Transcript 4 Sept 2014
Do now: In a min. of 3 lines: How would you
describe Western PA (i.e. Pittsburgh, PA)?
By the end of class, I will learn the difference
between physical and human characteristics.
Additionally, I will master reading and plotting
coordinates.
Today, at the start of class your handbook notes are
due (15pts). We will review your homework. You
have a quiz on the coordinates tomorrow (5 Sept.
2014)
A description of all the things around you or in
a region.
Identify:
Human characteristics: Constructs created by
human beings, i.e. tunnels, bridges, etc.
Physical characteristics: Those constructs that occur
naturally, i.e. rivers, mountains, etc.
Your examples: Volunteers
Absolute location:
Relative location:
You will be called up by number: You are responsible for your
number the entire year.
You are to go to my teacher website.
You are to practice reading and plotting longitude and latitude.
You only have permission to be working on coordinates or states
and capitals. You will lose Internet privileges if you are on
another site.
There are two apps on the Ipads for states and capitals.
You will be called to return the Ipads with 5 mins left in class.
No one is permitted to leave until all Ipads are returned and placed
back in their appropriate space.
Write down the states and capitals for the
following regions: Northeast, Southeast,
Midwest, Southwest, and West.