Monday: Labor Day

Tuesday: Review the 5 themes of geography and World Cultures Model. Introductory vocabulary to SW Asia… What can one learn about SW Asia and the people that live there?

Wednesday: Drawing for term paper topics today. Deadlines and expectations will be discussed. Get started on generating an understanding of your topic. Email me if you have questions. Maps are due tomorrow. Know both maps, physical as well as political.

Thursday: Maps of SW Asia are due. Quiz…

Start “The Human Planet – Deserts, Life in the Furnace”. What does it take to live in desert regions? How is desert life different from that in Sacramento, California? Why are many desert peoples Muslim?   

Start on Ch. 25, Section 1 reading guides for Monday. Be sure to include the Section prologues. Quiz on Monday.

Friday:Finish “The Human Planet…”

Head's up -  26.3, due next Wednesday