Holiday Wishes!

I hope that everyone had a fantastic holiday up to this point. Enjoy the next few days off and be sure to get a little rest and relaxation!

Table of Contents Update - December 14

1. Canada Summary
2. Canada Map
3. Chapter 5 Vocabulary
4. Vocabogram
5. Analyzing Data - Canada
6. Guided Reading 1 and 2
7. Canada Study Guide
8. Come Back to Canada
9. Mexico K-W-L
10. Mexico Map
11. Chapter 6 Vocabulary (Mexico)
12. Mexico Learning Map
13. Mexico Guided Reading 1 and 2
14. Mexico Guided Reading 3
15. Political Cartoon #1 and 2
16. Mexico Summary
17. Mexicube
18. Debate Organizer

In-Class Video Link

Here is the link to the short CNN video I asked you to watch.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2009/12/11/ac.cooper.tour.cnn

Canada Videos

http://matthewlawhead.swsd.wikispaces.net/

I hope to have all the videos taped and posted to my wikispace by Friday - HOPE. If you want to watch the videos yourself or share them with your parents, you will have to join my wikispace. We will probably do this in class, but if not, please visit the link above and give it a shot.

Canada Examination

Your examination on Canada will be Tuesday!!! Please complete the study guide in preparation for the exam and reread the Canada Summary worksheet that we have reviewed in class a number of times. Any questions, please let me know.

Table of Contents - November 24th

A quick reminder to keep the notebooks in fairly good shape. We cleaned out a good number of first marking period papers last week and will start your second marking period papers with our chapter about Canada. If you don' t have a Table of Contents worksheet, please see me ASAP.

1. Canada Summary
2. Canada Map
3. Chapter 5 Vocabulary
4. Vocabogram
5. Analyzing Data - Canada
6. Guided Reading 1 and 2

November Extra Credit I

Here is an easy opportunity to gain some extra credit. If you want to get some easy points, put your answers on a 3x5 notecard and get the answers to me ASAP. Here are the questions that are worth two points each.

1. Which state bordering the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick was part of Massachusetts until 1820?

2. Branson, home to many popular tourist attractions, is located on the Ozark Plateau in which state?

3. Camp David, a presidential mountain retreat, lies south of the Mason-Dixon line in which state?

4. The Finger Lakes, drained by streams that flow north into Lake Ontario, are located in which state?

5. Kalamazoo lies in the southwestern part of which state that is made up of two large peninsulas?

Class News for the Week of November 15th

This week we will finish our study of Western Europe. We have already created our brochure that highlights the country of your choice and we have finished our study of the geography of the region. We will wrap up our study by reviewing the culture of certain countries and explaining the economy of the region.

Be ready for the EXAM this week!!

European Union

Have you visited this website yet?

http://europa.eu/about-eu/basic-information/index_en.htm

It is the OFFICIAL website for the European Union! Bradley smells nice today!

Currency Exchange

Try this!

http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Class News for the Week of November 9th

Hey gang. This week we will continue our study of Western Europe. Monday and Tuesday will be spent getting our brochures completed and we will also look at the economies of these countries. Be ready for a few map quizzes throughout the week!

Any questions, please let me know.

50 State Success!!

Congrats on an AWESOME job with the 50 States test!! Our average grade in each class was FANTASTIC. In fact, each class had an average of over 40! That is super. We need to keep this positive momentum as we head into a new marking period. Thanks for preparing well and again, GREAT JOB!!

SW Asia Test Corrections

Unhappy with your test grade for the Chapter 18 - SW Asia test??? You do have the ability to hand in test corrections to get partial credit for incorrect answers. Here is what you have to do:

1 - Get a piece of lined paper
2 - Number the paper with the questions you got incorrect
3 - Fill in the correct answers
4 - Hand in to Mr. Lawhead along with you exam

Class News for the Week of November 2nd

This week we will continue working on Western Europe. We will focus on the geography of the region for the first two or three days and then get into the economy and culture of the region after that.

As the marking period is coming to a close, be sure to check your grades to know where you are currently standing. Any questions, please ask.

Western Europe

Here is a political map you can use to compare to the political map YOU made in class and at home. Make any changes and be sure to review.

