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Teacher: CORE Social Studies Grade 7 Year: 2014-15 Course: Social Studies Grade 7 Month: All Months

The World ~ Geography and Map Skills and the Five Themes of Geography

Standards Essential Questions Assessments Skills Content Lessons Resources7.1.7.A-Explain how common geographic tools are used to organize and interpret information about people, places, and environment.7.1.7.B-Explain and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features.7.2.7.A-Explain the characteristics of places and regions.RH.6-8.8-Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.RH.6-8.3-Identify key steps in a text's description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).RH.6-8.4-Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.RH.6-8.5-Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally). RH.6-8.7-Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.WHST.6-8.2-Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.WHST.6-8.2.d-Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic

Why is it important to have geography skills?

What are the five themes of geography? How are they used to study the earth?

How do charts, graphs and diagrams vary in terms of the data they represent?

How do geographers find absolute location using lines of latitude and longitude?

What are the different uses for globes and maps?

What is the Greenland effect in terms of map projections?

What are some ways humans influence or change their environment?

How are humans influenced by their environment?

How has the use of technology expanded the capacity of people to modify and adapt to their environment?

What are some ways that human interaction with the environment affects the development of a region?

What are some examples of physical and cultural regions?

Teacher Generated Assessment 10/1/2014

5 Themes of Geography Poster/Presentations 10/1/2014

Latitude, Longitude and Hemispheres Poster 10/1/2014

World Map Assessment 10/1/2014

Teacher Generated Assessment - Unit Test part 2 10/1/2014

define key vocabulary terms and use them in context accurately

understand how mapmakers represent a round globe on a flat map

identify what projections are useful for different purposes

explain how to find an absolute location using the lines of latitude and longitude

identify the five themes of geography

describe the five themes of geography using specific examples within the area

interpret the past, understand the present, and plan for the future using the thinking skills and tools of a geographer

understand how maps are made

explain how to recognize the special parts of a map

describe how to identify different kinds of maps

use the parts of a map to give directions and locate places

analyze how bar, line, and circle graphs

vocabulary terms

the five themes of geography

a geographer's tools

map skills

map projections

location - latitude and longitude

hemispheres

parts of a map

using scale

types of maps

graphs, charts, and diagrams

Hemispheres, Latitude and Longitude

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present information

explain how charts and diagrams make data easier to understand

demonstrate how to read a pictograph and climograph

use and interpret given data to create graphs and charts

discuss how geographers look at the world and what tools they use

measure distance on a map using the scale bar

The World ~ Physical Geography

Standards Essential Questions AssessmentsSkills Content LessonsResources

7.2.7. A-Explain the characteristics of places and regions.7.2.7. B-Describe the physical processes that shape patterns on Earth's surface.7.3.7. A-Describe the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria: • Population • Culture • Settlement • Economic activities • Political activities7.4.7.A-Describe and explain the effects of the physical systems on people within regions.7.4.7. B-Describe and explain the effects of people on the physical systems within regions.7.1.7. B-Explain and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features.RH.6-8.3-Identify key steps in a text's description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).RH.6-8.4-Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.RH.6-8.5-Describe how a text presents information (e.g.,

What kinds of geographic characteristics define the region where you live?

What are the twelve climate regions? What are the characteristics of each?

What are the common characteristics that define climate?


Climate Project, map and diagram 10/31/2014

Vocabulary test - Landforms and Water Features 10/31/2014


student will cite reference materials accurately using library and textbook information

students will research information on human and physical geography pertaining to a given country or region

explain how physical processes shape the Earth's surface

examine geographic factors that influence where people settle

vocabulary terms

forces shaping the earth

landforms

water resources

climate regions

effects on climate

landforms and climate

climate zones

Physical Features: Landforms and Water Features

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sequentially, comparatively, causally). RH.6-8.7-Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.WHST.6-8.2-Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.WHST.6-8.2.b-Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.WHST.6-8.9-Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research.WHST.6-8.10-Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.7.1.7. A-Explain how common geographic tools are used to organize and interpret information about people, places, and environment.

What type of vegetation is characteristic of key climate zones?

