Please fill out this form when you finish a book:
Book Report
Artist Biography
Produce clear and coherent writing by using the Blackfish app to write and illustrate an original story.
Here is the rubric you will be graded on:
Here is the rubric you will be graded on:
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Objective: CC.W.6: Use technology to produce and publish writing and present the relationship between ideas efficiently...
By: Conducting a research project about an artist of your choice, then using Puppet Edu to create a movie in the style of BrainPOP. Pretend you are answering a letter to Tim and Moby where they answer the question "Who is __________, and why should we care about him/her?"
Why are we doing this? So that you have yet another way to demonstrate your ability to find and present information in an interesting way.
Make sure to give background on the artist, and be sure to explain why the artist is worth knowing about.
Start your research here and click on Britannica Online.
Double-click on "Middle School."
Under "Discover Britannica!" click on Biographies.
You will use the Puppet Edu app to make a movie about your artist. Your movie should be around 2 minutes long. At the end of the movie include your sources and cite them correctly. You need to have at least 3 sources.
Use this graphic organizer as a starting point for your research.:
By: Conducting a research project about an artist of your choice, then using Puppet Edu to create a movie in the style of BrainPOP. Pretend you are answering a letter to Tim and Moby where they answer the question "Who is __________, and why should we care about him/her?"
Why are we doing this? So that you have yet another way to demonstrate your ability to find and present information in an interesting way.
Make sure to give background on the artist, and be sure to explain why the artist is worth knowing about.
Start your research here and click on Britannica Online.
Double-click on "Middle School."
Under "Discover Britannica!" click on Biographies.
You will use the Puppet Edu app to make a movie about your artist. Your movie should be around 2 minutes long. At the end of the movie include your sources and cite them correctly. You need to have at least 3 sources.
Use this graphic organizer as a starting point for your research.:
Watch the Genres of Fiction movie by clicking here: http://safari.cps.k12.il.us/?a=120931&d=08371AA
Then get the quiz from Mr. Petri.
Then get the quiz from Mr. Petri.
Please fill out this form for your Aurasma Project:
Aurasma Project
Aurasma Project
ChatterPix Biography
Go to Here and click on Britannica Online.
Double-click on "Middle School."
Under "Discover Britannica!" click on Biographies.
Choose the biography of someone that is interesting to you.
Save a picture of that person and find at least 5 (FIVE) facts about that person.
Use the ChatterPix to load and decorate the picture.
Record a 30 second segment of the person as if he or she were telling everyone about themselves.
Use the SeeSaw app to submit your ChatterPix.
Go to Here and click on Britannica Online.
Double-click on "Middle School."
Under "Discover Britannica!" click on Biographies.
Choose the biography of someone that is interesting to you.
Save a picture of that person and find at least 5 (FIVE) facts about that person.
Use the ChatterPix to load and decorate the picture.
Record a 30 second segment of the person as if he or she were telling everyone about themselves.
Use the SeeSaw app to submit your ChatterPix.
When you are finished with your site, fill out this form and click the SUBMIT button.
Create a weebly.com website for one of the United States.
Choose any state besides Illiniois.
Find out as much information as you can about your state. Start with library books and then go to Britannica online.
You need to find out these facts:
A map of state.
The largest 5 cities.
Important rivers and mountains.
The capital of your state—include important information about the capital.
The governor of your state. Find out any important information about him, a possible picture, term of office, etc.
The state flower, bird, and flag, the name of the state song and motto.
Name the major industries in your state.
Name at least 5 points of interest for visitors and tell something about each one
List historical landmarks in your state. It might be a battlefield or another place of historical importance.
Name some important people from your state and tell what they are important for doing. List at least 5
How did your state get it's name? Find out the origin of name and tell about it.
Does your state have a sports team of any kind? If so, list the name of the sport and the teams' name.
Name the major agricultural products of your state
History highlights- write a brief history of your state. Include how it was started and some important historical information. This should be at least one paragraph in length.