50 States Test #2 Coming Soon!!!

The second 50 States test will be coming up very soon!!! In fact, the test is going to be Wednesday or Thursday (Nov. 4 or 5). This test will be GRADED and will appear on your first marking period. Be sure to be prepared...there will not be any time for retests.

The link to the U.S. 50 States online review is located to your right on this screen. Scroll down a bit and help yourself by studying.

October Extra Credit II

One more chance for October Extra Credit!! Here are the five extra credit questions. Each is worth two (2) points. Please put your answers on a 3x5 notecard.

1 - What landlocked South American country's flag has a different emblem on each side?

2 - Western Papua became part of which country under the 1969 Act of Free Choice?

3 - What North African country has plans to attract tourists to the ruins of the classical Greek city of Cyrene?

4 - What country shares the Isthmus of Kra with Myanmar?

5 - Nagano is the site of one of the most-visited Buddhist temples in which Asian country?

Class News for the Week of October 26th

Hey gang. This week we will finish our unit of study for SW Asia. We will share our group projects and then move on to our next unit of study. The next unit of study is Western Europe. Should be an interesting week.

Marine Corps Marathon - Sunday at 8 AM

I am running the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday at 8AM. The main website is linked below.

http://www.marinemarathon.com/Marine_Corps_Marathon.htm

My goal is to finish! I'm gonna recover on Monday and will be back in school on Tuesday.

SW Asia Exam

In preparing for the SW Asia Exam, please think about doing the following...

1 - Use your learning map to review the LEQ's. These will be the short answer questions on the exam.

2 - MAPS, MAPS, MAPS!!! Review the physical and political maps of SW Asia because they WILL be on the exam.

3 - Guided Readings 1-4. We answered specific questions for a reason!

Take a look at that info in order to get a head start for this big exam. Good Luck!!!

Class News for the Week of October 19th

Project and Chapter test this week! Busy, busy, busy. Any retests, please come and see me. If you have questions, click on the comment link and leave me a message.

Last Chance October Extra Credit

Last chance for October Extra Credit! It must be turned in by Friday in order to receive any points.

In order to earn points, answers must be turned in on a 3x5 notecard. Each answer is worth two (2) additional points towards your point total so far. The questions are listed below.

1. Leveche - a hot, dry wind that blows over Spain - originates in which desert?

2. Most of the people in Naxcivan, an exclave of Azerbaijan, are followers of what religion?

3. Name the special administrative region of China, once a Portuguese colony, that lies in the Pearl River Delta.

4. Which country, crossed by the Tropic of Cancer, borders Guinea and Algeria?

5. Cobh, formerly called Queenstown, is a port on Cork Harbor in which country?

Marine Corps Marathon is approaching fast!!!

On October 25, 2009, 30,000 runners and more than 100,000 spectators will participate in the 34th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM). The MCM, organized by the United States Marine Corps, is the fifth largest marathon in the United States and tenth largest in the world.

I am ready to do this!!!

Class News for the Week of October 12th

Hey gang. Hope that you are enjoying the extended weekend - I am!! When you get back, we will continue our study of Southwest Asia. Wednesday and Thursday we will begin our research for your specific country. If we have done enough research, we will then begin completing our projects.

There will be a physical map quiz on Thursday and the final retest for the 50 States Test #1. Please prepare yourself for these quizzes as each assignment can help or hurt your grade. If you have any questions, please ask. Thanks and see you soon!

Table of Contents Update - 10-08

Here is an update for your Table of Contents. Recently added worksheets are in bold. Please be sure to have the worksheets IN THE THREE RINGS and in order. Any questions, please ask.

20. 50 States Pretest
21. In Class Population Project
22. Population Data Sheet
23. SW Asia Political Map
24. Chapter 18 Vocabulary
25. Chapter 18 Learning Map
26. SW Asia Physical Map
27.Religions of the World Venn Diagram
28. Religion and Govt. Info Sheet (BLUE sheet)
29. SW Asia Project Directions Sheet
30. Guided Reading 1 and 2 (SW Asia)
31. Guided Reading 3 and 4 (SW Asia)

Quiz Reminders!!!

Please remember to prepare for the quizzes!

October Extra Credit

Each month you will have an opportunity to earn extra credit. It will not be announced in class but if you read about it here, you should probably let your friends and classmates know about it.

