Mrs. Koppelmann8th Grade Social Studies

Unit 1 - Day 1-2SWBAT explain the difference between place and location within a region of the US, and identify absolute and relative locations of specific locations on a mapGLE: 2.5A,B,F,J Day 1 vocabulary: 1. Geography: The study of location, region, place, movement, & human-environmentinteraction2. Relative Location: Describing where an area is by relating it to another location3. Absolute Location: Using the coordinates of longitude and latitude to describe where an area is

There are only two major focuses of geography: land and resources – True or False??

Read pages A2 - Stop at end of Location

Video

LocationRelative Location

Absolute Location

USA Latitude

and Longitude

US States: Map/Quizzes

US Regional Map/Quizzes

US Flag Quiz Printouts

1. The location 26 degrees N, 105 degrees W is in what country? Mark the spot on the map with an X.2. Is the location 35 degrees N latitude, 75 degrees W longitude in the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean? Mark it on the map with an X. 3. Is the location 30 degrees N, 87 degrees W on land or under water. Mark it on the map with an X.4. On the map, label the location 38 degrees N latitude, 105 degrees W longitude with an X and write the name of the state it is in.5. The location 43 degrees N, 75 degrees W is in what state? On the map, write the state's name. Do together in Class

Read A2 (from region) – A3

A Closer Look

Use pages A4-A11: Discuss with the people around you - Why would colonist settle here?

Consult with your group: Compare the, climate, resources & topographical features of the Midwest to the Northeast.

Would prefer to live in the northeast region or the south? Why – How would you describe the relative location of LA?

The South

Think about what you know of this region. How has

human-environment

interaction changed this

area?End Day 1

West

Day 2 Vocabulary:

Projections: A way of showing the curved surfaces of the earth on a flat map

Longitude Lines: Imaginary lines that run north to south around the globe (also known as meridians)

Latitude Lines: Imaginary lines that run east to west around the globe (also known as parallels

SWBAT explain the difference between place and location within a region of the US, and identify absolute and relative locations of specific locations on a mapGLE: 2.5A,B,F,J

Day 2

What region do you live? Compare your state to others states in your region.

Practice Activity Day 2

Instructions

1. Outline the northeast region in red2. Outline the mid-west region in green3. Outline the south region in blue4. Outline the west region in orange5. Label each state with a black dot6. Label each state capital and place a star at its location7. Draw black lines to demonstrate the time zones and label each appropriately8. On the back of the map, explain the relative location of Jefferson City Missouri 9. Name one US state that is mostly east of longitude 70 degrees W10. Is the location 45 degrees N latitude, 82 degrees W longitude on land or under

water? On the map, mark it with a red X.11.Describe the relative location of New York, New York12. If it is 2:00PM in Sacramento California, what time is it in Kansas City, KS?13.Name the 5 themes of geography14.Compare and contrast place and location15.Which aspect of geography has most affected your life. Explain

End Day 2Note use pages A6-A7, A8-A9, A34-35, your notes and any other resources you may

need to help you answer the above questions.

SWBAT identify types of maps, and geographical features of the various US

regions and explain how climate and vegetation affect human-environmental

interaction –GLE’s: 2.5B.Day 3 Vocabulary

Topography: A description of the surface features of a region, both natural and man-made

Human geography: The study of people’s relationships with each other and the surrounding environment

Human movement: The movement of people from place to place based upon cost of living, job availability, climate, or other reasons

Name some types of maps and compare them. Then compare a map

vs. globe.

Physical Maps: Show mountains, hills, plains, rivers, lakes, oceans, and other topographical features of an area

Political Maps: Show political units, such as countries, states, provinces, countries, districts, and towns (each usually shaded a different color)

Historical maps: Show economic activity, migrations, battles, and changing national boundaries---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Find a partner near by, then find an example of each map within your text book – Be prepared to discuss why your map is a good example of the type you claim it to be

Map and glad (6-8)

Parts of a Map

A. Lines: indicate political boundaries, roads, human movement, and rivers andWaterways.B. Symbols: Represent such items as capitals, cities, battle sitesC. Labels: Words or phrases that explain various items or activitiesD. Compass Rose: Shows which way the directions point on the mapE. Scale: Shows ratio between a unit of length on the map and unit of distanceOn the earthF. Colors: Show a variety of information on the map, such as population density,Or the physical growth of a countryG. Legend or Key: Lists and explains the symbols, lines, and colorsH. Lines of Longitude: The imaginary, north-south lines that run around the globeI. Line of Latitude: The imaginary, east-west lines that run around the globe