Use the Weebly app or go to www.weebly.com
Use your CPS email ( [email protected] ) to create an account. You do not need to use your same CPS password, but it might be a good idea. No matter what password you use, make sure it is one you can remember.
Use the Site Planner to learn how to make your site. Use a graphic organizer to plan out your site.
Click the blue box that says Edit.
At the top of the page, click the tab that says PAGES.
Click the yellow box that says ADD PAGE +.
Click STANDARD PAGE.
Give your page a name based on the state you choose.
Under Page Layout choose No Header and then click the blue box at the bottom that says SAVE & EDIT.
Use the editing tools to add things to your page and create your content.
Choose any state besides Illiniois.
Find out as much information as you can about your state. Start with library books and then go to Britannica online.
You need to find out these facts:
A map of state.
The largest 5 cities.
Important rivers and mountains.
The capital of your state—include important information about the capital.
The governor of your state. Find out any important information about him, a possible picture, term of office, etc.
The state flower, bird, and flag, the name of the state song and motto.
Name the major industries in your state.
Name at least 5 points of interest for visitors and tell something about each one
List historical landmarks in your state. It might be a battlefield or another place of historical importance.
Name some important people from your state and tell what they are important for doing. List at least 5
How did your state get it's name? Find out the origin of name and tell about it.
Does your state have a sports team of any kind? If so, list the name of the sport and the teams' name.
Name the major agricultural products of your state
History highlights- write a brief history of your state. Include how it was started and some important historical information. This should be at least one paragraph in length.
Use the Weebly app or go to www.weebly.com
Use your CPS email ( [email protected] ) to create an account. You do not need to use your same CPS password, but it might be a good idea. No matter what password you use, make sure it is one you can remember.
Use the Site Planner to learn how to make your site. Use a graphic organizer to plan out your site.
Click the blue box that says Edit.
At the top of the page, click the tab that says PAGES.
Click the yellow box that says ADD PAGE +.
Click STANDARD PAGE.
Give your page a name based on the state you choose.
Under Page Layout choose No Header and then click the blue box at the bottom that says SAVE & EDIT.
Use the editing tools to add things to your page and create your content.
Objective: CC.W.9: Draw evidence from literary texts to support reflection...
By: Retelling a story using the Toontastic app.
Use Toontastic to retell one of the Greek Myths (5th, 6th & 8th Grades) or tall tales (3rd & 4th grades). Make sure your cartoon has all the elements of a story, that is, a setup, conflict, challenge, climax and resolution.
This is how you will be graded:
By: Retelling a story using the Toontastic app.
Use Toontastic to retell one of the Greek Myths (5th, 6th & 8th Grades) or tall tales (3rd & 4th grades). Make sure your cartoon has all the elements of a story, that is, a setup, conflict, challenge, climax and resolution.
This is how you will be graded:
Toontastic cartoon
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Click here to watch this geography video on Safari Montage. Then get the quiz from Mr. Petri.
http://safari.cps.k12.il.us/?a=90579&d=02550AA
http://safari.cps.k12.il.us/?a=90579&d=02550AA
Objective: CC.W.6: Use technology to produce and publish writing and present the relationship between ideas efficiently...
By: Conducting a research project on an artist of your choice and using Puppet Edu to create a movie in the style of BrainPOP. Pretend you are answering a letter to Tim and Moby where they answer the question "Who is __________?"
Why are we doing this? So that you have yet another way to demonstrate your ability to find and present information in an interesting way.
If you need help finding an artist take a look at the art here at allposters.com.
Make sure to give background on the artist, but also be sure to explain why the artist is worth paying attention to.
Start your research here and click on Britannica Online.
Double-click on "Middle School."
Under "Discover Britannica!" click on Biographies.
In the box that says "KNOWN FOR" type in the type of art your artist is best known for (painting, music, etc.)
If you need help deciding on an artist, ask Mr. Petri.
You will use the Puppet Edu app to make a movie about your artist. Your movie should be around 2 minutes long and must include some sort of audio-visual component featuring the artist's work. At the end of the movie include your sources and cite them correctly. You need to have at least 3 sources.
