The Western Cordillera& Earthquake Drill

Social Studies 9Mr. Schofield

Lesson 10Thursday, May 8th, 2014

Today’s pathway• Check-in, Attendance• Current Events• Hand In Posters, Rubric, & Evaluation• Big One @ 2 (Earthquake Drill)• Present Posters (if time permits)• Earthquake Lesson & Activity• Closing: Check for Understanding• Next Class: The Arctic Region

The Western Cordillera Posters

• Each Group Hand In Poster• Include 1 Rubric for Group (all names included)• Everybody Hand In ‘Peer Evaluation’ Form• Presentations Will Take Place Today or Monday• Any Questions?

• District wide Earthquake drill today• @ 2:00 pm (Duration TBD)• Simulation of sound on PA• DROP, COVER, & HOLD ON• Count out loud (calmly) to 60• Wait for directions to exit school• Walk to the oval (STAY WITH CLASS)• Attendance taken at oval• Leave belongings in classroom

The big one @ 2

Poster Presentations• Each group will present from front of room• Please listen while others are presenting• The Following Order:

• Historical Details• Cities• Provinces• Bodies of Water• Topography• Climate• Vegetation

Earthquakes in this Region

Earthquakes in this Region

Earthquakes in this Region

Earthquakes in this Region

Earthquakes in this Region

Earthquakes in this Region

Are You Prepared?1. Think about this for one minute …2. Discuss this with a neighbour or table …3. Class discussion about this idea

Closing

• Do you have any questions?• Homework: Enjoy Weekend (finish forms?)• Next Class:– We will move on to the Arctic Region– Remember to sign-up for the current events– THESE REGIONAL FORMS ARE DUE ON MONDAY!• Appalachian• Great Lakes• Interior Plains