In order to earn points, answers must be turned in on a 3x5 notecard. Each answer is worth two (2) additional points towards your point total so far. The questions are listed below.

1. Leveche - a hot, dry wind that blows over Spain - originates in which desert?

2. Most of the people in Naxcivan, an exclave of Azerbaijan, are followers of what religion?

3. Name the special administrative region of China, once a Portuguese colony, that lies in the Pearl River Delta.

4. Which country, crossed by the Tropic of Cancer, borders Guinea and Algeria?

5. Cobh, formerly called Queenstown, is a port on Cork Harbor in which country?

Class News for the Week of October 5th

Hey gang. Time for another week to begin. This week we will continue to work on Southwest Asia. Plan on finishing the Political and Physical Maps by Tuesday and probably beginning a group project by Thursday. We will focus on our three main concepts for this chapter - religion, oil, and cultural differences. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Table of Contents Update - October 2nd

1. Countries of the World Pretest

2. Mental Mapping - World Map
3. Course Policies
4. Behavior and Expectations
5. What is Geography
6. Five Themes Learning Map
7. Five Themes Outline
8. Region Coloring Activity
9. Ten Items
10. Google Earth Five Themes
11. ABC Guide and Rubric
12. Everyone Is
13. 3-2-1 (five themes)
14. Map Scale
15. Culture Squares / Culture Wheel
16. Chapter 3 Vocabulary
17. Chapter 3, Guided Reading 1
18. Five Themes Test
19. Wall of Culture
20. 50 States Pretest
21. In Class Population Project
22. Population Data Sheet
23. SW Asia Political Map
24. Chapter 18 Vocabulary
25. Chapter 18 Learning Map
26. SW Asia Physical Map
27.Religions of the World Venn Diagram

Our upcoming chapter...

We are going to begin studying our first big unit of countries later this week.

SOUTHWEST ASIA!!!

If you'd like to get a headstart on learning where the countries are located, an online map has been put in the study links on the right side of the blogsite. Enjoy.

Population Graph Reminders

As you continue to work on the Population Graph, here are a few reminders:

1 - YES, you can do it on a computer if you prefer.

2 - If you can't fit all of the population labels on the graph, either turn the graph paper the other way or adjust the increments so that it does fit.

3 - Remember to label the x-axis, y-axis, Title, specific years, and population markers.

If you have any questions, please let me know. See you on Tuesday.

Population Graph Project - 2000 statistics

Hey gang. Here are the population statistics for the year 2000. Remember, we aren't using the year 1998, rather, we are using the year 2000 stats that are listed below.

Africa - 810,000,000
Europe - 730,000,000
Asia - 3,700,000,000
Northern America - 330,000,000
Latin America and Caribbean - 513,000,000

Use these stats and we will discuss on Wednesday. Any questions, let me know.

50 States Pretest Results

Here are the results for your 50 States Pretest. As expected, the scores weren't very good!

Period 2 (Section 2) - 21.26 out of 50
Period 5 (Section 5) - 19.53 out of 50
Period 8 (Section 4) - 21.70 out of 50

I would like to have a competition between the sections to see who could have the highest average on the test but need ideas for an award. If you have any suggestions, please post them below.

Table of Contents Update (09-21-09)

1. Countries of the World Pretest
2. Mental Mapping - World Map
3. Course Policies
4. Behavior and Expectations
5. What is Geography
6. Five Themes Learning Map
7. Five Themes Outline
8. Region Coloring Activity
9. Ten Items
10. Google Earth Five Themes
11. ABC Guide and Rubric
12. Everyone Is
13. 3-2-1 (five themes)
14. Map Scale
15. Culture Squares / Culture Wheel
16. Chapter 3 Vocabulary
17. Chapter 3, Guided Reading 1
18. Five Themes Test

Class News for the Week of September 20

This week we will be continuing our study of Culture (chapter 3). We will also be taking our pretest for the 50 states. It will be the first of many 50 states tests that you will take during the first two semesters. Be sure to update your table of contents and make sure that you are organized. Any questions, let me know.

50 States Test

Our pretest will be this upcoming week and our first official test will be the following week. Practice and study by using the online review link on this blog! Good Luck.

