Social Studies
Geography and the Western Hemisphere
Globe Hands by noticelj
This year we will be studying the basics of geography, the land, the people, and their culture. Our journey begins with a brief look at the world. We will move right into the two largest countries in North America, the United States and Canada. The remainder of our year will be spent studying Latin America, everything from Mexico south to the southern tip of South America.
Current Events
Photo by Flickr user iirraa
Throughout the year we will also spend time researching and discussing current events in the region we are studying. Click here to go to Newseum and see the front pages of newspapers around the world today.
General Class Links
Continents and Oceans GamePlay this set of games to practice your continents and oceans.
(Remember we won't use the Southern Ocean in class) |
Special Lines of Latitude and Longitude Practice MapClick here to practice the 7 special lines
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US and Canada Chapter 1 Links
WaterbodiesChapter 1 Vocabulary Games (Flippity)Chapter 1 Vocabulary Games (Quizlet)
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Landforms |
Culture Links
Lottery of LifeUse this link to learn where you could have been born and what life there is like.
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If It Were My HomeUse this link to help you compare life in your new country to life in the United States
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CIA World FactbookUse this link to help you investigate the culture of you new home country.
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Culture Grams |
Ellis Island Interactive TourUse this interactive tour to get a feel for the immigrant experience in the early 20th century.
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Canada Early History
Click the link above to find details about the explorers of early Canada. |
Canadian GeographicInteractive historical maps and facts about Canada
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Wordle
Head to the Wordle create page to make your own word clouds.
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Region Quiz Links
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Jamestown Online Adventure
The Jamestown Online Adventure gives you the chance to try your decision making skills as an early colonist.