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👌 MAP SYMBOLS 👌 ⇨  Introductory information on Map symbols can be found in the previous blog post titled   Introduction to Map Reading  as well as  Map Symbols .  ⇨  Following the discussions in class, view the attached Key/Legend and make note of the map symbols.  ⇨  To review the information on Map Symbols and COMPLETE THE QUIZ visit  NatKen Educational Center FREE online Map Symbols Course Review  and start your revision.  ⇨  You can also CREATE YOUR OWN MAP at  National Geographic ⇨  You can watch the video below 👇  for more information. Feel free to place a comment below or your answers to let me know you were here. ENJOY💁

The term "detox" according to dictionary.com refers to "a process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances."  Now relating to education,  you may wonder: Is a brain detox necessary? Is it even possible? The answer is Yes and Yes! Over the holidays school children are allowed to stay up late... like super late; over-eat and eat all sort of crap and literally drown themselves in electronic devices. However as the school term approaches, preparation and counteraction of these holiday effects become necessary if children are to perform at their optimum. Here's how to detox your brain after the holidays. 1. Cut back on sugar As the saying goes "garbage in garbage out" meaning whatever you put in is what you will get out. Excess sugar impairs our cognitive skills which speaks directly to our ability to learn.  Studies on brain activity provides evidence that shows that overeating alt...

We've all heard of the solar system. This post will provide all the information you will need for classroom purposes. OBJECTIVES 1. Define Solar System, Eclipse, orbit 2. List the planets in order of distance from the sun 3. State the distance of each planet (in million km's) from the sun 4. Describe the characteristics of each planet (at least 5 things about each. The video below will provide some necessary information. Enjoy...

Possible Exam Questions 1. Define spheres, asthenosphere 2. What is earth's age 3. Identify earth's four spheres 4. Define each sphere 5. Define system 6. Differentiate between open and closed system 7. Define Mohorovic discontinuity 8. Define Gutenberg discontinuity 9. State 4 importance of the atmosphere to man and hrs environment 10. Identify the layers of the atmosphere 11. State at least 3 characteristics of EACH layer.  Include the distance above ground 12. List 4 problems affecting earth 13. List 4 ways that we can care for earth 14. Define plates,  plate tectonics, pangea, continental drift, subduction zone, ocean trenches , convection currents 15.Explain why plates move 16. State 3 evidence to support the continental drift  theory 17. State the names of the 7 very large plates 18. Name the 3 plate boundaries 19. Use a diagram to explain what happens at a convergent plate margin 20. G...

Possible Exam Questions 1. Using 5 sentences, Explain the formation of earth 2. What shape is the earth? 3. Name the shape of the earth 4. Name 4 proof of earth shape.   5. With the aid of a diagram,  describe 2 of these proof 6. Name the layers of the earth 7. State 3 characteristics of EACH layer 8. Differentiate between SIAL and SIMA 9. Define lithosphere,  asthenosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere 10. Define lunar eclipse 11. Draw a diagram to show the layers of the earth.  Include the measurement of each layer  12. What is the size of the earth. 13.What is the size of the earth from west to east. 14. What is the size of the earth from north to south. 15. Name the 2 movements made by earth 16. Differentiate between rotation and revolution 17. State the duration of earth's rotation 18. State the duration of earth's revolution 19. In what direction does the earth rotate 20. What is the sun's distan...