Use this graphic organizer as a starting point for your research.:
By: Conducting a research project on an artist of your choice and using Puppet Edu to create a movie in the style of BrainPOP. Pretend you are answering a letter to Tim and Moby where they answer the question "Who is __________?"
Why are we doing this? So that you have yet another way to demonstrate your ability to find and present information in an interesting way.
If you need help finding an artist take a look at the art here at allposters.com.
Make sure to give background on the artist, but also be sure to explain why the artist is worth paying attention to.
Start your research here and click on Britannica Online.
Double-click on "Middle School."
Under "Discover Britannica!" click on Biographies.
In the box that says "KNOWN FOR" type in the type of art your artist is best known for (painting, music, etc.)
If you need help deciding on an artist, ask Mr. Petri.
You will use the Puppet Edu app to make a movie about your artist. Your movie should be around 2 minutes long and must include some sort of audio-visual component featuring the artist's work. At the end of the movie include your sources and cite them correctly. You need to have at least 3 sources.
Use this graphic organizer as a starting point for your research.:
This is how you will be graded:
Watch the video on creative writing here and take the quiz.
http://safari.cps.k12.il.us/?a=51234&d=00477AA
Create your own interactive story with inklewriter.
What's an interactive story? Glad you asked! Follow these directions to see an example:
Click here to go to inklewriter.
http://www.inklestudios.com/inklewriter/
Click the button in red that says "Read Example."
If you are interested in reading more examples, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Under the "Read Example" button, there is a "Getting Started" button. Click on that to get an overview of how to use inklewriter. When you are ready to start your own story, click the "Start Writing" button.
In order to save your work, you will need to create a new account. Use your CPS email and password.
Your story needs to be at least 200 words (inklewriter keeps a count of the words for you).
http://safari.cps.k12.il.us/?a=51234&d=00477AA
Create your own interactive story with inklewriter.
What's an interactive story? Glad you asked! Follow these directions to see an example:
Click here to go to inklewriter.
http://www.inklestudios.com/inklewriter/
Click the button in red that says "Read Example."
If you are interested in reading more examples, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Under the "Read Example" button, there is a "Getting Started" button. Click on that to get an overview of how to use inklewriter. When you are ready to start your own story, click the "Start Writing" button.
In order to save your work, you will need to create a new account. Use your CPS email and password.
Your story needs to be at least 200 words (inklewriter keeps a count of the words for you).
Here is the rubric for how you will be graded:
Assignment for Monday, November 17:
Use your CPS email account on the iPad to send Mr. Petri an email telling me who your favorite author or favorite book is. This is who you are going to do your poster and video about. If you do not know your username and password, get it from Mr. Petri. There is a link to the email portal on the Home page.
Use your CPS email account on the iPad to send Mr. Petri an email telling me who your favorite author or favorite book is. This is who you are going to do your poster and video about. If you do not know your username and password, get it from Mr. Petri. There is a link to the email portal on the Home page.
Assignment for Tuesday-Friday: Make a READ poster for the library.
Choose one of your favorite authors. Find out all you can about them.
Use the CPS database teachingbooks.net to start.
Another place to look is readingrockets.org .
Find out biographical information and the names of the books they have published.
Find one of their books and have someone take a picture of you holding the book. I will print out this picture for you.
Make a short (at least 50 seconds, but no more than 90 seconds) video of you telling about the author and reading a paragraph or short section of the book. You will need to write a script for your video. You will turn in your poster, script and Works Cited page. Next Monday and Tuesday (November 24 & 25) we will watch your videos in class.
You can use this as a graphic organizer for your biography notes:
Choose one of your favorite authors. Find out all you can about them.
Use the CPS database teachingbooks.net to start.
Another place to look is readingrockets.org .
Find out biographical information and the names of the books they have published.
Find one of their books and have someone take a picture of you holding the book. I will print out this picture for you.
Make a short (at least 50 seconds, but no more than 90 seconds) video of you telling about the author and reading a paragraph or short section of the book. You will need to write a script for your video. You will turn in your poster, script and Works Cited page. Next Monday and Tuesday (November 24 & 25) we will watch your videos in class.
