2.  What are the steps to take when reading a primary source?

3.  Cnn.com  Bbcnews.com  Foxnews.com  Newyorktimes.com  Abcnews.com  Cbsnews.com  Msnbc.com

4.  On a 4x6 note card: ◦ 1. Write the title and author (if it has one) ◦ 2. On the second line write the URL  Then…create an identification of the current event in a concise PARAGRAPH form and include: ◦ Who? ◦ What? ◦ When? ◦ Where? ◦ Why-potential historical significance?

5. “Yoshihiko Noda wins Japan leadership race” Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14705394 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14705394 The former Japanese Prime Minister, Nato Kan, recently stepped down from office on August 26. He was often criticized for his mishandling of the earthquake and tsunami. Many candidates were in the running for the newly vacant position but former Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda was able to secure a victory in a run off election. His plans for Japan include rebuilding Japan and doubling the sales tax to jump start Japan’s economy. His election to office is significant because he is the sixth prime minister in five years and he stresses the importance of Japan-US security alliance.

6.  On a 4x6 note card: ◦ 1. Write the title and author (if it has one) ◦ 2. On the second line write the URL  Then create an identification of the current event using bullet points: ◦ Who? ◦ What? ◦ When? ◦ Where? ◦ Why-potential historical significance?

7. “Yoshihiko Noda wins Japan leadership race” Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14705394 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14705394 Who: The election of a new Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda. His plans for Japan include rebuilding Japan and doubling the sales tax to jump start Japan’s economy. What: The former Japanese Prime Minister, Nato Kan, recently stepped down from office after he was criticized for mishandling of the earthquake and tsunami. When: August 26 Where: Tokyo, Japan Why: His election to office is significant because he is the sixth prime minister in five years and he stresses the importance of Japan-US security alliance.

8.  Be prepared to share your event with the class.  Presentations will not be long.  After, you will place your event on the board near the location of the event  Keep in mind: YOU ONLY HAVE ONE A SEMESTER…SO DO NOT FORGET!!!

9.  Using pg. 16-17 in your textbook label the following on your map: Draw in the regions and color each a different color: -Mountains -Peidmont -Sandhills -Inner Coastal Plain -Tidewater Bordering States: -Georgia -Virginia -South Carolina -Tennessee Cities: -Asheville -Winston- Salem -High Point -Greensboro -Charlotte -Raleigh -Durham -Fayetteville -Wilmington Rivers: -Broad -Yadkin -Catawba -Black -South -Cape Fear -Neuse -Tar -Roanoke Coastal: -Albemarle Sound -Pamlico Sounds -Outer Banks -Atlantic Ocean Lakes: -Roxboro -Norman -James -High Rock

10.  Color each region of the map a different color  Cut out the map of North Carolina  Paste it on a new sheet of paper in the proper form  Use pg. 456 to label the numbered COUNTIES on your map  Also, label the following cities on your map: -Asheville -Winston-Salem -High Point -Greensboro -Charlotte -Raleigh -Durham -Fayetteville -Wilmington