Sunday, August 27, 2017

August 28-September 1

AP Human Geography
Mon. 8/28 -- Freshmen Only Day
Tue. 8/29 -- Review class policies and syllabus, Activity on the five themes of geography
Wed. 8/30 -- Map projections PP (powerpoint) and a chart comparing various map projections with advantages and disadvantages.  HW: Print a map showing data you find interesting -- thematic to climate.  
Thur. 8/31 -- Sign-into books and check out books.  Contemporary map making and GIS software introduction.  HW: log-in to your book and read pages 5-13.
Fri. 9/1 -- Library -- making maps with ARC GIS software.  If you do not finish in class it is homework for the weekend.  Due Tuesday 9/5.

Economics
Mon. 8/28 -- Freshmen Only Day
Tue. 8/29 -- Review class policies and syllabus.  Begin goods and services project.  HW: Interview 5 people about goods and services purchased in the last month.  Put it on your chart. 
Wed. 8/30 -- Analyze data on goods and services, compare to your hypothesis and write a conclusion.  Class introductions.
Thur. 8/31 -- Chapter 1 vocabulary -- some time to make mini-posters and then we will begin presentations.
Fri. 9/1 -- Finish presentations,  book log-on and access.  Vocabulary puzzle.