You can use this as a graphic organizer for your biography notes:
There will be a book check Friday, November 14.
Locate a book in the library, check it out at the desk, and read it.
Then:
Use SOAR to read an ebook. Give the book a review of one to five stars.
If you finish, do this:
Click HERE to view Genres of Fiction video.
http://safari.cps.k12.il.us/
Then ask me for the quiz.
If you finish, do this:
Click HERE to go to the page for audiobooks.
http://garylibrary.weebly.com/audiobooks.html
Choose an audiobook to listen to.
Locate a book in the library, check it out at the desk, and read it.
Then:
Use SOAR to read an ebook. Give the book a review of one to five stars.
If you finish, do this:
Click HERE to view Genres of Fiction video.
http://safari.cps.k12.il.us/
Then ask me for the quiz.
If you finish, do this:
Click HERE to go to the page for audiobooks.
http://garylibrary.weebly.com/audiobooks.html
Choose an audiobook to listen to.
Make a READ poster for the library.
Choose one of your favorite authors. Find out all you can about them.
Use the CPS database teachingbooks.net to start.
Another place to look is readingrockets.org .
Find out biographical information and the names of the books they have published.
Find one of their books here in the library.
Have someone take a picture of you holding the book. I will print out this picture for you.
Make a short (at least 50 seconds, but no more than 75 seconds) video of you telling about the author and reading a short section of the book. You will need to write a script for your video.
Use Aurasma on the iPad to make an augmented reality poster of you reading that book.
Share your aura in Aurasma with "Gary Library."
Choose one of your favorite authors. Find out all you can about them.
Use the CPS database teachingbooks.net to start.
Another place to look is readingrockets.org .
Find out biographical information and the names of the books they have published.
Find one of their books here in the library.
Have someone take a picture of you holding the book. I will print out this picture for you.
Make a short (at least 50 seconds, but no more than 75 seconds) video of you telling about the author and reading a short section of the book. You will need to write a script for your video.
Use Aurasma on the iPad to make an augmented reality poster of you reading that book.
Share your aura in Aurasma with "Gary Library."
Choose one of these geography videos to watch and take the quiz: Safari Montage.
This is how you will be graded:
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You can get a copy of the Biography Notes page here:
Interactive Story
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Watch this video: Searching the Internet
Answer the following questions:
Answer the following questions:
Searching the Internet
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Read the passage and answer the questions on a separate sheet.
Crooked Elections
Peruse the poetry books and websites for funny poems.
Pick your favorite poem for each day to copy down. Be sure to note the author of the poem and the book it came from. By the end of Thursday you will have picked four poems. Choose one of these poems to memorize and present to the class on Friday.
Also on Friday, turn in a funny poem that you have written. This needs to be typed.
Here are websites to look at for funny poems:
Giggle Poetry
Poetry for Kids
Giggle, Giggle, Snicker, Laugh!
Poems by Shel Silverstein
The Best of Shel Silverstein
Edward Lear: A Book of Nonsense
Poem Hunter: Ogden Nash
Here is how you will be graded:
Pick your favorite poem for each day to copy down. Be sure to note the author of the poem and the book it came from. By the end of Thursday you will have picked four poems. Choose one of these poems to memorize and present to the class on Friday.
Also on Friday, turn in a funny poem that you have written. This needs to be typed.
Here are websites to look at for funny poems:
Giggle Poetry
Poetry for Kids
Giggle, Giggle, Snicker, Laugh!
Poems by Shel Silverstein
The Best of Shel Silverstein
Edward Lear: A Book of Nonsense
Poem Hunter: Ogden Nash
Here is how you will be graded:
A Laugh and a Half: Funny Poems
Go to factmonster.com.
Complete the questions.
Complete the questions.
Hunt the Factmonster
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Watch this video: Analyzing & Appreciating Poetry
Answer the following questions:
Answer the following questions:
Analyzing & Appreciating Poetry
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Read the passage and answer the questions on a separate sheet.
