Make a slide for each location and answer the clues.
Work from older to newer posts.
You will end the journey in South America.
You will present on Monday.
Let me know if you need help because this is your final grade.
Have Fun!
Friday, April 27, 2012
Wylee
Even though the name of this country may make you think of the cold or even food it is warm in this coastal nation.
Tasks:
This country is long and narrow. If you go to one of the many beaches what ocean will you take a dip in to cool down?
Not only can you swim in this country but you can go climbing in this mountain range which is along the coast.
If you stay along the coast and travel north you may see a mirage when you spend time in this desert.
Tasks:
This country is long and narrow. If you go to one of the many beaches what ocean will you take a dip in to cool down?
Not only can you swim in this country but you can go climbing in this mountain range which is along the coast.
If you stay along the coast and travel north you may see a mirage when you spend time in this desert.
Tyson
You should be happy with your final destination. I know that you have a personal interest in this country. Travel to the largest country in South America. Maybe you could check out the girl from Ipanema. Girl from Ipanema
Tasks:
It should be easy to find this capital city it is in the middle of the country but the easy part is the name, not very original.
On the east coast of this country you will find both the northern and southern parts of this ocean.
Your journey has been long and sometimes difficult. Head to this city and take in Carnival.
Celebrate
Tasks:
It should be easy to find this capital city it is in the middle of the country but the easy part is the name, not very original.
On the east coast of this country you will find both the northern and southern parts of this ocean.
Your journey has been long and sometimes difficult. Head to this city and take in Carnival.
Celebrate
Ro
When you are in this country visit this famous canal.The canal joins the Pacific and Atlantic together and served as a conduit to international trade. This is a narrow country that connects Middle America to South America.
Tasks:
Travel to the capital city with the very original name and while you are there you can take a swim in this gulf which also has an original name. It reminds me of George Foreman who named all his sons George.
What two countries does this country share borders with?
Watch this video to find this answer. When you travel through the canal you will end up in this lake.
Panama Canal
Travel to the capital city with the very original name and while you are there you can take a swim in this gulf which also has an original name. It reminds me of George Foreman who named all his sons George.
What two countries does this country share borders with?
Watch this video to find this answer. When you travel through the canal you will end up in this lake.
Panama Canal
Last Stop
Just like this amazing final, this class and semester are coming to an end. Travel to your final destination then get your presentation together for Monday's class.
Travelling to this continent will take you closer to home. What continent are you going to?
Check out this preview of what you might see.
Preview
This continent is sometimes divided into middle and south.
Travelling to this continent will take you closer to home. What continent are you going to?
Check out this preview of what you might see.
Preview
This continent is sometimes divided into middle and south.
Tyson
Travel to this oil rich country that is not pronounced phonetically an does not follow the grammatical rules no u after the q.
Tasks:
This country has the third largest Oil Reserves in the Middle East. Which two countries have more. Chapter 12 in your text might help you out with this one.
This country is this type of land form. It has bodies of water on three sides.
What two bodies of water surround this country?
Tasks:
This country has the third largest Oil Reserves in the Middle East. Which two countries have more. Chapter 12 in your text might help you out with this one.
This country is this type of land form. It has bodies of water on three sides.
What two bodies of water surround this country?
Ro
Your adventure is coming to an end, two more stops. Travel to this country in the middle east which is named after a Thanksgiving traditional food.
HINT
Tasks:
This country is geographically, politically and officially part of two continents. What are they?
Ankara may be the capital but grab the bull by the horns and travel to this popular coastal city.
If you travel to far south you will have to swim because you will be in this sea. What are the coordinates. Check out chapter 12 if you are stuck.
HINT
Tasks:
This country is geographically, politically and officially part of two continents. What are they?
Ankara may be the capital but grab the bull by the horns and travel to this popular coastal city.
If you travel to far south you will have to swim because you will be in this sea. What are the coordinates. Check out chapter 12 if you are stuck.
Wylee
Need gas? This country produces the most Oil Reserves (barrels per capita) in the Middle East.
Can "wait" until you get there.
Hint
Tasks:
This type of body of water makes up the western border of this country? What is the name of this body of water?
Why do we call this body of water a gulf? What is the definition of a gulf?
What two oil producing power houses border this country?
Can "wait" until you get there.
Hint
Tasks:
This type of body of water makes up the western border of this country? What is the name of this body of water?
Why do we call this body of water a gulf? What is the definition of a gulf?
What two oil producing power houses border this country?
Go East
When you leave Africa and travel North you will be in the Middle East. This region has numerous natural resources which makes may of the countries very wealthy.
Ro
Now that you know the continent you should be on it is time to head to this country. Travel to Mozambique and take a boat to this island. If you need more help you can use this clue.
CLUE
Tasks:
You may watch channels on your television but I am looking you a different kind of channel. Check out chapter 3 if you need help. Give the definition of a channel as a map reference.
Now that you know I don't mean MTV or VH1. What channel separates this country from the rest of the African continent.
