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Geography Skills	Mrs. Christiancy
Scott Middle School	6th Grade Teacher
http://scott.lps.org
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OBJECTIVES
Identify and define the five themes of geography.
Explain how the movements of the Earth cause night and day, as well as the seasons.
Understand how a globe is marked with a grid to measure features on Earth.
Learn how to use longitude and latitude to locate a place.
Compare maps of different projections.
Describe distortions in map projections.
Identify and use the parts of a map.
Understand and use political maps.
Understand and use physical maps.
Understand and use climate maps.
Understand and use language maps.
Learn why people migrate.
Understand how migration affects environments.
Understand and use a land use map.
Learn how land use and economic structures are linked.

Calendar events

Today 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM West Africa: Read pgs 126-135, Country Cards

Mon Feb 20, 2012 CST 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Nigeria: Read pgs 136-141; @Worksheet 292

Tue Feb 21, 2012 CST 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Ghana, Mali: Read pgs 142-154; @ Worksheet 296, 300

Wed Feb 22, 2012 CST 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM North AND West Africa Test

Thu Feb 23, 2012 CST 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM East Africa: Read pgs 158 - 165; Country Cards

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