Midterm+Review

Midterm 2014 will cover chapters 1, 2, 8, 9 and The Five Themes of Geography Midterm Exam is Monday January 13, 2014 Midterm will consist of approximately 30 multiple choice questions and a choice of 2 essay questions. Students are required to answer 1 essay question and write approximately 3 to 5 detailed paragraphs on the question of their choice. Students should review chapters 1, 2, 8, and 9 by reading/skimming each chapter focusing on main ideas and content vocabulary. Also study revised two column notes and interactive notebook. Below are additional resources, websites and skill based games to help master the content. Students should plan on studying a chapter each night beginning 1 week prior to their midterm.

**Chapters 1 and 2**

Practice Absolute Location
Longitude and Latitude Game **Practice Relative Location**

MAP FAQS
Here is a list of frequently asked questions about maps and how to read them. Topics covered include latitude, longitude, absolute and relative location, and topography. Questions and Answers About Maps

What Causes the Seasons? The Relationship of the Earth and the Sun

Five Themes of Geography  Click on Five Themes Wiki page located in navigation. Review the Five Themes using this page. Click title...What Are The Five Themes of Geography....link will take students to National Geography website for additional clarification of the Five Themes. Listen/watch the video from TeacherTube.

Seeing the World Like a Geographer  Click on Seeing the World LIke a Geographer Wiki page located in navigation. Scroll to the bottom of the page and review the powerpoint presentation titled....Can you Identify These Thematic Maps?

Review Climate and Climagraphs

Review Chapter 8