On the west coast what ocean will you find?
CLUE
Tasks:
You may watch channels on your television but I am looking you a different kind of channel. Check out chapter 3 if you need help. Give the definition of a channel as a map reference.
Now that you know I don't mean MTV or VH1. What channel separates this country from the rest of the African continent.
On the west coast what ocean will you find?
Wylee
You should enjoy your next stop because I know you like saying the name of this country. Travel to this tiny country which borbers South Africa.
Tasks:
When did Apartheid end in this countries neighbor?
What is the capital of this country?
The flag for this country is very unique? What does it look like?
Tasks:
When did Apartheid end in this countries neighbor?
What is the capital of this country?
The flag for this country is very unique? What does it look like?
Tyson
Travel to this small country on the west coast of Africa. If you go to far south you will be in Sierra Leone and to far North Guinea-Bissau.
Tasks:
I already gave you the countries that share the northern and southern borders. If you travel west where will you be?
The flag for this country is tri-colored, what are the colors?
This country is pretty close to this line of latitude. What is it?
What is the weather like?
I already gave you the countries that share the northern and southern borders. If you travel west where will you be?
The flag for this country is tri-colored, what are the colors?
This country is pretty close to this line of latitude. What is it?
What is the weather like?
Your Next Destination
It is now time to gather your stuff and travel to the second largest continent. Still not sure where you are going then this clue might be helpful.
CLUE
CLUE
Tyson
Your Asian adventure is coming to an end, but first one more stop. This may help you find your way. Think back to an old Robin Williams movie Good Morning ______________.
CLUE
Tasks:
The flag of this country symbolizes the revolution, check it out.
If you travel south you will end up in this gulf? What is the definition of a gulf?
In what year was this country given independance? Who colonized this country? If you read chapter 10 in your text you might know this. Parlez vous Francais?
CLUE
Tasks:
The flag of this country symbolizes the revolution, check it out.
If you travel south you will end up in this gulf? What is the definition of a gulf?
In what year was this country given independance? Who colonized this country? If you read chapter 10 in your text you might know this. Parlez vous Francais?
Ro
Your adventure in Asia is coming to an end but first head to this little country in Southeastern Asia, between Malaysia and Indonesia, sing a song on your way.
Tasks:
What is the date of independance for this island? (check out your ext book ch. 10)
Who colonized this country?
What are the coordinates of this island? (latitude and longitude)
Tasks:
What is the date of independance for this island? (check out your ext book ch. 10)
Who colonized this country?
What are the coordinates of this island? (latitude and longitude)
Wylee
Your time in Asia is coming to an end but first you need to stop at this island nation. This island nation was colonized by the Netherlands. Still don't know, you might need to read your text chapter 10.
Tasks:
This country is an example of one of the map references from chapter 3.
What two bodies of water border this island nation?
In what year did this country gain Independence?
Tasks:
This country is an example of one of the map references from chapter 3.
What two bodies of water border this island nation?
In what year did this country gain Independence?
You are Over Half Way There
One more stop in Asia then it will be off to Africa. Head east to Southeast Asia Which includes Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Myanmar, Malaysia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Wylee
Travel to this country which is in Southern Asia, between Burma and India. You better desh on over to this country. Listen to the music of the National Anthem., don't forget to sing along.
Tasks:
What is the capital of this country?
What bay makes up this countries southern border?
The delta landmass comprise mainly of three mighty rivers the-Ganges, the Brahmaputra and the Meghna, with a network of numerous rivers and canals. What is a delta?
Tasks:
What is the capital of this country?
What bay makes up this countries southern border?
The delta landmass comprise mainly of three mighty rivers the-Ganges, the Brahmaputra and the Meghna, with a network of numerous rivers and canals. What is a delta?
Tyson
Head to this country in South Asia that has the world's second largest population.
Tasks:
Many of the people hear pray 5 times a day facing Mecca. What is the national religion?
If you memory is poor you may want to refer to chapter 2 map references to answer this question. This country is what type of land form?
For a landmass to be considered on of these the must have water on three sides. This country has Arabian Sea to the west and this bay to the east and the Indian Ocean to the south.
Travel to the captal city?
Tyson
Your next destination shares a border with Russia to the north and China to the west.
Tasks:
Now that you know what landlocked means, you are in another landlocked country. This country is just slightly larger than the most northern state.
If you go to the south central area you will come across this desert.
You have an appointment with the president so you better learn his name
Tasks:
Now that you know what landlocked means, you are in another landlocked country. This country is just slightly larger than the most northern state.
If you go to the south central area you will come across this desert.
You have an appointment with the president so you better learn his name
Wylee
Head to the most populated country in South Asia. When you are there you could have some egg foo young. 中华人民共和国
Tasks:
Travel to the capital city where you could visit the Olympic village.
When you are in China travel to one of the three mountain ranges. Which one did you pick?
This country is highly populated, in fact it has the ____________ largest population in the world.