Open book to page A9

Physical Geography of US

Read pages A8- A11

Topographical FeaturesMountain Prairie

Topographical FeaturesSwamp Mesa

Topographical FeaturesCataract Delta

Exit Question: What type of map would show topographical features of a region? End day 3

SWBAT identify types of maps, and geographical features of the various US regions and explain how climate and vegetation affect human-environmental interaction GLE”s: 2.5BDay 4 Vocabulary:

Place: The physical and human factors that make one area different from another

Human-Environment Interaction: Ways people interact with their environment

Theme (of a place): What a area is like in both physical and human terms

Are a region’s natural resources influenced by the topographical features

of the area? Explain.

North East: North East

Midwest: Midwest

South: south Streaming – The states of the southeast region and the region’s economy

West: West Streaming -The Topography of the American West: A Land of Extremes (forward to second) and Protecting Natural Resources of the West: Yellowstone National Park

US States: Map/Quizze

s US

Regional Map/Quizze

s US Flag

Quiz Printouts

Instructions

1. Outline the northeast region in red2. Outline the mid-west region in green3. Outline the south region in blue4. Outline the west region in orange5. Label each state with a black dot6. Label each state capital and place a star in it’s location7. Label an additional major city for each state8. Use the symbol to identify the Rocky Mountain Range and Appalachian

Mountain range within the US9. Circle the Mississippi Delta Range and label it10.Draw the Mississippi River, Ohio River, and Rio Grande on the map in blue11.Use the following symbols to represent the appropriate resource and place the

symbol on the map where it belongsA = Aluminum C = Coal G = Gold I = Iron Ore H = Hydroelectric Power N = Natural Gas O = Oil T= Timber U = Uranium Z = Zinc

Note use pages A6-A7, A8-A9, A34-35, your notes and any other resources you may need to help you answer the above questions.

Do not take home – You have work on this map tomorrow.

SWBAT identify types of maps, and geographical features of the various US regions and explain how climate and vegetation affect human-environmental interaction GLE’s 2.5B Vocabulary Quiz Today

Geography Place Relative Location Human EnvironmentAbsolute Location Theme Projections Human MovementLatitude Lines Longitude LinesTopography Human Geography

Finish yesterday’s map – we will review it at the end of the hour

SWBAT to review types of maps, and geographical features of the various US regions and explain how climate and vegetation affect human-environmental interaction and review the 5 themes of geography and apply theme to explain various historical events throughout the year. A) Location B) Place C) Human-Environment D) Movement E) Region – The student will locate and identify the 50 states and capitals of the US – The student will identify and label the major cities and topographical features of the US -- GLEs:2.5B,2.5A,2.5E,2.5F,2.5J

Day 6 - VocabularyCompass rose: Shows which way the

directions point on a map

Legend: Lists and explains the symbols, line, and colors on a map

Scale: Shows the ratio between a unit of length on the map and a unit of distance on the earth.

AssignmentPage A18 1-31 – Due

at end of the hour

You may work in groups

Day 7SWBAT to review types of maps, and

geographical features of the various US regions and explain how climate and vegetation affect human-environmental interaction and review the 5 themes of geography and apply theme to explain various historical events throughout the year. A) Location B) Place C) Human-Environment D) Movement E) Region – The student will locate and identify the 50 states and capitals of the US – The student will identify and label the major cities and topographical features of the US -- GLE’s 2.5A, 2.5B 2.5E, 2.5F,2.5J

Day 7 - VocabularyPhysical Maps: Show mountains, hills, plains,

rivers, lakes, oceans, and other physical features of an area

Political Maps: Show political units, such as countries, states, provinces, countries, districts and towns (each shaded a different color)

Historical Maps: Illustrate such things as economic activity, migrations, battles, and changing national boundaries

CentersStation 1: US map, capitals, major cities,

resources

Station 2: Geography Dictionary – memory game

Station 3: Map worksheets

The student will be able to identify the 5 themes of geography and apply them to

explain various historical events throughout the year. A) Location B) Place C) Human-Environment D) Movement E)

Region – The student will locate and identify the 50 states and capitals of the

US – The student will identify and label the major cities and topographical features of

the US GLEs:2.5B,2.5A,2.5E,2.5F,2.5J