Week of Sept. 16-20

Learning Goals:
To use and think about maps and spatial data
To recognize and interpret map patterns and processes

9/16/13
Learning Targets:
1.  Introduce "Map Fundamentals" by using class dot map and Promethean Board
2.  Label Middle Eastern countries on map outlines
3.  Homework:  Read "Cognitive Maps" and "Describing Location" in Barron's

 9/17/13
Learning Targets:
1.  Learning partner share on "Cognitive Maps" and "Describing Location"
2.  Whole group discussion on "Cognitive Maps" and "Describing Location"
3.  Finish Promethean Board flipchart
4.  Homework:  Finish reading Barron's Ch. 2. and study vocabulary (Review Ch. 1 for those of you with newer book.)  Write down one question you would like to address. Vocab. quiz on Friday

9/18/13
Learning Targets:
1.  Partner Share (Ask partner question that you would like to address).
2.  Whole group (address questions)
3.  Special emphasis:  time space convergence, friction of distance, distance decay effect, gravity model, spatial diffusion
3.  Homework:  Study Ch. 2 (Maps...) vocabulary

9/19/13
Learning Targets:
1.  Group vocabulary game.(Powerpoint for first questions)
2.  Homework:  continue studying vocab.

9/20/13
Warm-up:  copy board notes
Learning Targets:
1.  Vocabulary Quiz on Maps, Scale, etc.
2.  Topics:  Spatial Diffusion and Distance Decay Effect
     Promethean Board Review
3.  Homework:  Ch. 2 rereading;  write down any confusions to ask in Monday's class.