Download VS 2 ac Virginia Geography

2013-2014
Reading
4.6 Fiction/Nonfiction (a,c,d)
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Context clues
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Word origins
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Word reference materials
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Synonyms, antonyms,
homonyms, multiple
meanings
4.4 Fiction Comprehension (a,b,d.e)
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Author’s purpose
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Explain choice of language,
setting, and purpose
contribute to author’s
purpose
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Major events/supporting
details
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Relationship between text
and previously read
materials
4.5 Nonfiction Comprehension(d,f)
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simple inferences
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summarize content
Oral Language
4.1
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present accurate directions to
individuals and small groups
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contribute to group discussions
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correct language and specific
vocabulary to communicate
4.2 oral reports
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Use subject-related
information and vocabulary
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Listen to and read
information
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Organize information for
clarity
Language
Science
4.8 a-d Mechanics/Usage (d, f)
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Noun-pronoun agreement
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Adjectives/adverbs
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Demonstrate how to
avoid run-on sentences
4.1 Scientific Method
(Integrated throughout year)
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observations, conclusions,
inferences, and predictions;
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hypotheses variables
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measure linear distance,
volume, mass, and
temperature;
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metric measures are used
to collect, record, and
report data;
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bar and basic line graphs;
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predictions are made based
on data from picture
graphs, bar graphs, and
basic line graphs
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Edit for correct
capitalization, grammar,
spelling and punctuation
4.7 Effective writing
 Writing plan
 Focus on one aspect of a
topic
 Organize writing to convey
a central idea
4.9 VA Natural Resources
Watershed and water resources
Chesapeake Bay
Mineral & energy resources
Importance of forests
Plant and animal resources
Soil and land use in Virginia
4.7 The student will investigate and
understand the organization of the
solar system. Key concepts include
a) the planets in the solar system;
b) the order of the planets in the solar
system; and
c) the relative sizes of the planets.
4.8 The student will investigate and
understand the relationships among
Earth, the moon, and the sun. Key
concepts include
a) the motions of Earth, the moon, and
the sun;
b) the causes for Earth’s seasons;
c) the causes for the phases of the
moon;
d) the relative size, position, age, and
makeup of Earth, the moon, and the
sun; and
e) historical contributions in
understanding the Earth-moon-sun
system. (NASA Apollo Missions
Contributions of Aristotle, Ptolemy,
Copernicus, Galileo)
Math
Social Studies
VS 2 a-c Virginia Geography
4.1 The student will
a) identify orally and in writing the
place value for each digit in a whole
number expressed through millions;
b) compare two whole numbers
expressed through millions using
symbols (>, <, or =); and
c) round whole numbers expressed
through millions to the nearest
thousand, ten thousand, and hundred
thousand.
SOL 4.4 The student will
a) estimate sums, differences, …;
b) add, subtract, and multiply whole
numbers;
d) solve single-step and multistep
addition, subtractions, …problems with
whole numbers
SOL 4.15 The student will recognize,
create, and extend numerical and
geometric patterns
SOL 4.16 The student will
a) recognize and demonstrate the
meaning of equality in an equation; and
b) investigate and describe the
associative property for addition and
multiplication.
(page 7 in guide)
locating Virginia and it’s bordering
states on maps of the United States
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Atlantic Ocean
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Chesapeake Bay
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Maryland
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West Virginia
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Kentucky
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Tennessee
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North Carolina
Locating and describing Virginia’s 5 regions
(page 8 guide)
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Fall Line
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Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
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Piedmont region
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Eastern Shore
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Rolling Hills
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Blue Ridge Mountains
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Appalachian Mountain system
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Great Valley of Virginia
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Appalachian Plateau
Identify and locate Virginia’s water features
(page 15 guide)
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Peninsula
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James River
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Richmond
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Yorktown
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York River
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Potomac River
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Alexandria
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Rappahannock River
VS 10 B Describing the major products and
industries of Virginia’s 5 VS 2 d-e, 3a
Virginia Indians/
Physical geography and native
peoples past, and present of
Virginia
How native Americans adapted to
their climate and environment to
secure food, clothing and shelter
VS. 3b-c Jamestown Colony
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Location of Jamestown
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How geography influenced the
decision to settle at Jamestown
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Charters of VA Company
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VA Assembly (burgesses)
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Woman and Africans
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Tobacco economy
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Hardships
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Changes that ensured survival
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Interactions with Powhatan
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Change in settlers relations
with Powhatan