Week of Oct. 8-12

10/8/12
GPS question:  Why shouldn't we cheer if China fails?
Promethean Board:  Go over essays.
Essential Question:  What is the demographic transition model?
Promethean Board:  Explain the DTM.
Assessment:  Draw 5 conclusions from the DTM.
Homework:  Review the population pyramids.  Be ready to explain how to read and draw conclusions from the models.  Make sure you understand all the vocab. and concepts on population geography.

10/9/12
warm-up--vocab. quiz
Essential Question : What are population pyramids?
Promethean Board:  Model how to read population pyramids.
In Rubenstein, draw 4 conclusions and make 1 prediction from 2 population pyramids on
p.63-Cape Verde and Chile  (Label and color on maps)
Homework:  finish p. 63 and study next 10 vocab words.
      
10/10/12
oral presentation of pyramid conclusions and predictions
collect population pyramids conclusions
Population Powerpoint
Homework:  Read p. 65 and be ready to discuss Japan's future in terms of population.


10/11-12/12
Classes held in auditorium
2 films on tolerance
Homework:  Study Barron's Population chapter; study all vocab.  Test next week.