It’s GHSGT Time!

Why VOCABULARY? Social Studies is all about MAKING CONNECTIONS Key Terms provide relational clues to guide you in answering test questions! The more WORDS you know, the smarter you are

When you approach a GHSGT question that contains a MAP, be sure to: Read the map TITLE first Check the LEGEND or KEY for symbols “Read” the map – see where and how the symbols are used Remember, “to” is where you are going; “from” is where you started! Read all maps carefully, follow any arrows and other clues provided WRITE ON THE TEST!!! (Remember to DO this)

Sample Map Legends

Find these Map Features on the next slide… Map Title Legend/Key Directional Indicator Scale

Find on this Map 1.The TITLE 2.Information shared in the LEGEND/KEY 3.The DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR 4.Region of this country with the highest elevation 5.Two cities located in the lowest elevation region 6.Body of water that borders this country 7.City that is further north: Rustavi or Poti 8.City that is further east: Gori or Batumi 9.Two countries that border Georgia 10.Importance of Mt. Elbrus 11.Capital city of Georgia 12.Approximate distance in miles from Sokhumi to Rustavi

LATITUDE = imaginary lines that measure distance north and south of the Equator LONGITUDE = imaginary lines that measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian

TROPICAL ZONE ARCTIC ZONE TEMPERATE ZONE

Climate Zones Explained TROPICS –North and south of Equator, between 22.5°N and 22.5°S –Warmest climate region –Sun’s direct rays always shine here ARCTIC ZONES –North of 66.5°N and south of 66.5°S –Coldest climate regions –Sun’s rays are never direct/winter season has very long nights/summer has very long days TEMPERATE ZONES –Between Tropics and Arctic Zones in both hemispheres –Temperatures are moderate – neither extremely cold nor extremely hot for long periods of time

Equator Tropic of Capricorn Tropic of Cancer North Pole South Pole Antarctic Circle Arctic Circle

North America South America Africa Europe Asia Australia Antarctica

Compass Directions Cardinal Never Eat Soggy Waffles!!Never Eat Soggy Waffles!! –North –South –East –West Intermediate NortheastNortheast SoutheastSoutheast NorthwestNorthwest SouthwestSouthwest NENW SW SE

Which continent is south of Europe?Which continent is south of Europe? Which ocean is north of Europe?Which ocean is north of Europe? Which continent is east of Europe?Which continent is east of Europe? What continent is southwest of Asia?What continent is southwest of Asia? Greenland North America South America Africa Asia Australia Europe Arctic Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean What direction is Africa from South America? What direction is South America from Europe What direction is South America from Europe What island is northeast of North America? What island is northeast of North America? Which ocean lies east of Asia? Which ocean lies east of Asia?

The Global Grid

1.What body of water is at 105°W longitude? 2.Is Mexico north or south of the equator? 3.Is Mexico east or west of the Prime Meridian? 4.Estimate the longitude of these cities: Monterrey, Chihuahua, Mexico City. 30°N 25°N 20°N 15°N 115°W110°W105°W100°W95°W90°W. Tijuana Juarez. Chihuahua. Monterrey.. Tampico * Mexico City. Merida Lake Chapala

__ Indian Ocean__ Isthmus of Panama__ Europe __ S. America __ Pacific Ocean__ Arabian Peninsula __ Africa__ Asia __ North America__ Island of Greenland__ Atlantic Ocean__ Arctic Ocean __ Pacific Ocean__ Australia__ Andes Mts.__ Bay of Bengal __ Amazon River__ Strait of Gibraltar __ Nile River__ Sea of Japan __ Mississippi River__ Himalayan Mountains__ Gulf of Mexico__ Rocky Mts. __ Island of New Guinea

_12_ Indian Ocean _14_ Isthmus of Panama_2__ Europe _5__ S. America _11_ Pacific Ocean _8__ Arabian Peninsula_4__ Africa _21_ Asia _1__ North America _7__ Island of Greenland_10_ Atlantic Ocean _13_ Arctic Ocean _9__ Pacific Ocean _6__ Australia_24_ Andes Mts. _15_ Bay of Bengal _5__ Amazon River _17_ Strait of Gibraltar _20_ Nile River _3__ Sea of Japan _25_ Mississippi River _18_ Himalayan Mountains_16_ Gulf of Mexico _22_ Rocky Mts. _23_ Island of New Guinea _23_ Island of New Guinea

Time Zones: a division of the earth’s surface in which standard time is kept. Time zones are generally 15° of longitude in width. There are 24 time zones.

Tips on How to pass the GHSGT (Social Studies) Review the study guide on the Hillgrove website.Review the study guide on the Hillgrove website. Attend review sessions offered by teachers.Attend review sessions offered by teachers. Practice tests on USA Test Prep.Practice tests on USA Test Prep.

More Review Options Social Studies Review that is installed on all school computers.Social Studies Review that is installed on all school computers. See Mrs. Dixon in room 2309 for a review booklet.See Mrs. Dixon in room 2309 for a review booklet. See Mrs. Dixon to set up tutoring with a Social Studies teacher.See Mrs. Dixon to set up tutoring with a Social Studies teacher. Use the Social Studies Review packet that is located on the Hillgrove High School – GHSGT Review Social Studies site.Use the Social Studies Review packet that is located on the Hillgrove High School – GHSGT Review Social Studies site.

Test Day!! Get plenty of sleep, at least 8 hours.Get plenty of sleep, at least 8 hours. Eat a good breakfast.Eat a good breakfast. Dress comfortablyDress comfortably Think positively!Think positively! Remember! You can write on your test booklet.Remember! You can write on your test booklet.

But First… …a quick Pre-test

Learning & Studying Words Option #1 Note Card Set Front = WORD Back = Definition & Connection deficit Spending more money than you take in; opposite of a surplus

Learning & Studying Words Option #2 WORD WEBS Use template on wiki (or I can make copies) Includes: –Word –Definition –Synonym –Picture/Link –Sentence/Description