1. The Western Cordillera
& Earthquake Drill
Social Studies 9
Mr. Schofield
Lesson 10
Thursday, May 8th, 2014
2. 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
3. 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?
4. • 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
5.
6. 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
13. Are You Prepared?
1. Think about this for one minute …
2. Discuss this with a neighbour or table …
3. Class discussion about this idea
14. 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