Preview 5-4-15

• Pick up a worksheet from the front stool.

• Write your name on it.

Location

• Where is It?• Why is It

There?

Two Types of Location

•Absolute

•Relative

Absolute Location

• A specific place on the Earth’s surface

• Uses a grid system• Latitude and longitude• A global address

Relative Location

• Where a place is in relation to another place

• Uses directional words to describe– Cardinal and

intermediate directions

PlacePhysical Characteristics

• Land Features• Mountains,

plains, and plateaus

• Climate• Bodies of Water

PlaceHuman Characteristics

• People• Culture• Language• Religion• Buildings and

Landmarks• Cities

Map PracticeFind the point on the map and label

the following:–Tokyo, Japan (35º N, 140º E)–Mexico City, Mexico (20º N, 100º W)–Paris, France (50º N, 2º E)–Cairo, Egypt (30º N, 30º E)–Buenos Aires, Argentina (35º S, 58º W)–Houston, Texas (29º N, 95º W)–Sydney, Australia ( 33º S, 150º E)–Quito, Ecuador ( 0º , 78 º W)

Final Project

• You and a partner will create a presentation to present one historical event that was learned throughout the year.

• The presentation will be no less than 3 minutes and no longer than 5

• You may rewrite a song, create a poem, create a skit, or create an art presentation.

• All other ideas must be presented to Mrs. Watson for approval.