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GHSGT Test Prep: Social Studies Vocabulary and Map Skills

Prepare for the GHSGT Social Studies test by improving your vocabulary and map reading skills. Learn key terms and strategies to ace the exam.

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GHSGT Test Prep: Social Studies Vocabulary and Map Skills

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  1. Are You Ready? It’s GHSGT Time!

  2. 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

  3. Map Skills

  4. When you approach a GHSGT 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)

  5. Sample Map Legends

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

  7. TITLE COMPASS ROSE LEGEND SCALE

  8. Find on this Map • The TITLE • 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 • Approximate distance in miles from Sokhumi to Rustavi

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

  10. ARCTIC ZONE N TEMPERATE ZONE TROPICAL ZONE TEMPERATE ZONE ARCTIC ZONE

  11. 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

  12. North Pole Arctic Circle Tropic of Cancer Equator Tropic of Capricorn Antarctic Circle South Pole

  13. Europe Asia North America Africa South America Australia Antarctica

  14. Cardinal Never Eat Soggy Waffles!! North South East West Intermediate Northeast Southeast Northwest Southwest Compass Directions NW NE SW SE

  15. Arctic Ocean Greenland Asia Europe North America Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Africa Pacific Ocean South America Indian Ocean Australia • Which continent is south of Europe? • Which ocean is north of Europe? • Which continent is east of Europe? • What continent is southwest of Asia? • What direction is Africa from South America? • What direction is South America from Europe • What island is northeast of North America? • Which ocean lies east of Asia?

  16. The Global Grid

  17. . Tijuana Juarez . 30°N Chihuahua . Monterrey . 25°N . Tampico . Merida Lake Chapala 20°N * Mexico City 15°N 115°W 110°W 105°W 100°W 95°W 90°W • What body of water is at 105°W longitude? • Is Mexico north or south of the equator? • Is Mexico east or west of the Prime Meridian? • Estimate the longitude of these cities: Monterrey, Chihuahua, Mexico City.

  18. 13 7 22 1 2 21 3 25 17 10 16 20 18 8 11 4 15 14 19 23 5 12 24 9 6 __ Indian Ocean __ Isthmus of Panama __ Europe __ S. America __ Pacific Ocean __ Arabian Peninsula __ Africa __ Asia __ North America __ Island of Greenland __ Atlantic Ocean __ Arctic Ocean __ Pacific Ocean __ Australia __ Andes Mts. __ Bay of Bengal __ Amazon River __ Strait of Gibraltar __ Nile River __ Sea of Japan __ Mississippi River __ Himalayan Mountains __ Gulf of Mexico __ Rocky Mts. __ Island of New Guinea

  19. 13 7 22 1 2 21 3 25 17 10 16 20 18 8 11 4 15 14 19 23 5 12 24 9 6 _12_ Indian Ocean _14_ Isthmus of Panama _2__ Europe _5__ S. America _11_ Pacific Ocean _8__ Arabian Peninsula _4__ Africa _21_ Asia _1__ North America _7__ Island of Greenland _10_ Atlantic Ocean _13_ Arctic Ocean _9__ Pacific Ocean _6__ Australia _24_ Andes Mts. _15_ Bay of Bengal _5__ Amazon River _17_ Strait of Gibraltar _20_ Nile River _3__ Sea of Japan _25_ Mississippi River _18_ Himalayan Mountains _16_ Gulf of Mexico _22_ Rocky Mts. _23_ Island of New Guinea

  20. Time Zones: a division of the earth’s surface in which standard time is kept. Time zones are generally 15° of longitude in width. There are 24 time zones.

  21. Tips on How to pass the GHSGT (Social Studies) • Review the study guide on the Hillgrove website. • Attend review sessions offered by teachers. • Practice tests on USA Test Prep.

  22. More Review Options • Social Studies Review that is installed on all school computers. • See Mrs. Dixon in room 2309 for a review booklet. • See Mrs. Dixon to set up tutoring with a Social Studies teacher. • Use the Social Studies Review packet that is located on the Hillgrove High School – GHSGT Review Social Studies site.

  23. Test Day!! • Get plenty of sleep, at least 8 hours. • Eat a good breakfast. • Dress comfortably • Think positively! • Remember! You can write on your test booklet.

  24. But First… …a quick Pre-test

  25. 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

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

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