Monday –

Unit 2 Preview, pages 126-139 “The U.S. and Canada”

Chapter 6 – A Profile of the United States

Section 1, “A Resource-Rich Nation” pages 143-147

vocabulary:  gross national product, canal, telecommunication, free enterprise

Students will learn that natural resources, technology, and respect for individual freedoms encourage economic growth in the United States.

Tuesday –

Section 2, “A Nation of Cities”  pages 148-152

vocabulary:  metropolitan area, hierarchy, hinterland

Students will learn that the growth of cities is influenced by available transportation, economic opportunities, and people’s needs and wants.

Section 1 and 2 Quiz

Wednesday –

PLATO Lab – Students will research various states’ history, culture, and tourism.  On Thurday and Friday, a video presentation will be given from their research.

*Six-Weeks Notebook check for Test grade

Thursday –

Video presentation on states from research.

Friday –

Video presentation on states from research.