1. Monday 8/31/15; Tuesday 9/1/15 Do Now: (you can just write the answers!)  Geologists originally believed that there used to be one supercontinent called what?  Which is the only state that is made up entirely by the Gulf Coastal Plain?  Where do many geologists go in search of fossils within the state of Louisiana?  In the book which animal does it say meandering streams look like?  Where does the extra water go from heavy rain when the river cannot hold it?  What is it called when the Mississippi river enters the Gulf of Mexico?  What is one of the greatest threats facing Louisiana today?  Which natural disaster destroyed approximately 64,000 acres of land in one day?  The search for which natural resources has also had a major effect on coastal erosion?  ALL native rock in Louisiana is which type of rock?  Because of which delta is Louisiana rich in natural resources?  All of Louisiana at some time or another has been a what?  Faults usually run in which direction?

2. Kahoots review:  Google/search:  https://kahoot.it https://kahoot.it  Add it to your home screen since we will be using this for the school year  Put your name or initials so that I know who you are because this will count for participation points  Label a lined piece of paper #1-25 down the left side; #26-50 down the right if you are re-taking the states quiz

4. Writing initiative: NARRATIVE  Often Entertains  Has events  More loosely structured  Connecting words only as needed for chronology  Lots of action  Tells a story

5. Complete a 4 Square in your journal Reason: We learn here Reason : We meet friends Complete Sentence: School is a great place Reason: We do experiments Reason: I love school

6. 4 square Reason: We learn here Detail: I like to learn science Detail: Detail Reason : We meet friends Detail: My best friend is in my class Detail: Complete Sentence: School is a great place Reason: We do experiments Detail: I built a volcano yesterday Detail: Detail Reason: I love school Closing sentence ?

7. 4 square Reason: We learn here Detail: I like to learn science Detail: read Detail: math Reason : We meet friends Detail: My best friend is in my class Detail: share lunch Detail: do our homework Complete Sentence: School is a great place Reason: We do experiments Detail: I built a volcano yesterday Detail: used dangerous chemicals Detail: learned about safety Reason: I love school Closing sentence ? School is a great place because we learn, meet friends and play

8.  Louisiana Hurricane evacuation route writing activity SPIRAL Reason Detail: Reason: Detail: I need a Hurricane Evacuation Plan because I live in Louisiana. Reason: Detail: Reason: Detail

9. Louisiana Hurricane evacuation route writing activity SPIRAL Reason: Preparation Detail: pack necessities only so I can have room to fit in the car. Detail: board up the house and sandbag the doors Detail: make sure roommates have a plan in place as well; if your plan falls through, ask to travel with them Reason: Family Detail: by myself; make sure roommates have what they need also Detail: clarify with roommates what other household chores need taken care of before we depart Detail: verify with people at home (Pittsburgh) that you have made evacuation plans to leave I need a Hurricane Evacuation Plan because I live in Louisiana. Reason: I need to get to Safe Place Detail: I would go to my aunt/uncle’s house in Georgia so I can stay as long as I like without having to spend any money. Detail: hurricanes can be dangerous and cause harm Hurricanes can be disastrous in Louisiana. Closing Sentence: I want to make sure I am fully prepared for a category 5 hurricane and that I have a safe location I can evacuate to for an extended period of time.

10. Put your route in Chronological Order First Second Third Fourth Fifth SPIRAL

11. Chronological Order Of Route First: Leave Baton Rouge, make sure house is secure and locked Second: Leave Baton Rouge via I-10/I-12 West; bring essentials: water, nonperishable's; make sure car has a full tank of gas Third: Head towards Atlanta, GA, starting on I-10/I- 12W until you hit I-65N crossing into Georgia Fourth: Stay in Atlanta, GA with aunt/uncle OR college friends until it is safe to come home Fifth: If Atlanta is not safe, I would attempt to clarify this information previously and either A) travel with one of my roommates outside of Baton Rouge or B) head to Dallas to stay with one of my brothers friends from the Marines SPIRAL