Table of Contents Update 09-17-09

Here is an updated Table of Contents. Please keep these IN ORDER and IN THE THREE RINGS.

1. Countries of the World Pretest
2. Mental Mapping - World Map
3. Course Policies
4. Behavior and Expectations
5. What is Geography
6. Five Themes Learning Map
7. Five Themes Outline
8. Region Coloring Activity
9. Ten Items
10. Google Earth Five Themes
11. ABC Guide and Rubric
12. Everyone Is
13. 3-2-1 (five themes)
14. Map Scale

Class News for the Week of September 14

Hey gang. Another week begins and we should be starting to get eachother - here is hoping. Anywho, this is what we will be doing this week. We will wrap up our Five Themes of Geography this week with a short and note-driven test. We will also complete our Google Earth activity that should completely finish our unit of study.

We will then begin our unit on CULTURE. It covers chapter three in our textbook and is very important for each subsequent unit we cover the rest of the year. Any questions, let me know.

Thanks LR

Thanks to Rife for bringing me in some Poptarts this morning. He was on my "IOU" list and made a quick jump off it. Now he knows to pay attention.

Video Problems

I know that some of you are having difficulties watching the video. Fret not. We will watch the video together in class and have a discussion afterward. Thanks for trying and sorry for any problems you may have.

Class News for the Week of September 7

Hey gang. BIG week. This week I hope to finish covering all of the Five Themes of Geography. That means that a quiz will occur probably on Friday. Please begin to review your notes page and be sure to review a bit each night. You will also have the ABC project due and a number of homework assignments that must be completed. Let's get this year off to a positive start!

Any questions, please let me know.

Table of Contents 09-03

1. Countries of the World Pretest
2. Mental Mapping - World Map
3. Course Policies
4. Behavior and Expectations
5. What is Geography
6. Five Themes Learning Map
7. Five Themes Outline

One down.....

Fantastic first day. Only 179 left:) I've got three classes that look like they are gonna continue the wonderful tradition of great 7th grade world geography scholars!

Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who showed up tonight at our Back to School Night. It was fantastic meeting all my new students and I look forward to the upcoming school year. Special thanks to all the students from last year who came by to say hello and visit. Keep making good decisions and I'm sure that you will be successful this year.

Homerooms

If you aren't sure about your homeroom and it isn't listed in the newspaper, you can try a few things.

First, go to the Parent Portal and get the list there.

Second, try emailing the guidance department at the middle school.

Short of that, I'm not too sure! Good luck to everyone this school year. Work hard and make good decisions.

Le Louvre......

Here are a few pics from my five hour visit to Le Louvre. Pics are courtesy of my cousin.

Paris...he we come!

Make the journey to Paris tomorrow. Going on the Chunnel. This should be a fun adventure.

London Rocks

It does!

Place to go in your life...

Charlottesville, Virginia!!!! What a cool city. If you aspire to go to a great college with a beautiful campus, check out the University of Virginia. There are so many neat historical sites, Civil War battlefields, wineries, and cool places to see in the city that there are not enough days in the week to see them all.

Take a week when you get older and check it out.

Travels Set to Begin!!

I am planning on traveling for the next few weeks. This upcoming week I am headed to Virginia Beach, then another week in Cape May in New Jersey, and finally eight days in London and Paris. I hope to post pictures and maybe a video if I am able. I sure hope that people are still watching this site...miss you guys from last year!

Le Tour

If you want to watch how passionate Europeans are about cycling, watch some of the Tour de France coverage. You can catch it on the Versus channel many times each day. You also get to see the beautiful landscapes of France, Spain, and Andorra.

Happy 4th

Happy 4th of July everyone!!!

If you really want to find out some interesting facts about our country and its' history, read up a bit on the 4th of July and what it really "celebrates."

Nani Baptism

I was recently the Godfather for my newest nephew Nani (because Noah can't pronounce Nathaniel). Here are a few pics.


Me and my cousins.


Me and MY Godfather...Uncle Chip.



Me and my mother.


Nani, my older sister (the mom), and my youngest sister.

Mustang Basketball Camp

Coach Brodbeck and the Mustang Basketball Players in action at our camp this June.

HOMEROOM PICTURE!

