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It’s GHSGT Time ! But what's on it??

It’s GHSGT Time ! But what's on it??. Are You Ready?. There are 4 main Content Sections. FIRST: American Government/Civics (about 18% of test)

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It’s GHSGT Time ! But what's on it??

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  1. It’s GHSGT Time!But what's on it?? Are You Ready?

  2. There are 4 main Content Sections FIRST: American Government/Civics • (about 18% of test) • These items test your knowledge of the philosophical foundations of the U.S. government and how that philosophy developed into the structure and function of the U.S. government. Also tested is your knowledge of the U.S. government’s relationship to states and to its citizens.

  3. SECOND U.S. History (about 51% of test) • U.S. History to 1865 (approximately 26% of the test) • These items test your knowledge of major events and themes in U.S. history from early European colonization to the end of the Civil War. • U.S. History since 1865 (approximately 25% of the test) • These items test your knowledge of major events and themes in U.S. history from Reconstruction to the late twentieth century.

  4. THIRD World Geography • (about 13% of test) • These items test your knowledge of the importance and impact of physical and cultural geography on the development of regions throughout the world. Assessment of this domain will focus on geography content that you will have had an opportunity to learn in your study of World History and U.S. History.

  5. FOURTH World History • (about 18% of test) • Although the GPS World History standards begin in pre-history and extend to the early days of the twenty-first century, items in this domain will test your knowledge of major events and themes beginning with the Renaissance and Reformation period and ending in the second half of the twentieth century.

  6. Break It Down All 4 sections contain MAP QUESTIONS!

  7. …a quick Pre-test • Which factor do geographers most commonly study to learn about the culture of a nation? • A. the political borders of a nation • B. the geographical size of a nation • C. the religious practices of a nation’s population • D. the technological abilities of a nation’s population • Which natural resource is most important for the growth of human populations? • A. oil reserves • B. precious gems • C. iron ore deposits • D. groundwater supplies

  8. …a quick Pre-test • Which factor is the most important to geographers studying a culture region? • A. climate patterns • B. political borders • C. natural resources • D. language families • To divide places on Earth based on physical features, geographers commonly group places into • A. regions. • B. cultures. • C. locations. • D. countries.

  9. Lets Review Map Skills

  10. When you approach a GHSGT or EOCT question that contains a MAP, be sure to: • Read the map TITLE first • Check the LEGEND or KEY for symbols • “Read” the map – see where and how the symbols are used • Remember, “to” is where you are going; “from” is where you started! • Read all maps carefully, follow any arrows and other clues provided • WRITE ON THE TEST!!! (Remember to DO this)

  11. Sample Map Legends

  12. Find these Map Features on the next slide… • Map Title • Legend/Key • Directional Indicator • Scale

  13. Map Title ? Legend/Key? Directional Indicator? Scale? TITLE COMPASS ROSE LEGEND SCALE

  14. Give It A Try • Find on this Map • Information shared in the LEGEND/KEY • The DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR • Region of this country with the highest elevation • Two cities located in the lowest elevation region • Body of water that borders this country • City that is further north: Rustavi or Poti • City that is further east: Gori or Batumi • Two countries that border Georgia • Importance of Mt. Elbrus • Capital city of Georgia

  15. LATITUDE = imaginary lines that measure distance north and south of the EquatorLONGITUDE = imaginary lines that measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian

  16. ARCTIC ZONE N TEMPERATE ZONE TROPICAL ZONE TEMPERATE ZONE ARCTIC ZONE

  17. Climate Zones Explained • TROPICS • North and south of Equator, between 22.5°N and 22.5°S • Warmest climate region • Sun’s direct rays always shine here • ARCTIC ZONES • North of 66.5°N and south of 66.5°S • Coldest climate regions • Sun’s rays are never direct/winter season has very long nights/summer has very long days • TEMPERATE ZONES • Between Tropics and Arctic Zones in both hemispheres • Temperatures are moderate – neither extremely cold nor extremely hot for long periods of time

  18. Why VOCABULARY? • Social Studies is all about MAKINGCONNECTIONS • Key Terms provide relational clues to guide you in answering test questions! • The more WORDS you know, the smarter you are

  19. Spending more money than you take in; opposite of a surplus Learning & Studying Words • Option #1 Note Card Set Front = WORD Back = Definition & Connection deficit

  20. Learning & Studying Words • Option #2 WORD WEBS Use template on wiki (or I can make copies) • Includes: • Word • Definition • Synonym • Picture/Link • Sentence/Description http://plcsocialstudies.pbwiki.com/GHSGT+PREP

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