  If you were absent the day of the test or the day the study guides were handed out, bring it in on Thursday or Friday for full credit.

I will try to have all Unit 1 Test and In-Class Project grades updated by Monday, October 1st.

Study Guide

Unit 1 Study Guide

1.    Study vocabulary words.

2.    What is a nonrenewable resource?

3.    What is a renewable resource?

4.    List examples of a nonrenewable resource.

5.    List examples of a renewable resource.

6.    What are fossil fuels?

7.    Why are farms productive in the south?

8.    Which region has the smallest population?

9.    Which region has a majority of Latino and Asian Americans?

10. Why is the Great Plains known as the “Bread Basket”?

11. Where are large amounts of oil and natural gas found in the US?

12. Study hemispheres and continents located within them.

13. Difference between latitude and longitude.

14. Where are US military bases located?

15. Describe a temperate climate.

16. What is the largest wetland system?

Complete the following table.

Region	Climate	Geographical Features	Interesting fact
South
Northeast
Interior West
Pacific
Midwest

17. Describe the difference between a commonwealth and a state.

18. What types of nonrenewable resources are most used in the United States?

19. Why should young people today be concerned about the use and conservation of natural resources in the United States?

20. How might the geographical features of the Interior West account for this region having the fewest people?

21. Which industries in the Pacific region most affect the nation?

22. Why is farming not a major occupation in the Northeast?

23. Which resource is used for both energy and building?

24. How might population growth affect our supply of natural resources?

25. Why are waterways in the United States so important to human settlement and economic activity?

Unit 1 Test

B-Day Classes - Use the study guide you received on Friday, September 21st, to study for your Unit 1 test (Chapters 1 & 2) on Tuesday, Setpember 25th.  Your study guide will also be due on Tuesday as a class work grade.

A-Day Classes - You will receive your study guide to work on in class on Monday, September 24th. Your Unit 1 test (Chapters 1 & 2) will be on Wednesday, September 26th.  Your study guide will also be due this day.  Go over your notes and online book over the weekend to prepare for your test before you receive your study guide.

ALL CLASSES - There will be an extra credit assignment handed out on Tuesday and Wednesday for those students who wish to bring up their grade.

Chapter 1 Quiz Recycling

If you are recycling your Chapter 1 Quiz to earn back half the points you missed, follow the directions below.

For each question, explain why you originally got it wrong.  Maybe you read the question wrong, confused one answer with another, or didn't fully understand a specific concept.  "I didn't study" is not an acceptable answer.

Then, tell me what the correct answer is and EXPLAIN WHY it is the correct answer.  You must write in complete sentences.  Referencing your online book would be helpful as well.

It will be YOUR responsibility to turn your recycled Quiz into your class bin on Wednesday, 9/12 (A-Day) or Thursday, 9/13 (B-Day).

Weekend Reminders

If you didn't complete the foldable on the 5 regions of the U.S. in class, work on it over the weekend and turn it in Monday, 9/10 (A-Day) or Tuesday, 9/11 (B-Day) for full credit.  The directions are listed below.

5 Regions of the U.S. – Foldable Activity

Using 2 pieces of paper, create a foldable labeling each section with the 5 regions of the U.S. 

Each region should have the following information included….

1. Economic Features: Prominent industries and employers.

2. Geographic Features: Landforms, natural resources, climate, waterways, locations, and population density.

3. Cultural Features: Ethnic makeup, customs and celebrations, and arts.

(You must include VISUALS!!)

(Also, there may be a chance to earn an extra point or two on your foldable over the weekend, so stay up-to-date on the blog!  Go Knights!!)

Chapter 2

Read Chapter 2 (Lessons 1 and 2) before class on Thursday, 9/6 (A-Day) and Friday, 9/7 (B-Day) using your online textbook (the majority of you should have already read Lesson 1 in class).  We will briefly discuss the information from Chapter 2 in class before we begin working on our Chapter 2 activities. 

If you have not yet turned in your Extended Response 1, Thursday (A-Day) and Friday (B-Day) will be your last chance to use a late work pass (75% credit). 

Chapter 1 Vocabulary will no longer be accepted for credit.