5th Grade: The Life of a Cat
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Read the passage and answer the questions on a separate sheet.
4th Grade: Grow Up
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Read the passage and answer the questions on a separate sheet.
3rd Grade: A Tricky Monkey
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Read the passage and answer the questions on a separate sheet.
8th Grade: An Unexpected Trip
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Read the passage and answer the questions on a separate sheet.
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6th Grade: The Strength of Three
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Birthday Research
Answer the following questions using print and Internet resources. Put your answers in the "About Me" page of your weebly.com website.
When were you born? Month ______________ Day______ Year___________
Click here: http://garylibrary.weebly.com
Click on Databases, Click on NewsBank Database: http://www.infoweb.newsbank.com
The login information and password for Infoweb is the 4-digit unit number for Gary School. If you do not know what this is, ask Mr. Petri.
Click on Chicago Sun-Times. Under the grey box, enter a date into the box for browse an issue. Record 2 headline stories, Chicago Sports game scores, or important stories.
http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0212041/Birthday/Birthday.html
What day of the week were you born? ___________________________
http://www.almanac.com/weather/history/IL/Chicago
Enter your birth date and record the weather conditions and temperatures.
What was the weather like on the day you were born? ______________________
Click the link below the questions and record:
Price of milk when you were born _______________
Price of a gallon of gas when you were born _____________
A popular toy from the day you were born __________________
A popular television show from the day you were born ____________________
http://dmarie.com/timecap
Click the link below and find 5 famous people that share your birthday. Provide their name and why they are famous.
http://www.famousbirthdays.com
Click the link below and scroll down to input your birthday and record information.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history
The site below has good information about events on your birthday. Do not click on any flashing boxes, only use what comes up in the initial search.
http://www.datesinhistory.com
The link below will tell you how many days old you are, your birthstone and birth flower. Do not click on the Livetracks blinking link at the top of the page.
http://www.mwtb.org/pages/birthdays.php?id=10354
The site below will provide information on the day you were born in a variety of years.
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/on-this-day
Only use the link below if you need additional information as it is difficult to read.
http://timelines.ws/20thcent/TWENTIETHCENT.HTML
Answer the following questions using print and Internet resources. Put your answers in the "About Me" page of your weebly.com website.
When were you born? Month ______________ Day______ Year___________
Click here: http://garylibrary.weebly.com
Click on Databases, Click on NewsBank Database: http://www.infoweb.newsbank.com
The login information and password for Infoweb is the 4-digit unit number for Gary School. If you do not know what this is, ask Mr. Petri.
Click on Chicago Sun-Times. Under the grey box, enter a date into the box for browse an issue. Record 2 headline stories, Chicago Sports game scores, or important stories.
http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0212041/Birthday/Birthday.html
What day of the week were you born? ___________________________
http://www.almanac.com/weather/history/IL/Chicago
Enter your birth date and record the weather conditions and temperatures.
What was the weather like on the day you were born? ______________________
Click the link below the questions and record:
Price of milk when you were born _______________
Price of a gallon of gas when you were born _____________
A popular toy from the day you were born __________________
A popular television show from the day you were born ____________________
http://dmarie.com/timecap
Click the link below and find 5 famous people that share your birthday. Provide their name and why they are famous.
http://www.famousbirthdays.com
Click the link below and scroll down to input your birthday and record information.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history
The site below has good information about events on your birthday. Do not click on any flashing boxes, only use what comes up in the initial search.
http://www.datesinhistory.com
The link below will tell you how many days old you are, your birthstone and birth flower. Do not click on the Livetracks blinking link at the top of the page.
http://www.mwtb.org/pages/birthdays.php?id=10354
The site below will provide information on the day you were born in a variety of years.
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/on-this-day
Only use the link below if you need additional information as it is difficult to read.
http://timelines.ws/20thcent/TWENTIETHCENT.HTML
Last Week:
Go to the FBI - SOS website. Choose your grade level and complete the lessons and activities there. When you are finished, get an access code from Mr. Petri to take the final exam.
