Friday Fall Fun!

Greetings!

Tonight is the Fall Fair.  I hope many of you will be able to attend.  It should be a great time for everyone!

Next week we will be having a test over the Northeast States.  See the information below for details about the test.  I emailed a new spelling list for the week. 

Study Guide

Northeast States Test

Test Date: Tuesday, September 18^th

You should be able to:

·        Match the 11 Northeast States to their capitals (use book p. 38/map we made in class; http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm)

·        Use a blank, numbered map to match the state to its name

·        Read a population density map (p. 39)

·        Know basic map skills (direction/compass rose; map scale; types of specialty maps (p.17); map key & its purpose)

·        Define Mayflower Compact (p. 42); Mass Production (p.45); Democracy (p.42 & p.46); Declaration of Independence vs. Constitution (p.46); population density (p. 52-53)

·        **Describe similarities/differences between life in a big city and life in a small town (e.g. housing; jobs; transportation; activities/ things to do) (p.54-59)

 

Have a great Weekend!