Tasks:
Travel to the capital city where you could visit the Olympic village.
This country is highly populated, in fact it has the ____________ largest population in the world.
Ro
This country is divided in two due to political differences. But don't panic you are going to the democratic part of this country. Make sure you stay south.
Tasks
If you go to far north you will be in the bordering country.
If you go east you can take a dip in this sea.
If you would have been in the capital in 1988 you could have taken in some Olympic events. You may also go there to do some sole searching
Tasks
If you go to far north you will be in the bordering country.
If you go east you can take a dip in this sea.
If you would have been in the capital in 1988 you could have taken in some Olympic events. You may also go there to do some sole searching
Course Evaluation
Make sure you complete the final course evaluation. You can find it at My UTTC or the following link.
Course Evaluation
Course Evaluation
Class Today
Please work on your final today. You can present your regions assignment and final on Monday at 11:00 a.m.
Don't Get Confused
Because there are a number of new posts make sure you start with the older ones first.
Eastward Bound
Tyson
This Pacific Island may have a short name but that does not mean it will be easy to find. Travel to this former UK Territory and have Fun.
Tasks
In case you are still lost here is another clue. This little island coordinates are ?? degrees south and 175 degrees east. It would be to easy if I gave you both coordinates.
Did you know that you are at a group of explosive islands. What kind of islands are you at, watch out for the lava.
What is the climate like on this island? Are you in a swimsuit or a parka?
Tasks
In case you are still lost here is another clue. This little island coordinates are ?? degrees south and 175 degrees east. It would be to easy if I gave you both coordinates.
Did you know that you are at a group of explosive islands. What kind of islands are you at, watch out for the lava.
What is the climate like on this island? Are you in a swimsuit or a parka?
Ro
You should feel right at home when you venture to this island just based on the familiar name. It is a former US territory.
Tasks
The capital of this island is so nice they named it twice.
This island is not the only former US Territory. Find one other former US Territory.
Think back to when we learned about the map references, those land and water terminology that drove everyone crazy. This country is an example of one of those references. It is land so that should increase your odds of getting this.
Wylee
Make your way to Australia's closest neighbor, but be careful they had a major earthquake in one of their major cities, Christchurch.
Tasks:
What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Christchurch?
Take a road trip to the capital of this country, where are you? This may be the capital but it is not the largest city. Where would you be if you were in the largest city.
When you are in this country you should eat this meat, but if you don't have it here no worries because this is there largest export. If you ask the locals say will say that it is not baaaaad
Tasks:
What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Christchurch?
Take a road trip to the capital of this country, where are you? This may be the capital but it is not the largest city. Where would you be if you were in the largest city.
When you are in this country you should eat this meat, but if you don't have it here no worries because this is there largest export. If you ask the locals say will say that it is not baaaaad
Are You Ready to Go Down Under?
It is time to leave the northern hemisphere, but only for a short time. I bet you thought you were headed for Australia. Come on this is the Amazing Final not the Average Final. There are other countries to visit, how about some time in the islands
Good Day Mate!
Put another shrimp on the bar bee. You may hear this at your next stop. They really are speaking English listen carefully.
Tyson
Ever want to visit one of the "stan" countries, here is your chance. This is the largest of the "stan" countries. This country also happens to be the worlds largest landlocked country.
Tasks
What does it mean to be landlocked?
This country maybe landlocked but when you are there you could wash your feet in this sea.
This country has a number of neighbors with "stan" in their name. Name three of the other "stan" countries.
Tasks
What does it mean to be landlocked?
This country maybe landlocked but when you are there you could wash your feet in this sea.
This country has a number of neighbors with "stan" in their name. Name three of the other "stan" countries.
Ro
After you have had your fill of tea on the royals it is time to travel to one of the "stan" countries. Uze better not get confused and go to the wrong country.
Tasks:
The "stans" have it! This country shares borders with four other stan" countries. Name three of the bordering countries.
Add to your flag collection and pick one up in this country.
Make sure you take in the sights in this city, which happens to be the capital.
Tasks:
The "stans" have it! This country shares borders with four other stan" countries. Name three of the bordering countries.
Add to your flag collection and pick one up in this country.
Make sure you take in the sights in this city, which happens to be the capital.
Wylee
The third counry you will visit is part of the former Soviet Union it is the larget country and the capital is Moscow.
Tasks
When you are in the largest country in the world you should make a stop at this sea. It is the opposite of white.
Take time to travel to the largest mountain range at your destination.
Learn some of the history of the country. If you go to this colorful square you will soak in the history found at the Kremlin.
Tasks
When you are in the largest country in the world you should make a stop at this sea. It is the opposite of white.
Take time to travel to the largest mountain range at your destination.
Learn some of the history of the country. If you go to this colorful square you will soak in the history found at the Kremlin.
Now Where?
The next area you will be travelling to will a country that was part of the former Soviet Union. Take a ride on the Trans-Siberian railroad.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)