What effects do climate and weather phenomena have on people living in different regions?

outline factors that influence climate

identify each major climate zone

identify characteristics of each major climate zone

describe how all living things are dependent upon one another and their surroundings for survival

differentiate between weather and climate

list and describe the specific climates found in each of the major climate zones

human-environment interaction

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The World ~ Human Geography

Standards Essential Questions AssessmentsSkills Content Lessons Resources

6.2.7. A-Describe the interaction of consumers and producers of goods and services in the state and national economy.6.2.7. B-Explain why and how market competition takes place.6.2.7. G-Examine how various economic systems address the three basic questions. • What to produce? • How? • For whom?6.3.7. B-Describe the impact of government involvement in state and national economic activities.6.3.7. D-Identify how governments limit or promote international trade.6.4.7. A-Explain why people specialize in the production of goods and services and divide labor.6.4.7. B-Analyze how changes in trade affect standards of living.6.4.7. C-Explain how multinational corporations and other non-government organizations contribute to economic interdependence.

What factors bring about changes in cultures?

What human, environmental, economic and political factors influence population distribution?

What are some characteristics of human populations?


8 Elements of Culture Project 12/1/2014

define key vocabulary terms and use them accurately in context

identify and explain the eight elements of culture used by geographers when studying a culture group

describe how and why cultures change

explain why the world's population is growing rapidly

identify where most people in the world live

vocabulary terms

population growth

population distribution

population density

population movement

globalization

eight elements of culture

Feeding the World

The Eight Elements of Culture

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6.4.7. D-Explain how transportation, communication networks, and technology contribute to economic interdependence.7.3.7. A-Describe the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria: • Population • Culture • Settlement • Economic activities • Political activities7.4.7.A-Describe and explain the effects of the physical systems on people within regions.7.4.7. B-Describe and explain the effects of people on the physical systems within regions.5.3.7. J-Identify various types of governments.5.4.7. B-Describe how countries coexist in the world community.RH.6-8.3-Identify key steps in a text's description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).RH.6-8.4-Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.RH.6-8.5-Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally). RH.6-8.7-Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.RH.6-8.8-Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.WHST.6-8.2.b-Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.WHST.6-8.2.d-Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.WHST.6-8.6-Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.WHST.6-8.7-Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.WHST.6-8.8-Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding

How do human, environmental, economic and political factors influence population growth rates?

How do resources and technology influence economic development and quality of life?

How have improvements in transportation, communication and technology promoted globalization?

What are some urban problems that may occur as a result of development?

examine areas of the world in regards to population density

discuss the impact of globalization on the world's economy

analyze how culture influences people's perceptions about places and regions

debate whether globalization is good or bad

discuss global interdependence and how patterns of economic activities influence it

discuss why more people are moving to urban city areas

distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources

explain how and why people trade

describe how and why the world's economies are changing and are interdependent on each other

cultural change

cultural diffusion

regional and global cultures

natural resources

economic systems

world trade

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plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.WHST.6-8.9-Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research.7.1.7. A-Explain how common geographic tools are used to organize and interpret information about people, places, and environment.7.1.7. B-Explain and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features.7.2.7. A-Explain the characteristics of places and regions.6.1.7. A-Explain how limited resources and unlimited wants cause scarcity.6.1.7. B-Compare decisions made because of limited resources and unlimited wants. Describe how resources are combined to produce different goods and service

Latin America

Standards Essential Questions Assessments Skills Content Lessons Resources

7.2.7. A-Explain the characteristics of places and regions.7.2.7. B-Describe the physical processes that shape patterns on Earth's surface.7.4.7. A-Describe and explain the effects of the physical systems on people within regions.7.4.7. B-Describe and explain the effects of people on the physical systems within regions.6.1.7. B-Compare decisions made because of limited resources and unlimited wants. Describe how resources are combined to produce different goods and services.6.2.7. G-Examine how various economic systems address the three basic questions. • What to produce? • How? • For whom?6.4.7. B-Analyze how changes in trade affect standards of living.7.1.7. B-Explain and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features.RH.6-8.3-Identify key steps in a text's description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).RH.6-8.4-Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains

How might a wide variety of physical features affect transportation and communication within a region?

What are the major physical features of Latin America?

How do the climates vary in this region?


Latin American Map Assessment - Political and Physical 12/31/2014

define key terms and use them appropriately in context

locate the countries of Latin America as well as their capital cities

describe the relative size and location of Latin America

name the major physical features of Latin America

explain the different climates found in Latin America

examine data on physical, political, population density, and economic resource maps

identify the location of Mexico

vocabulary terms

regional atlas activities

landforms

waterways

a wealth of natural resources

The Columbian Exchange

hot to mild climates

elevation and climate

Environmental Summit

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related to history/social studies.RH.6-8.5-Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally). RH.6-8.7-Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.WHST.6-8.2-Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.

