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Click on the link below for fun informational games dealing with Australia and Ocean.  I especially like hte following on
Australia Terms and Descriptions - Quia hangman game created by Gail Schlicht
http://members.aol.com/bowermanb/australiagames.html

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I know, you are so excited to find out this information so here it is.
You Test covering Chapters 1 and 2 will be next Thursday, August 31.
Your Summer Reading Test will be September 5th.
Your Project will be due September 5th.
I understand that  these are two assignments due on the same day. However, you have a [...]

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Below are the topics for your assessment. You may prepare for the assignment but it must be written in class. Keep in mind that you may use your book.
CHINA INC - Write a four paragraph editorial for the school newspaper explaining how China is using its population, current political system, and its resources to become [...]

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What do you think is something that is a part of American culture that people from another country would find most bizzare?

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Posted below is the plate tectonics link AND just in case you want more latitude and longitude work, that sheet is also linked below.
Plate Tectonics.ppt         Longitude and Latitude Worksheet update.doc
 
Additionally, pasted below is a tentative review sheet for the first test:)
THE REVIEW SHEET IS NOW HERE AND WORKING.
Tentative Review Sheet: Test 1

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What is the actual circumference of the earth?
(Answers only accepted after 8:59:59pm)

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Below is a link of what we will discuss tomorrow.
The Five Themes of Geography blog post.ppt

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Click on the Syllabus link! Isn’t school GREAT!
Pre-AP Social Studies Syllabus

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