Monday, October 22, 2018

Oct 22. Mapping Test & Begin Columbian Exchange

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome and great to see you all after a busy weekend. I hope that everyone is ready to go! Today in class we will be taking our mapping test and then starting our look at the Columbian Exchange, one of the most important events in world history. It should be an exciting start to our week! Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.
Objectives:

  • Demonstrate content knowledge about latitude, longitude, map making, and time zones
  • Analyze a text about the Columbian exchange with the use of annotation and completion of a graphic organizer
Agenda:
  1. Submit Court Cartographer Project
    1. Court Cartographer Project
    2. Court Cartographer Project Rubric
  2. History of Maps and Map Making Test
  3. History Today
  4. Readings: Columbian Exchange
    1. Pre-Reading - Alfred Crosby
    2. Full Annotation
Homework:
  1. NONE
That's all for the day folks! I hope that you are doing well and having a great time so far. Take care and have an awesome evening!