Go to http://www.toondoo.com/ and create an account.
Use the toondoo maker to illustrate a Greek myth/Tall Tale.
You can choose one of the ones that we saw in the library, or you can choose a different one. Use as many pages as you need to tell the story. Print out your toon and turn it in by Friday, June 6.
Use the toondoo maker to illustrate a Greek myth/Tall Tale.
You can choose one of the ones that we saw in the library, or you can choose a different one. Use as many pages as you need to tell the story. Print out your toon and turn it in by Friday, June 6.
Return to
www.weebly.com . Remember to use Google Chrome instead of Internet Explorer.
Log in with your account information. You will see a page called "My Sites." Your site will be listed. Click the blue button that says Edit.
Click on the tab at the top of the page that says "Pages."
Click on the page that says "About" and change it to "About Me." We will add to this page next week.
Click on "Add Page" and add a page called "Links."
Click the "Save & Edit" button.
On the left hand side of the page that is in grey, find the box that says BUTTON and drag it to your page.
Create a button with a link to an outside source on the Internet.
Click on the HOME tab and add descriptions about what your site is about.
When you are done, make sure to click the yellow button at the top right corner that says PUBLISH.
Log in with your account information. You will see a page called "My Sites." Your site will be listed. Click the blue button that says Edit.
Click on the tab at the top of the page that says "Pages."
Click on the page that says "About" and change it to "About Me." We will add to this page next week.
Click on "Add Page" and add a page called "Links."
Click the "Save & Edit" button.
On the left hand side of the page that is in grey, find the box that says BUTTON and drag it to your page.
Create a button with a link to an outside source on the Internet.
Click on the HOME tab and add descriptions about what your site is about.
When you are done, make sure to click the yellow button at the top right corner that says PUBLISH.
Go to the Virtual Stock Market Game
here:
http://virtualstockmarket.tdbank.com/home.aspx
Click RegisterTo Play.
Use your CPS username and password to register. Choose Illinois for the state and Gary Elementary for the school.
You will be given $100,000 in pretend money to trade on the stock market.
You can use Yahoo! Finance to research the companies you are interested in buying and selling.
http://finance.yahoo.com/
The student who has made the most money by March 29 will win $10 from Mr. Petri.
http://virtualstockmarket.tdbank.com/home.aspx
Click RegisterTo Play.
Use your CPS username and password to register. Choose Illinois for the state and Gary Elementary for the school.
You will be given $100,000 in pretend money to trade on the stock market.
You can use Yahoo! Finance to research the companies you are interested in buying and selling.
http://finance.yahoo.com/
The student who has made the most money by March 29 will win $10 from Mr. Petri.
Access Career Connections at http://www.careerconnections-ct.com
Click on the link to "What Career is Right for Me?" in the left hand column to take the Career Aptitude Test to indicate your career personality.
Click the "What's your Dream Career?" and take the quiz.
When you are finished with the quiz email Mr. Petri with one of the career choices.
Click on the link to "What Career is Right for Me?" in the left hand column to take the Career Aptitude Test to indicate your career personality.
Click the "What's your Dream Career?" and take the quiz.
When you are finished with the quiz email Mr. Petri with one of the career choices.
Directions: Go to www.cps.edu. Click on “Find a school” to research a high school that you may be interested in attending. Email the following information to [email protected]:
Name of School
Where is this school located? (address and nearest cross streets)
If you choose to go to this school, how would you get there? (walk, driven in a car, bus, etc.)
If you have to take public transportation, how much would that cost a month?
What are the minimum requirements this school has for admission? Is meeting these requirements realistic according to your current academic record?
What programs does this school offer of interest to you?
What are the benefits of this school toward your academic goals?
What concerns do you have about this as a school choice?
Do you think your parents will support this school as an option for you? Why or why not?
Name of School
Where is this school located? (address and nearest cross streets)
If you choose to go to this school, how would you get there? (walk, driven in a car, bus, etc.)