If anyone is still checking this blog out, I would REALLY appreciate it if you could email me the picture of our homeroom from the last day of school. Someone tried to send me the picture through photobucket, but I don't know how to view it. I REALLY REALLY REALLY would like to have the picture.

PRETTY PLEASE.

Thanks

Congratulations

Nice job this year gang. I hope that the course was interesting and that it left you with something lasting. Good luck next year in the 8th grade.

Class News for Week of May 18

Hey gang, the days are fading very quickly now! Here is an update for this week:

1 - All projects and Moodle assignments are due Wednesday and Thursday (depending on your class).
2- We will be in the lab almost everyday, but you should find time outside of class to work on the assignments.

Any other questions, let me know.

Class News for Week of May 11th

Hey gang. The homestretch has begun!!! Here are a few things to keep in mind about the next week or two:

1 - Make sure that you are completing the Daily Logs on Moodle ON TIME. If they are late, you will NOT get full credit.

2 - You MUST take all three quizzes about Africa before the end of next week.

3 - You must complete all eight summarizers before the end of next week.

4 - The extra credit for May is due this Friday.

May Extra Credit

Here are the five extra credit questions for the month of May. Each is worth two points for a grand total of ten poins (possibly) if you answer each of them correctly. As always, please hand your answers in on a 5x7 notecard.

1. Which island territory has a larger population - New Caledonia or St. Helena?

2. Which river has a larger drainage area - The Rhone River or the Niger River?

3. Which country has a shorter coastline - India or El Salvador?

4. Which country has more arable land - Qatar or Cambodia?

5. Which peninsula has a larger area - Yucatan or Jutland?

China Examination

Your China Examination is due by Thursday of this week. You will need to use the Moodle system to take the exam. If you can not take this at home, please talk to me at some point early in the week. The China Exam is located on the 7th Grade World Geography page is at the bottom if you scroll down.

You may retake this as many times as you like. See me if you have any questions.

Pictures from South Korea

Thanks to Skip for bringing in her pictures from South Korea! As you can tell, the over head shot looks very similar to any city in the United States. And, apart from the different language and the pogada, you might mistake some of these pictures for any place in the United States. Thanks again!

THE DEUCE IS LOOSE!!

Nathaniel Lucanus Chetlen was born this morning at 9:33 a.m. He weighed in at 6 lbs and 15 oz and was measured at 18 inches long. Welcome to world little guy!

DUMB!

Further evidence that all people are not smart. Don't jump into a polar bear enclosure when you go to the zoo! DUMB!

A few thoughts...

There is no homework over the extended weekend, but...

YOU WILL BE SWAMPED WITH HOMEWORK WHEN YOU RETURN!! Here is a list of homework assignments that you will be given the day you return:

1 - Guided Reading 1 - China (#s 1-5,8)
2- Star Vocabulary
Definitions, page number, and Concept from learning map (directions are on the blog)
3 - Google Earth
Finish any questions
4 - China Map Quiz (Thursday and Friday of next week)

If you decide not to do any of these assignments over break, that is fine. Just be aware that you will have this to do when you return.

Star Vocab - Instructions

Our Star Vocab Worksheet is a new way of trying to help us with the vocabulary of this chapter. Here is how I want you to complete it:

1 - Write the definition in the top left block for each term. Be sure to write small enough to fit it in the space provided.

2 - Put the page number where you would find this term in the space for extra information. Also put the LEQ Concept that this term would fit under in the space for extra information.

3 - Shade each star a different color - make sure that you can still see the term!!

4 - Leave the bottom left block and top right block empty for now.

China Intro Video

Here is our introductory video for China. In it are key people, places, and inventions from our current chapter of study. Hope you enjoy.

Here is a short video on how to create a foldable. If you lose your foldable, just watch this to help you make another. This will be a good study tool to help you answer those LEQ's for our chapter on China or any other chapter or subject where you need a quick and easy study guide. Hope you enjoy.

April 50 States Test!!!

April means another month and another month means another 50 States Test!! Study up! A nice online study site is on the right side of our blog if you scroll down a bit. Everyone should have a goal of around 40 or more for this test by now. Good Luck!

Pinata Destruction!!

Today is day 1 of the mass destruction of pinatas. More pictures to follow. What a way to welcome in the 4th and final marking period!

Great Team 6 Writers!!!!

