Prepare for the World Geography SOL Test!!!!
It's never too early to start preparing for the SOL test that you will be taking at the end of the school year. Although the material on the test will be imbedded into the AP Human Geography daily lessons, practicing using the resources below is highly encouraged!
World Geography SOL End of Course Exam
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Testing Locations are arranged alphabetically. The spreadsheet is on my door!
SOL Bootcamps - Come after school from 2:30-4:00 for review games and practice!
Monday, May 21st
Tuesday, May 22nd
Wednesday, May 23rd
From the website below you can view the Curriculum Framework for the World Geography course that our SOL Test is designed from. Review the framework, particularly the column titled "Essential Knowledge". I think you will find that most of the information is found within the curriculum of the AP Human Geography course.....or assumed prior knowledge for the AP Human Geography course.
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/history_socialscience/
This is a practice test that was posted by a VA school district.....give it a try!
http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~cwalton/solpracticetestgeography.htm
Here is another practice test! When you get to the end of the test click on the "Check Your Work" button...34 or more correct equates to a "Pass Proficient" score....better yet, 54 or more would equate to a "Pass Advanced"!
http://www.augusta.k12.va.us/cms/lib01/VA01000173/Centricity/Domain/91/2013_released_world_geography_sol_study_guide.htm
Here is a review packet that was created by a teacher in Newport News....very helpful with nice pics...ENJOY!
http://denbigh.nn.k12.va.us/export/sites/Denbigh/documents/SOL_prep_packetx.pdf
The document below can be used to check your answers on the SOL Quizzes that will be done in class as we prepare for the exam. Do yourself a favor and really try the quizzes first, then use it to check your answers!
World Geography SOL End of Course Exam
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Testing Locations are arranged alphabetically. The spreadsheet is on my door!
SOL Bootcamps - Come after school from 2:30-4:00 for review games and practice!
Monday, May 21st
Tuesday, May 22nd
Wednesday, May 23rd
From the website below you can view the Curriculum Framework for the World Geography course that our SOL Test is designed from. Review the framework, particularly the column titled "Essential Knowledge". I think you will find that most of the information is found within the curriculum of the AP Human Geography course.....or assumed prior knowledge for the AP Human Geography course.
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/history_socialscience/
This is a practice test that was posted by a VA school district.....give it a try!
http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~cwalton/solpracticetestgeography.htm
Here is another practice test! When you get to the end of the test click on the "Check Your Work" button...34 or more correct equates to a "Pass Proficient" score....better yet, 54 or more would equate to a "Pass Advanced"!
http://www.augusta.k12.va.us/cms/lib01/VA01000173/Centricity/Domain/91/2013_released_world_geography_sol_study_guide.htm
Here is a review packet that was created by a teacher in Newport News....very helpful with nice pics...ENJOY!
http://denbigh.nn.k12.va.us/export/sites/Denbigh/documents/SOL_prep_packetx.pdf
The document below can be used to check your answers on the SOL Quizzes that will be done in class as we prepare for the exam. Do yourself a favor and really try the quizzes first, then use it to check your answers!
sol_quizzes_1-16_-_review_guides.doc | |
File Size: | 72 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Here is the PowerPoint from the "Where are you if you see...." activity. This is a great review...as statistics have shown, studying this could have an impact on whether you achieve a Pass Proficient or Pass Advance! Remember...our class goal is to have at least 50% Pass Advanced!
where_are_you_part_1.pptx | |
File Size: | 6992 kb |
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where_are_you_part_2.pptx | |
File Size: | 7956 kb |
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Here is another document that might be helpful! I took the "Essential Knowledge" from the link at the top and complied it into one document just for you! We will use it in class on the first day after the AP exam as we review for the SOL. Scroll the document to review the major concepts that are a part of the World Geography curriculum. You will probably notice that the beginning portion is very much in line with the AP Human Geography curriculum, but pay close attention to the charts at the end as there is very detailed information for the major regions of the world that is unique to the World Geography curriculum. I also suggest that you use the blank world maps linked below to practice labeling the physical and political features that appear in the "Essential Knowledge" document.
world_geography_essential_knowledge.docx | |
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blank_world_continents_only.docx | |
File Size: | 31 kb |
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blank_world_map.docx | |
File Size: | 2240 kb |
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The main focus of the PowerPoint below is Climate (influences and zones), but there are a few other concepts that are helpful for the WG SOL. I will also suggest that you revisit the PowerPoints for Unit 1 as they cover many WG basics like map projections, longitude and latitude and the "Five Themes of Geography". To boost your grade and practice your climograph skills, we will complete the activity below titled "Practice with Climographs". Feel free to print your own copy if you lose the one I will give you in class. Enjoy!
the_physical_world.pptx | |
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practice_with_climographs.pdf | |
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Weird Words in World Geography
This is a work in progress! I am compiling a collection of terms that students often find "weird" in the World Geography curriculum....this is the word document that I am keeping a record of them on. I have created a massive PowerPoint....but it is too big to upload here. So sorry....Enjoy the weird words!
weird_words.docx | |
File Size: | 18 kb |
File Type: | docx |