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Preview5-4-15 Pick up a worksheet from the front stool. Write your name on it.
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Location Where is It? Why is It There? Two Types of Location Absolute Relative
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Absolute Location A specific place on the Earth’s surface Uses a grid system Latitude and longitude A global address
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Relative Location Where a place is in relation to another place Uses directional words to describe – Cardinal and intermediate directions
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Place Physical Characteristics Land Features Mountains, plains, and plateaus Climate Bodies of Water
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Place Human Characteristics People Culture Language Religion Buildings and Landmarks Cities
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Map Practice Find the point on the map and label the following: – Tokyo, Japan (35º N, 140º E) – Mexico City, Mexico (20º N, 100º W) – Paris, France (50º N, 2º E) – Cairo, Egypt (30º N, 30º E) – Buenos Aires, Argentina (35º S, 58º W) – Houston, Texas (29º N, 95º W) – Sydney, Australia ( 33º S, 150º E) – Quito, Ecuador ( 0º, 78 º W)
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Final Project You and a partner will create a presentation to present one historical event that was learned throughout the year. The presentation will be no less than 3 minutes and no longer than 5 You may rewrite a song, create a poem, create a skit, or create an art presentation. All other ideas must be presented to Mrs. Watson for approval.
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