Chapter 3 Unit Test Review

Hi Everyone,

Here is an idea of what you will need to review for the upcoming test.

Format:

• 30 multiple choice questions
• 20 short answer (analysis of figures, etc)

Topics:

• Location
• Five guiding principles of location
• Physiographic regions (and their characteristics)
• The processes that made the physiographic regions (plate tectonics)
• Vegetation regions
• Climate regions
• Types of rainfall
• The effect that humans have had on altering ecosystems (esp. The Prairies)
• Natural regions
• Cultural landscapes
• Any vocab words in Chapter 3

Happy studying!

Cultural Landscape

Hi Everyone,

Today's topic and the final topic for this unit is Cultural Landscapes. Find the power point here:

Cultural Landscapes ppt

HOMEWORK:

• Review for the test next class!!!

CMap Software for making Flow Charts

Many of you were asking what a flow chart is. A flow chart is a visual means of representing a process. It also seeks to explain relationships between the parts of a system. Each step or process is represented by a different symbol and contains a brief description. Flow chart symbols are linked together with arrows showing the process flow direction.

Here is an example of a flow chart:

Also, here is a link to a software program that you can download to make your own flow charts:

Download CMAP

Ms. U

Natural Regions

In today's class we will study the natural regions of Canada. Here is the power point link to the slides:

Natural Regions of Canada

Your assignment for today is to choose one question on page 115. You should work in class, and complete the activity by next class (Thurs).

You should also make sure that you are keeping up with the readings! We are now up to page 114 in the text. Today's material is found on pages 108-114. Only two more classes until the Regions test on Oct. 1! Start reviewing!

Ms. U

Types of Precipitation

Here is a video that helps to illustrate the orographic rainfall:

Orographic rainfall

Chapter 3 Test

Hi Class,

Your Chapter 3 Unit Test will be on October 1st!

Ms. U

Climagraph Data

Hi Class,

Use this link to construct a climagraph for Vancouver (UBC):

Climagraph Assignment

• Use the climagraphs on pg. 105 as an example
• Construct a graph using the data from the link above for Vancouver (UBC)
• Your graph must include a title
• Label the axis in degrees Celsius and mm for precipitation
• Temperature should be displayed in a red line
• Precipitation should be displayed in blue bars (this is the reverse of what you see above!!!)
• Both sets of data should be visible on the same graph (do not create two different graphs!!)
• This assignment is out of  8 marks

Ms. U

Plate Tectonics

Hi Class,

One of the topics that we are covering today is Plate Tectonics. There are two videos that we are going to watch to give us background on the topic.

The first one explains the plate movement of the Pacific, Juan de Fuca, and North American plates:

The second video shows what will happen if there is an earthquake and a Tsunami:



Regions of Vancouver

Hi Everyone,

Today in class we will start by reviewing the regions of Vancouver. Here is a link to a map of Vancouver: http://vanmapp.vancouver.ca/pubvanmap_net/default.aspx

Also, make sure you are keeping up with the readings. You should read pg. 99-107 for Thursday!

Ms. U

The Geography of Western Canada

Hi Class,

Here is a link to the Geography of Western Canada power point that we went over in class today.

Don't forget that your Regions of Canada assignment is due on Wednesday!

Ms. U

Physiographic Regions of Canada

Today in class we worked on the physiographic regions of Canada assignment. See the map below as a reference point. Please note however, that this map is missing the Intermountain Region. You would find this region in between the Western Cordillera running along the coastal mountain ranges.

Block 1.3 - Homework:

• Activity 1.2 - Due Monday
• Physiographic Regions Assignment (Journal entries or paragraphs) Due Wednesday

Latitude and Longitude Quiz Thursday

Latitude and Longitude Quiz Thursday!!

Also, please read pg. 93-98!!

Follow this link to view the Latitude and Longitude PowerPoint

And if you are having troubles understanding how to read the index of an atlas, check out this graphic:

This day in history....

What happened in this day in history 11 years ago???

Sept 11th

Welcome back!!

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all had a wonderful summer vacation! Now it's time to get back to it! We will be using this blog in a variety of ways, which, over the course of the year I will explain to you. You will be able to find recaps of our daily lessons, reminders about upcomming tests/quizzes, and links to handouts.

To get us started I want to talk about technology in the classroom. Specifically, the use of cellphones in class.

Take a look at the video below on the topic: