The document outlines the lesson plan for a social studies class about the Western Cordillera region. It includes: 1) An earthquake drill scheduled for 2pm where students will drop, cover, and hold on for 60 seconds before evacuating to the school oval for attendance. 2) Instructions for students to hand in posters and evaluations about the Western Cordillera regions as well as present their posters in class. 3) An upcoming lesson about earthquakes in the region and a closing discussion about being prepared for earthquakes.

1. The Western Cordillera
& Earthquake Drill
Social Studies 9
Mr. Schofield
Lesson 10
Thursday, May 8th, 2014

2. Today’s pathway
• Check-in, Attendance
• Current Events
• Hand In Posters, Rubric, & Evaluation
• Big One @ 2 (Earthquake Drill)
• Present Posters (if time permits)
• Earthquake Lesson & Activity
• Closing: Check for Understanding
• Next Class: The Arctic Region

3. The Western Cordillera Posters
• Each Group Hand In Poster
• Include 1 Rubric for Group (all names included)
• Everybody Hand In ‘Peer Evaluation’ Form
• Presentations Will Take Place Today or Monday
• Any Questions?

4. • District wide Earthquake drill today
• @ 2:00 pm (Duration TBD)
• Simulation of sound on PA
• DROP, COVER, & HOLD ON
• Count out loud (calmly) to 60
• Wait for directions to exit school
• Walk to the oval (STAY WITH CLASS)
• Attendance taken at oval
• Leave belongings in classroom
The big one @
2

6. Poster Presentations
• Each group will present from front of room
• Please listen while others are presenting
• The Following Order:
• Historical Details
• Cities
• Provinces
• Bodies of Water
• Topography
• Climate
• Vegetation

7. Earthquakes in this Region

8. Earthquakes in this Region

9. Earthquakes in this Region

10. Earthquakes in this Region

11. Earthquakes in this Region

12. Earthquakes in this Region

13. Are You Prepared?
1. Think about this for one minute …
2. Discuss this with a neighbour or table …
3. Class discussion about this idea

14. Closing
• Do you have any questions?
• Homework: Enjoy Weekend (finish forms?)
• Next Class:
– We will move on to the Arctic Region
– Remember to sign-up for the current events
– THESE REGIONAL FORMS ARE DUE ON MONDAY!
• Appalachian
• Great Lakes
• Interior Plains