How do the climates and physical features determine where people live in Latin America?

and describe the physical features found there

explain the importance of The Columbian Exchange

locate the countries of Central America and the islands of the West Indies

locate the physical regions that make up Argentina and the major landforms located in each of the regions

research information on physical and human geography pertaining to a given country

Microsoft Word documentsPrimary and secondary sources

7.3.7. A-Describe the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria: • Population • Culture • Settlement • Economic activities • Political activities8.4.7.A-Summarize the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals and groups in world history.8.4.7. C-Differentiate how continuity and change have impacted world history. • Belief systems and religions • Commerce and industry • Technology • Politics and government • Physical and human geography • Social organizations8.4.7.D-Explain how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have impacted the history of the world.7.1.7. B-Explain and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features.7.2.7. A-Explain the characteristics of places and regions.RST.6-8.2-Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.WHST.6-8.9-Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research.WHST.6-8.10-Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks,

In what ways can language and religion both unite and divide a region?

What are the 8 elements of culture for each of the countries in this region?


Important People From Latin America's Past research project 12/31/2014



summarize what groups make up the people of Latin America

describe the history and culture of South America and the European influence

list key facts about the Native American civilizations of the region

vocabulary terms

early history

forming new nations

the people

daily life

Important People from Latin America's Past


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purposes, and audiences.RH.6-8.3-Identify key steps in a text's description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).RH.6-8.4-Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.RH.6-8.5-Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally). RH.6-8.6-Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author's point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).RH.6-8.7-Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.

Latin America Continued


7.1.7. B-Explain and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features.7.2.7. A-Explain the characteristics of places and regions.7.3.7. A-Describe the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria: • Population • Culture • Settlement • Economic activities • Political activities7.4.7.A-Describe and explain the effects of the physical systems on people within regions.7.4.7. B-Describe and explain the effects of people on the physical systems within regions.6.4.7. D-Explain how transportation, communication networks, and technology contribute to economic interdependence.6.1.7. A-Explain how limited resources and unlimited wants cause scarcity.6.1.7. B-Compare decisions made because of limited resources and unlimited wants. Describe how resources are combined to produce different goods and services.

What human activities benefit the environment and what activities harm it?

How do people of this region make a living and what resources do their economies depend on?

What are the 8 elements of culture for each of the countries in this region?


Latin America Unit Project 1/31/2015



identify the eight elements of the Mexican culture

outline the history and government of Mexico

compare and contrast the physical and human geography of the countries of Caribbean and South America

identify natural resources in Brazil that its economy and people depend on

vocabulary terms

Mexico's people, government, and culture

Mexico's economy and society

countries of Central America

countries of the Caribbean

protecting natural resources

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discuss the people and culture of Brazil

list the products and resources that come from Argentina

describe the history and culture of Argentina

describe the physical, economic, and cultural geography of Venezuela, Colombia, and Chile

Brazil

Argentina

other countries of South America

Amazon Basin

Europe

Standards Essential Questions AssessmentsSkills Content LessonsResources7.4.7. B-Describe and explain the effects of people on the physical systems within regions.7.1.7. A-Explain how common geographic tools are used to organize and interpret information about people, places, and environment.7.1.7. B-Explain and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features.7.2.7. A-Explain the characteristics of places and regions.7.2.7. B-Describe the physical processes that shape patterns on Earth's surface.7.3.7. A-Describe the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria: • Population • Culture • Settlement • Economic activities • Political activities7.4.7.A-Describe and explain the effects of the physical systems on people within regions.8.4.7. A-Summarize the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals and groups in world history.6.4.7. B-Analyze how changes in trade affect

Physical Geography of Europe

How have Europe's landforms and waterways greatly influenced where and how Europeans live?

How does the physical environment affect how people live in Europe?

How have Europe's valuable resources strengthened their economies?

History and Cultures of EuropeWhat forces have helped unify Europeans at


define key terms and use them appropriately in context

locate the countries of Europe as well as capital cities

describe the relative size and location of Europe

name the major landforms in Europe

name and locate major waterways in Europe

explain the characteristics and location of the various climates in Europe

analyze political, physical, population density and economic resources maps

describe various environmental issues and concerns facing Europe today and what European nations are doing to

Vocabulary terms

Countries of Europe

Regions of Europe

Physical Features of Europe

Landforms and Waterways - Peninsulas and Islands, Plains, Mountains and Highlands, Waterways

Europe's resources - Energy resources and other Natural resources

Environmental Issues - Air Pollution and Acid Rain, Water Pollution, Finding solutions to Europe's environment issues

Climate Regions/Zones

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standards of living.5.4.7. B-Describe how countries coexist in the world community.

different times in their history?

