HW #3

Using the 5 themes of Geography write a paragraph describing the location of your favorite restaurant. Then draw a map to the location either topographical, political, economic, road map or climate map from your home and/or school to the restaurant.

Aim: How do the five themes of geography influence History?

Types of Maps
There are several types of maps. Each show different information. Most maps include a compass rose, which indicates which way is north, south, east and west. They also include a scale so you can estimate distances. Here's a look at some different types of maps.

Climate maps
give general information about the climate and precipitation (rain and snow) of a region. Cartographers, or mapmakers, use colors to show different climate or precipitation zones.

Economic or resource maps
feature the type of natural resources or economic activity that dominates an area. Cartographers use symbols to show the locations of natural resources or economic activities. For example, oranges on a map of Florida tell you that oranges are grown there.

Physical maps
illustrate the physical features of an area, such as the mountains, rivers and lakes. The water is usually shown in blue. Colors are used to show relief—differences in land elevations. Green is typically used at lower elevations, and orange or brown indicate higher elevations.

Political maps
do not show physical features. Instead, they indicate state and national boundaries and capital and major cities. A capital city is usually marked with a star within a circle.

Road maps
show major—some minor highways—and roads, airports, railroad tracks, cities and other points of interest in an area. People use road maps to plan trips and for driving directions.

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Topographic maps
include contour lines to show the shape and elevation of an area. Lines that are close together indicate steep terrain, and lines that are far apart indicate flat terrain.

Assessment

HW #2

REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11
Writing Assignment
Imagine you are writing a letter to your grandchild about how September 11 impacted your generation. What would you tell future generations about your feelings in this time? In a one-page letter, describe your feelings about September 11, the war on terrorism, the war in Iraq, the war in Afghanistan, and the national mood a eight years after the tragedies.

Aim: How has September 11 impacted your life and your community?

Do Now: What is your role in Mr. Cassidy's class?
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Discussion Questions:

1. Describe your immediate reaction to September 11 on the day of the attacks. Where were you on September 11?

2. How has September 11 impacted your life and your community? Do you think America is more or less vulnerable now? Explain.

3. How should future generations be educated about September 11? In your opinion, will Americans' perceptions of the attacks change as time passes?

4. How has September 11 impacted American culture? For example, how have movies and TV programs been affected? Do you think movies and TV programs should emphasize more patriotic themes? Explain.

5. How best can Americans commemorate September 11? Should September 11 be a national
holiday? Why or why not?

6. Where did you get the news on September 11 -- from cable news, network news, newspapers, and/or magazines? Evaluate media coverage of September 11 and the war on terrorism.

Notes on Respect

My role at school is to help myself, and others by:
1. Learning well
2. Staying safe
3. Participating fully
4. Graduating in 20_ _

HW#1

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