Ms. Pearson

Online Textbook

Wednesday all students were given user names and passwords to use to access our online textbook. These should be on the front of their agenda.  Students will need to access this from time to time to complete assignments or do research. Here is the link for the website: Online Textbook

Warm Ups 91-95

Due Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012

 

•91. The longest mountain range on earth is in South America. Name it. (p. 396)

•92. The longest river in South America is the second longest in the world. Name it. (p. 397)

•93. Ecuador is named for its location at zero degrees latitude. What is this line of latitude called? (map p.398)

•94. Name the driest desert on earth, located in South America. (p.396)

•95.The largest rainforest in the world is in South America. Name it. (p.397)

Government Test Friday

We have been studying government systems for the last three weeks. We have also been working on group projects all this week to show what we know about government systems. Use the notes from class, your study guide,  and the game website from the previous blog entry to study for the government test.

Here is a copy of the study guide: Download Government-study-guide-1

Directions for the project including the rubric: Download Govt assessment options

Warm Ups 86-90

Due Thursday, January 26, 2012

 •86. What is the part of government that is responsible for national affairs? (p. 108)

•87. What part of government is responsible for state or provincial matters? (p.108)

• 88. What kind of government system has a central government that makes all the laws for the entire country? (p.108)

•89. What kind of government system divides the powers among the central, regional, and local governments?(p. 108)

•90. What kind of government system is a group of independent states (countries) joined together giving LIMITED powers to a central government?(p. 108)

Review for Government Quiz

Here is a website to help review for the government quiz. Lots of games and flash cards:

Government Games

How Governments Share Power - Quiz Friday

Here is the power point we watched today. Use it to finish your notes and to study.

Download Government - Power2012PP

Warm Ups 81-85

Due Thursday, January 19, 2012

•81. What is the form of government where the citizens hold the power? (P.106)

•82. What form of government is ruled by a king or queen?(p.107)

•83. How does a monarch get to be in power? (p.107)

•84. What type of government has a king or queen whose powers are limited by law and share power with other branches of the government? (p.107)

•85. What is the form of government  where the power is held by one person? (p.107)

Warm Ups 76-80

Due Wednesday, January 11, 2012

•76. Who was the explorer who claimed Australia for Great Britain?(p.513)

•77. What type of people were many of the first British settlers? (p.513)

•78. What does A.C.T. stand for in Australia? (see maps)

•79. What is the capital city of Australia? (p.500)

•80. What is the Aborigine name for Ayers Rock? (p.505)

Warm Ups 66-70

Due Friday, Dec. 16, 2011

71. What is the name for the large interior desert region of Australia? (p.505) 

72. What is the name of the world’s largest group of coral reefs? (p.505)

 73. What is the name of the tallest peak in Australia? (p.505) 

74. What are the original inhabitants of Australia called? (p.512)

 75. What European country settled Australia? (p.513)

Warm Ups 66-70

Due Friday, Dec. 9, 2011

•66. Who were the original 6 countries of the European Economic Community? (map p. 171)

•67. As of 2008, how many countries belong to the European Union? (p. 171) 

•68. What does N.A.T.O. stand for? (p.169)

•69. What countries make up N.A.T.O.? (p.169) 

•70. What is a word for a fee that must be paid on imported or exported goods? (p. 369 blue book)

European Union Activities

Download Euro Zone countries 2011 label each country that uses the Euro with a Euro sign.

European Union Map  highlight the countries which are members of the EU (European Union)

Sheppard Software

 Culture Grams Use the currency converter to find the value of the currencies in US dollars.Currency Converter