Pacific Northwest History

Entry Tasks 2nd Semester 2015-16

Entry Task #10 3/3/16• Turn in or finish county map assignment?• Branches of Government slideshow/guided notes• How a Law is Made in WA St. Assignment

Learning Targets• I can identify the 3 branches of the state government and the

branches’ duties.

Important Dates• Monday: How to Make a Law in WA St. Due• Friday 3/11: WA St. Government Quiz

Entry Task #10 3/3/16 •What are the 3 branches of the

government?Agenda:Turn in or finish county map assignment?

Branches of Government slideshow/guided notes

How a Law is Made in WA St. Assignment

Learning Targets:

I can identify the 3 branches of the state government and the branches’ duties.

Important Dates:

Monday: How to Make a Law in WA St. Due

Friday 3/11: WA St. Government Quiz

Entry Task #9 3/1/16

•What is a county seat? Agenda:

Collect Entry Task Journals!

WA County Map Assignment:

Fill out the names of the counties and county seats on map

Complete the population statistics worksheet

Color county map based on 2010 statistics

Complete the county word search

Learning Targets:

I can identify and locate the counties and county seats of Washington State.

I can calculate and analyze the population of Washington State.

Important Dates:

none

Entry Task #8 2/26/16 • Should the penny be kept or

eliminated in our country? Why?Agenda:

Finish Penny Assessment

WA County Map Assignment:

Fill out the names of the counties and county seats on map

Complete the population statistics worksheet

Color county map based on 2010 statistics

Complete the county word search

Learning TargetI can identify and locate the counties and county seats of Washington State.

I can calculate and analyze the population of Washington State.

Important Date:

Tuesday: Entry Task Journals Due

Entry Task #7 2/24/16

What evidence proves that J. Harlen Bretz was correct about the Missoula Floods? List at least 3 pieces of evidence.

Agenda:

Collect Wind and Rain

Pass back Selleck assessment

Begin Reading Assessment on The Penny

Learning Target:

I can make reasoned judgements about the future of the United States penny citing evidence from the sources provided.

Important Dates:

None

Entry Task #6 2/11/16

•What volcanos are located in the Cascade Mountains?

Entry Task #5 2/9/16

•What is happening to Mt. Rainier’s core and rock that makes it more dangerous?

•What was the osceola?

Agenda:

5 Regions of PNW Group Assignment

Assign Rainforest Homework

Learning Targets:

I can identify and explain major characteristics of the 5 regions found in the Pacific Northwest.

Important Dates:

Thursday: Map Test!!!/Rainforest Assignment Due

Friday: Mid-Winter Vacation Begins at 12:45!

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Entry Task #4 2/5/16

•What are the five largest cities in Washington State?

Agenda:

Collect Rivers and State Song Assignments

Journal Check

Video: Mega Disasters: American Volcano

Learning Target:

I can explain why Mt. Rainier is one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world.

Important Dates:

Thursday 2/11: Map Test!!!

Entry Task #3 9/8/15

• Define the following river terms:• Headwaters•Mouth• Tributary

Agenda:

Collect signature forms (if you didn’t turn them in before)

Create the map test study guide

Learning Targets:

I can identify and locate important cities, land forms, and water forms in the PNW.

Important Dates:

Friday: Rivers and State Song Homework Due/Notebook check

Thursday 2/11: Map Test!!

Entry Task #2 2/1/16

What are the capital cities located in the Pacific Northwest?

Agenda:

Collect signature forms

State Symbol Quiz!!

Reading assessment on Selleck

Assign Rivers and State Song homework assignments

Learning Targets:

I can analyze and provide supporting details of how the population of Selleck has changed over time.

Important Dates:

Friday: Rivers and State Song Homework Due/Notebook check

Entry Task #1 9/1/15

•What states and provinces are located in the Pacific Northwest?

States:

Provinces:

Agenda:How to complete an entry taskSyllabusGet to know Mr. BakerState SymbolsAssign quarter projectLearning Targets:I can identify the symbols of Washington State.I can create and imagine while developing a new state quarter.Important Dates:Monday: Signature form due/WA St. Symbol QuizWednesday: WA St. Quarter DueFriday: Rivers Homework Due/Notebook check