I checked reading notes on the reading "How to Lie With Maps" today and handed out the next reading - De Blij's "Reading Maps and Facing Threats" (from his book Why Geography Matters). We will discuss the "How to Lie with Maps" reading tomorrow and the De Blij reading on Thursday. Reading notes on the De Blij reading will also be checked Thursday.
Upcoming quizzes/tests:
Friday, 9/10 - Quiz on Unit I vocabulary in Martha Sharma's list. By the way, here is a must-download Word document of the Sharma vocab lists - with basic definitions - for every unit covered on the AP test. Be careful, though, as the definitions were written or compiled by other AP students; you'll want to double check them against other sources. Please remember that on all tests and quizzes, you'll need to understand and be able to apply each term - not just know the definition. Specifically, you should be able to explain each term in your own words, recognize an appropriate use of the term, and provide examples of the term. You should practice explaining geography concepts using the new vocabulary we are learning rather than using everyday language - this is a surefire path to success on the FRQs (Free Response Questions) on the AP Exam.
Wednesday, 9/15 - Middle America map quiz
Friday, 9/17 (approximately) - Unit 1 test
Friday, 9/24 - South America map quiz
Vocabulary we covered today:
-Reviewed the terms "absolute distance"/"relative distance" as well as "absolute location"/"relative location." If you are still unclear about these terms, do some additional research online and in the vocabulary packet, and ask me about them ASAP.
-GIS and Remote Sensing
-Natural landscape vs. cultural landscape (a.k.a. "built landscape"), and what we can learn about a place by looking at maps or images that display each of these. Please take a look at this slideshow, which covers these terms in greater depth.
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