1. September 12, 2016 Agenda: Types of maps 1. Notes 2. Group Activity
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Agenda: Types of maps
1. Notes Group Activity
Topic Sentence- Bays, lakes, oceans, seas gulfs, rivers, and straits are all bodies of water.
Warm Up - An archipelago is a group of ___________.  (Hint: Use vocab. page)

2. Choose 2 types of maps and compare.
Essential Question
Choose 2 types of maps and compare.

3. September 13, 2016 Agenda: Types of maps
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Agenda: Types of maps
1. Group activity 2.Journal entry
Topic Sentence- Thematic maps are maps that have a topic or theme.  
Warm Up - What physical feature is a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water?

4. Prompts:
Choose a physical location that is anywhere in the world and imagine you got lost. Write about why one of the 6 types of maps would be important to use. OR Compare 2 types of maps. Explain how they are the same/different.

5. September 14, 2016 Agenda: 1. Finish journal entry
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Agenda: 1. Finish journal entry
2. Check for understanding
Topic Sentence- A political map shows borders, boundaries and capitals.   
Warm Up - What physical feature is a triangular shape at the end of a river?

6. September 15, 2016 Agenda: 1. Physical vs. Cultural Regions
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Agenda: 1. Physical vs. Cultural Regions
2. Review for quiz

7. Explain the difference between cultural and physical regions?
Essential Question
Explain the difference between cultural and physical regions?

8. September 16, 2016 Agenda: Quiz
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Agenda: Quiz
Topic Sentence: A cultural region is defined by the common characteristics of the people living there.   
Warm Up – What is the region that can be defined by it’s common landforms, soils, climate, vegetation or animal life?