Chapter 7 Notes, Central America Map, and UIL Grade Check

This week we started work on Chapter 7 which covers Central America. Below are notes for Lessons 1 and 2 of the chapter. We also watched a pretty cool short video on the making of the Panama Canal and how it works. I have attached the notes and a link to the video below.

The students have been working on a map assignment and it will be due on Tuesday 11/7. The map and instructions (on the map) are attached below the notes.

Today was a UIL grade check day. I have taken the opportunity to send mini-progress reports home via email or letter to the parents/guardians of any student with a grade below 75 to this point in the 9 weeks. Please check your student's grades online at the Eastern Hills School site.

Panama Canal Video Link: http://www.history.com/topics/panama-canal/videos/panama-canal-locks