If you have to take public transportation, how much would that cost a month?
What are the minimum requirements this school has for admission? Is meeting these requirements realistic according to your current academic record?
What programs does this school offer of interest to you?
What are the benefits of this school toward your academic goals?
What concerns do you have about this as a school choice?
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Week 1:
Use maps101.com to answer the following questions:
1) Which state is bordered by the Mississippi River – Missouri or Alabama?
2) Much of the southern part of which state is located on the Allegheny Plateau – Maine or New York?
3) Over two million barrels of oil a day are exported from what South American country with a border on the Caribbean Sea?
4) Which continent in the Southern Hemisphere experiences severe winds and is also the driest continent?
5) Hakas, dances meant to frighten enemies, are a traditional part of the Maori culture in which island nation?
6) During the past three years, the Darfur region on which continent has seen the displacement of refugees?
7) Which country is not predominantly Hindu – Bangladesh, India or Nepal?
8) While tracing the Missouri River, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark spent the winter of 1804 – 1805 headquartered at Fort Mandan in which present day state?
9) Pakistan, an arid country largely limited to short grass and shrub vegetation, depends on water from which major river?
10) The most populous city in Angola is located on the country’s narrow coastal plain. Name this capital city.
11) Grand Coulee Dam, one of the largest concrete structures in the world, is a hydroelectric dam located on the Columbia River in which state?
12) The Shi’ite Muslims of Azerbaijan have much in common with their ethnic relatives in which neighboring country to the south?
13) Which country bordering the Pacific Ocean is Central America’s most densely populated country?
14) What West African nation, east of Liberia, is the largest cocoa producer in the world?
15) The Westman Islands, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, are a small archipelago neighboring which European country?
16) Which present-day country was not part of former Yugoslavia – Croatia, Slovakia, or Serbia?
17) Padre Island, the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the country, extends along the southeastern coast of which state?
18) Springfield, once a key stop on a California-bound stagecoach line, is located in which state that gets hydroelectric power from a dam on the Osage River?
19) The Bass Strait separates mainland Australia from which island?
20) The Isthmus of Tehuantepec, once considered for an inter-oceanic canal, is located in the southern part of which country?
Use maps101.com to answer the following questions:
1) Which state is bordered by the Mississippi River – Missouri or Alabama?
2) Much of the southern part of which state is located on the Allegheny Plateau – Maine or New York?
3) Over two million barrels of oil a day are exported from what South American country with a border on the Caribbean Sea?
4) Which continent in the Southern Hemisphere experiences severe winds and is also the driest continent?
5) Hakas, dances meant to frighten enemies, are a traditional part of the Maori culture in which island nation?
6) During the past three years, the Darfur region on which continent has seen the displacement of refugees?
7) Which country is not predominantly Hindu – Bangladesh, India or Nepal?
8) While tracing the Missouri River, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark spent the winter of 1804 – 1805 headquartered at Fort Mandan in which present day state?
9) Pakistan, an arid country largely limited to short grass and shrub vegetation, depends on water from which major river?
10) The most populous city in Angola is located on the country’s narrow coastal plain. Name this capital city.
11) Grand Coulee Dam, one of the largest concrete structures in the world, is a hydroelectric dam located on the Columbia River in which state?
12) The Shi’ite Muslims of Azerbaijan have much in common with their ethnic relatives in which neighboring country to the south?
13) Which country bordering the Pacific Ocean is Central America’s most densely populated country?
14) What West African nation, east of Liberia, is the largest cocoa producer in the world?
15) The Westman Islands, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, are a small archipelago neighboring which European country?
16) Which present-day country was not part of former Yugoslavia – Croatia, Slovakia, or Serbia?
17) Padre Island, the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the country, extends along the southeastern coast of which state?
18) Springfield, once a key stop on a California-bound stagecoach line, is located in which state that gets hydroelectric power from a dam on the Osage River?
19) The Bass Strait separates mainland Australia from which island?
20) The Isthmus of Tehuantepec, once considered for an inter-oceanic canal, is located in the southern part of which country?