I heard through the grapevine that four of our Team 6 students were recognized for being really, really, really, really, really good writers. Here is a little explanation about the four of them that I received...

Four seventh graders were recently recognized in the Shippensburg University Writing Contest, sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta. Charissa B. won first place for her memoir Goodbye. Emily W. won first place for her untitled poem. Both girls have been invited to a brunch honoring the winners on April 25th. The girls will receive $75 and a publication including all the winning writing. Erin H. was selected as honorable mention for her memoir Summer of Gymnastics, and Kaitlyn G. was recognized for her fiction story Ink and her poem Never Was. Erin and Kaitlyn will also receive the publication of the winning writing. Congratulations to all four writers for representing South Western so well.

EXTRA CREDIT - due FRIDAY (3/27)

Here are the five questions for March's Extra Credit.

Each question is worth 2 points of extra credit which means there is a possibility of getting ten (10) points of extra credit. Answers must be on a 3x5 index card that has your name and section on it!!!

1. What is the term for a wave formed from a rising tide moving upstream into a narrow inlet or channel?

2. What is the term for an isolated hill with a flat top and steeply sloped sides all around?

3. What is the term for a coastal area below sea level that is kept dry by use of embankments such as dikes?

4. What is the term for the glacial area where snow and ice loss is greater than gain?

5. What is th term for an amphitheater-like basin of glacial origin typically found in mountain valleys?

Class News for Week of March 23

Hey gang. No more Mexico after this week. We will finish our unit of study by taking our examination on Monday and Tuesday. The pinatas will be finished by the end of the week and we will begin our next unit as well - CHINA.

All extra credit is due to me by Friday and any questions about your grades should be in to me by Friday as well. The third marking period is basically over so please make sure you have everything in that you need.

As usual, any questions should be directed to the comments link below. Peace out.

SUNDAY AT 6:30

We will have our online study session tonight at 6:30. Click on the link below and it should take you directly to the site. Be sure to have a blank piece of paper and your learning map with you.

www.mogulus.com/lawheadwg

MARCH EXTRA CREDIT

Here are the five questions for March's Extra Credit. Each question is worth 2 points of extra credit which means there is a possibility of getting ten (10) points of extra credit as we come towards the end of the third marking period.

Answers must be on a 3x5 index card that has your name and section on it!!!

1. What is the term for a wave formed from a rising tide moving upstream into a narrow inlet or channel?

2. What is the term for an isolated hill with a flat top and steeply sloped sides all around?

3. What is the term for a coastal area below sea level that is kept dry by use of embankments such as dikes?

4. What is the term for the glacial area where snow and ice loss is greater than gain?

5. What is th term for an amphitheater-like basin of glacial origin typically found in mountain valleys?

RV Projects DUE

Your RV Projects will be due WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY. We are doing this because of the PSSA test you are taking this week. That also means that our Mexico Exam will be pushed back till Friday at the earliest. Any questions let me know.

Try this...

www.mogulus.com/lawheadwg

Try this link...it looks like we are having some problems.

Study Session - Tonight!!

Our study session is a bit of time where I will go over what we have covered in class and what might possibly be on the test. You will interact by typing in our chat room, asking questions to me, and interacting with your classmates.

The website below will take you to our session:

www.mogulus.com

Once there, search for a channel called "lawheadwg" and you will find it! Hope to see you there.

LIVE - SUNDAY at 7

Alright....the announcement many of you have been waiting for. We are gonna try our online study session at 7 pm on Sunday. If you are going to take part in this session, please be sure to have the following with you (if possible):

Learning Map
Physical Map
Political Map
Guided Readings
Blank sheet of paper
Writing Utensil

If you don't have all of these papers, it isn't a big deal. Just be sure to bring a blank sheet and a writitng utensil. See you then!

Live Study Session

We will be having a LIVE study session in preparation of our Mexico Examination next week (the week of March 16). It will take place on SUNDAY probably around 6 or 7. I will let you know specifics by Saturday.

Physical Map Test

The Physical Map Test for Mexico will be THURSDAY and FRIDAY. There will not be a political map test.

Thanks Jay

Thanks to Jay 7-11 for sending me to this website. I found a political cartoon that highlights some of the arguments AGAINST illegal immigrants. Think about our LEQ..."What is immigration's impact on American society?" This political cartoon lists at least four!
**Warning** See both sides/perspectives before choosing your opinion!!!!

