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Geography Challenge Dates: Two Deaf Smith classes are listed twice due to a weird rotation schedule. I have other classes that can swap around. The Deaf Smith BIL classes are English/Spanish and have a number of students who are fluent in both langauges. They can be paired with an English speaking class. (45 mins) || Haskell || Indian Lane || thaskell@rtmsd.org ||  ||
 * Date || Class || School || Contact person ||  ||
 * Tuesday, May 13th 8:45 - 9:30 (CDT) || Davis (BIL) || Deaf Smith || kherbert@lcisd.org ||  ||
 * Tuesday, May 13th 8:45 - 9:30 (CDT) || Laini Ferriell || Tri County North || elaina_ferriell@tcn.k12.oh.us ||  ||
 * Wednesday, May 14th 8:45 - 9:30 (CDT) ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Wednesday, May 14th 8:45 - 9:30 (CDT) ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Thursday, May 15th 8:45 - 9:30 (CDT) ||  ||   || x ||   ||
 * Thursday, May 15th 8:45 - 9:30 (CDT) ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Monday, May 19th 1:00 - 1:45 (CDT) || Mclean || Deaf Smith || kherbert@lcisd.org ||  ||
 * Monday, May 19th 1:00 - 1:45 (CDT) || Danielle Fabich ||  ||  ||   ||
 * Friday May 16th 1:30 - 2:15 CDT || Jochen || Deaf Smith || kherbert@lcisd.org ||  ||
 * Friday May 16th 2:30 - 3:15 (EDT)
 * Monday, May 19th 1:00 - 1:45 (CDT) || Danielle Fabich ||  ||  ||   ||
 * Friday May 16th 1:30 - 2:15 CDT || Jochen || Deaf Smith || kherbert@lcisd.org ||  ||
 * Friday May 16th 2:30 - 3:15 (EDT)
 * Friday May 16th 2:30 - 3:15 (EDT)
 * Monday May 19th 8:45 - 9:30 ((CDT) || Petereson || Deaf Smith || kherbert@lcisd.org ||  ||
 * Monday May 19th 8:45 - 9:30 ((CDT) ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Tuesday May 20th 8:45 - 9:30 (CDT) || Bishop || Deaf Smith || kherbert@lcisd.org ||  ||
 * Tuesday May 20th 8:45 - 9:30 (CDT) || Bishop || Deaf Smith || kherbert@lcisd.org ||  ||
 * Tuesday May 20th 8:45 - 9:30 (CDT) || Bishop || Deaf Smith || kherbert@lcisd.org ||  ||
 * Tuesday May 20th 8:45 - 9:30 (CDT) || Bishop || Deaf Smith || kherbert@lcisd.org ||  ||


 * Purpose: Students will use higher level thinking skills to evaluate information given, form new questions, and come to a conclusion about were a mystery school is located.
 * TEKS:
 * S 4.6(A) The student will compare and contrast patterns of change of weather including temperature, precipitation, and winds.
 * S 4.11(B) The student will analyze information regarding the effects of the oceans on land.
 * SS4.7(B) The student will relate physical characteristics such as land form, climate, and vegetation, to a variety of regions in Texas and the western hemisphere.
 * SS4.3(E) The student will investigate leaders important to the founding of Texas as a republic and state, including Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, Anson Jones, Susannah Dickinson, Mary Crownover Rabb, Sarah Bowman, Carry Nation, and Jesse Chisom.
 * SS4.13(A) The student will compare how people in different regions of Texas earn their living today.
 * SS4.13(B) The student will explain how geographic factors have influenced the location of economic activities in Texas.

Presentation should answer the following questions
 * Description:
 * Before the DL activity students will reseach and answer a list of questions (Below) about their enviroment.
 * Students will then create a presentation (5 min or less) that presents this information without naming the region.
 * During the DL: Students will give their presentations to the other class, and watch the other class's presentation taking notes. (10 min)
 * After the presentations - mikes will be muted and students will use the information from their notes, maps, globes, books, and the internet to figure out the other school's location. They will develop a few yes/no questions (10 - 15 min)
 * After the research time students will ask the other school their yes/no questions and get answers (5 min)
 * For students will meet breifly with their group to confirm their answer. (5 min)
 * Both schools will give their answer about the location of the other school (5 mim)
 * Students will reveal the location of their school.
 * Students will reveal the location of their school.
 * 1) How does a large body of water affect your weather? What direction is it from your area?
 * 2) What are your average high and low temperatures?
 * 3) What is your average rainfall?
 * 4) What type(s) of natural disasters are you most likely to prepare for?
 * 5) How have natural disasters affected the ecosystem of your area?
 * 6) How have natural disasters affected the soco/economic system of your area?
 * 7) Who are two historical figures that have had a major influence on your area?
 * 8) What are the major crops or industries for your region?
 * 9) What geographic factors lead these industries being in your region?
 * 10) Describe a major historical site near you and its significance without naming it?