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INTRO TO NORTH AMERICAUnit 2, Lesson 1
SMART START
Create 1 K-W-L Chart for North America
Fill out the “K” and the “W” on your KWL Chart
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
SWBAT describe the physical and human geography of North America and how they interact.
KEEP IN MIND
We are going to be learning about North
America, which is something you know a lot about – because you live here. We’re
going to focus on being
INQUIRERS and asking lots of
questions to challenge what you
do know and to learn more information!
SO, YOU LIVE HERE, BUT HAVE YOU EVER
REALLY SEEN IT? http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/north-america/videos/sights-and-sounds-of-north-america.htm
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Human geography in North America includes the man-made features, such as countries, cities, travel, clothing, food, and language
Physical geography in North America includes mountain ranges, climate regions, rivers, and deserts.
NORTH AMERICA
Draw your equator.
Draw your Prime Meridian.
North America is in the ___________________ and ___________________ hemispheres.
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There are 23 countries in
North America.
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Central America is
part of North America.
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North America is
the 3rd largest
continent. 3
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North America’s vertical
length, from Alaska to
Panama, is 5,437 miles.
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North America is the ONLY
continent with EVERY KIND of climate in the
world.
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
How many countries are in North America?
What is the difference between North
America and the United States of
America?
GROUP WORK
Number off, 1-5
Using the maps in the textbook – Page 590-5911. Countries of North America2. Major Cities (by population) of North America3. Mountain Ranges and Deserts of North America4. Rivers and Lakes of North America5. Climate Regions of North America
Label the map provided – neatly!
RE-GROUP!
Mix up, so there is one person from each of our group #1-5 in a new group (minimum of 5 people).
Teach people what you learned! Mark the information on your map!
INDEPENDENT WORK
Use your map to answer the following questions:
What are the connections that you see between the physical geography and the human geography?
What are trends that you can see all over the continent?
Based on this, how do you think human geography and physical geography relate to each other? Use evidence!
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
What are the connections that you
see between the physical geography
and the human geography?
What are trends that you see all over the
continent?
HMM…BIG THOUGHTS
How do you think physical and human geography
relate to each other?
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
SWBAT describe the physical and human geography of North America and how they interact.
“L” ON YOUR KWL CHART
What are things that you learned today about
North America?