Quiz Announcement!!

Class News for Week of March 9

Hey gang. This week we will figure out what the candy is for! Beyond that, we are going to investigate Mexico's culture and geography. Look for a PHYSICAL map quiz towards the end of the week and begin working on your LEQ questions for our eventual chapter test. Any questions, let me know!

Canada Examination Corrections

For all of you wanting to turn in corrections for the Canada Exam (chapter 5), please follow the steps listed below:

1 - Put all corrections on a sheet of lined paper.
2. Make sure you put the number on the test and the CORRECT answer on your sheet of lined paper.
3 - Make sure your name and section are on the lined paper.
4 - Hand in the lined paper AND your original test.

Any questions, please let me know.

Mexico Papers so far...

You should have the following papers for our study of Mexico...

Mexico Physical Map
Mexico Political Map
Chapter 6 Vocabulary
Chapter Learning Map (Half Sheet)
K-W-L Chart
Mexico Guided Reading 1 and 3

If you are missing any of these sheets, please come and get them on the round table in my room.

VICTORY FOR MR. LAWHEAD!!!!

Because the United States beat Mexico in soccer 2-0, David had to wear my #8 Clint Dempsey jersey for class. I rock!!!

Class News for Week of February 23

Hey gang. Well, we have finished our study of Canada but still have our videos to complete. We will hopefully be editing some footage as well as viewing everyone's attempt to make a solid sell of their province.
While we are doing this, we will begin previewing our next chapter of study - MEXICO!! Be ready to keep our workrate high.

Any questions, let me know.

p.s. Your Canada Exams will take a bit to grade. Think about trying to grade about 160 exams that have about 60 questions. YUCK!

February EXTRA CREDIT!!

To get the extra credit, answer the following questions on a 3x5 notecard. Each question is worth 3 points (15 points possible).

1. In which ocean is Ascension Island, home to one of the three ground stations for the Global Positioning Station?

2. Sala-y-Gomez, a rocky islet of volcanic origin, is located on the Nasca Plate in which ocean?

3. Which ocean shares the longest stretch of open water with the Arctic Ocean?

4. In which ocean is the Ninetyeast Ridge, a long mid-ocea ridge that is located north of the Kerguelen Plateau?

5. Cocos, a nine square-mile island that is a national park, lies north of the Galapagos in which ocean?

Study Sessions

Hey gang. We will only have our live study sessions when they are scheduled. Though it might not appear, I do have a life outside of school! Let me look at my schedule for the rest of the week and I will let you know about a session tomorrow.

Success!

Well our first live video study session went over very well for the group of students who attended. I think that technology worked well and that we figured out a few ways to make this style of review work for us. I look forward to using this again!

If you have suggestions, please leave a comment or see me in class.

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!

The live video study session will take place SUNDAY AT 6:30. I will to a test run around 1:15 to see if everything is working. Hope to see a bunch of you there!!

To view the study session go to the following website:

www.mogulus.com

Search for a channel named "lawheadwg" and my site will pop up. I should be on around 6:30.

Baby Bear Walks!

Baby Bear has taken the first steps and appears to be in full walking mode. Oh I miss the calm days of sleep, poop, eat, repeat...

New Adventures to continue with Baby Bear and the next arrival, THE DEUCE!

Live Video - Test #1 Tonight

LIVE TEST TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go to www.Mogulus.com and search for a channel called "lawhead" or "lawheadwg".

If it doesn't work for you or we have problems, then we will work them out over time...that is why we are trying this tonight. Good Luck!!

9:30 pm or whenever i get back from the st. joe's tournament.

go EHMIS!!! Beat Hanover!!!

Live Video Study Session

I have figured it out! We can have LIVE video study sessions where I review the material for tests and you can type messages or questions to me (sorta like AOL or Skype or Windows Messenger)! I am thinking about having a session on Sunday night sometime or Sunday morning. I will let you know in class. I'm excited about this because I'm a geek AND because it is another way for you to prepare for tests!

Class News for Week of February 9

A couple of reminders....

1 - Our February 50 States test is next week. Don't delay your studying!

2 - If you are unhappy with your Progress Report grade, then do something about it! Retake a quiz, study more efficiently, or ask for help. YOU put yourself in the position you are in so YOU need to find a way out.

3 - Start studying for your Canada Chapter Test NOW!!! It will be late next week.

Purple Head

This girl has purple hair! PURPLE HAIR!!!!! PURRRRRRRRRRRRPLE HAIR! But she has an "A" in class b/c she studies and works hard...don't judge a book by its' cover! Go Purple Hair Girl.

Legend of Yuknonun - Read by OrangePeels

A big thanks to Orange Peels for reading the Legend of Yuknonun to us. Continue to study the locations of our provinces and territories!!

50 States - February Reminder

REMINDER!! The 50 States Test for February will take place either February 18th or 19th (depends on which section you are in). Please prepare yourself properly and get an easy 50/50.

Thanks for the reminder CrisCross!

British Columbia Pictures

The following pictures are of the Capilano Suspension Bridge by one of your fellow classmates. If you want to visit the website of the locations, go to:

http://www.capbridge.com/

THE LEGEND OF NUNAVUT...by GFish

A student-performed reading of The Legend of Nunavut by Ms. GFish in 7-12. Thanks for being a good sport. REVIEW THIS AND YOU WILL DO WELL ON THE MAP TESTS!!!!!

Legend Cards

Please make sure to use this card to help you study for your upcoming provinces and territories quiz. Remember that the card must be turned in at the end of the unit - it will be worth a number of points that should help your grade.

THE LEGEND OF YUKNONUN

I left British Columbia
To go see my friend AL(berta)
He was full of SAS(katchewan),
For a MAN(itoba)
After visiting, I continued ON(tario)
In search of some vitamin Q(uebec)
But instead found two dogs named New Foundland and Labrador
I ventured on in search of something NEW (Brunswick)
And asked the PRINCE (Edward Island) for money
But he said NO(va Scotia)

Class News for Week of January 26

Hey gang! Welcome to the 3rd Marking Period. This week will end our short study of Eastern Europe. By mid-week, I hope to begin our study of our neighbors to the north - Canada. By the third marking period, I expect you all to understand how our class operates. There will be no notebook lists for the remainder of the year, but it is expected that you will keep an organized notebook. Get ready for an exciting 3rd marking period!

EXTRA CREDIT - End of 2nd MP

Do you need some extra credit for the end of the 2nd Marking Period??? If so, below are five questions. Each question is worth two points of extra credit. You can receive up to 10 additional points towards your final marking period grade. Answers are due by FRIDAY!!

1. After Brazil, which South American Country has the most area covered by rain forest?

2. Which city, home to the renowned Ambrosian Library, is also the principal financial center of Italy?

3. The Khan el-Khalli market, which sells spices, clothes, and jewelry, was founded in the 14th century in what city?

4. The Estrela Mountains, which lie north of the Tagus River, are the highest found in what European country?

5. Makossa is a type of music popular in which country that lies northeast of the island of Bioko?

Section 7-11 Please Read!!!

Please bring your Western Europe Exams to the next class...I screwed up the grades for some of you and need to double check them. Thanks.

RV Passes Suspended!

I will NOT be issuing any passes for the RV Projects during the next two weeks. Students must work on their project at home or find some other time to complete them. Three class periods and two additional months seems like plenty of time to me to finish this project.

Class News for Week of January 12

Greetings All!! This week we will begin our study of Eastern Europe. This will be a short chapter in length, but we will cover the region just as we did for Western Europe. Be prepared for a map quiz by the end of the week and a chapter test of some variety sometime early next week.

Please keep in mind that the marking period is coming to an end VERY shortly. If you owe any work or need to make up/retake a quiz, please do so ASAP.

Western Europe Test

The test for Chapter 12 (Western Europe) will be on the following days:

Friday - Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9
Monday Sections 7-10, 7-11, 7-12

The major portion of the test will be the five paragraph essay about the geography of Western Europe. There will also be about 10-20 multiple choice questions/True and False/short answer questions on the economics and culture of the region. Last, there will be a map portion, both physical and political.

Refer to the following worksheets when studying:
- Physical and Political map of Western Europe
- Guided Readings 1-5
- Take Home Review
- Sample Essay in your composition book

Any questions, please post them below.