How did ancient Greece and Rome lay the foundation of European civilization?

From the 1600s to the 1800s and beyond, what new ideas and discoveries helped Europe become a global power?

How did political and social ideas, such as democracy and Christianity, spread in Europe?

combat these problems

Effects of water and wind patterns

Marine West Coast Climate

Humid Continental Climate

Mediterranean Climate

Subarctic and Tundra Climate

Highland and other Climate regions

Kyoto Treaty

History:Ancient Greece

The Roman Empire

Christianity

Rome's Decline

Expansion of Europe: Christian Europe

The Middle Ages

The Crusades

The Renaissance

The Reformation

European Explorations

Modern Europe: the Enlightenment

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Industry and Conflict

A New Era for Europe

Europe Continued


7.2.7. A-Explain the characteristics of places and regions.8.4.7. A-Summarize the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals and groups in world history.8.4.7. B-Explain the importance of historical documents, artifacts, and sites which are critical to world history.8.4.7. C-Differentiate how continuity and change have impacted world history. • Belief systems and religions • Commerce and industry • Technology • Politics and government • Physical and human geography • Social organizations8.4.7.D-Explain how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have impacted the history of the world.W.7.2b-Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.8.4.8. A-Compare the role groups and individuals played in the social, political, cultural, and economic development throughout world history.8.4.8. B-Illustrate how historical documents, artifacts, and sites are critical to world history.8.4.8. C-Illustrate how continuity and change have impacted world history. • Belief systems and religions • Commerce and industry • Technology • Politics and government • Physical and human geography • Social organizations8.4.8.D-Compare conflict and cooperation

History and Cultures of Europe:

How do ethnic differences and population changes pose challenges to Europe?

Europe Today:

How have the countries of Northern Europe developed diverse economies and high standards of living?

How have seas and mountains influence where people live and how they work in southern Europe?

After changes in government, how are the economies in eastern Europe struggling to recover?



Identify how Europe's ethnic differences and population changes pose challenges for Europe

Outline how European lifestyles reflect the region's urban society and level of wealth

Determine how religion, especially Christianity, has had an important effect on European society and arts

Explain how individual European countries deal with immigration

describe how Europe's generally high level of education affect life there.

Identify Europe's major religions, including the major forms of Christianity, and where each religion is generally located in Europe

Predict how immigration may help Europe in the future e

describe how the United Kingdom has had a great impact on the rest of the world

compare how the Scandinavian

Vocabulary definitions

Cultures and Lifestyles in Europe

Population Patterns

Ethnic Groups

Population Changes

European Cities

Transportation

Education and Income

Leisure Activities

Religion

The Arts

Europe Today:Northern Europe: the Land, the Economy, the People

The Republic of Ireland: the Land, the Economy, the People, Conflict over Northern Ireland

Scandinavia: the Land, the Economy, the People


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among groups and organizations which have impacted the history and development of the world.

countries have similar cultures and high standards of living

identify why the island of Ireland is divided and how that has led to conflict

explain how the French culture has influenced other parts of the world

Compare and contrast how agriculture is similar and different in France and Germany

identify the ways Portugal benefited by joining EU

list Italy's agricultural and industrial products

Compare and contrast how Greece is different from the other countries in southern Europe

break down the events that led democracy in Poland

Explain why many of the countries of southeastern Europe struggle for economic success

identify the ways eastern Europe's history and physical geography led to differences between that region and other parts of Europe today

predict what might happen politically in the Ukraine over the next few years

France and the Benelux Countries: the Land, the Economy, the People

Germany and the Alpine Countries: the Land, the Economy, the People

Spain and Portugal: the Land, the Economy, the People

Italy: the Land, the Economy, the People

Poland, Belarus and the Baltic Republics: the Land, the Economy, the People

The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary: the Land, the Economy, the People

Countries of Southeastern Europe: the Land, the Economy, the People

North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia

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7.1.7.A-Explain how common geographic tools are used to organize and interpret information about people, places, and environment.7.1.7.B-Explain and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features.7.2.7.A-Explain the characteristics of places and regions.7.2.7.B-Describe the physical processes that shape patterns on Earth's surface.7.4.7.A-Describe and explain the effects of the physical systems on people within regions.6.2.7.G-Examine how various economic systems address the three basic questions. • What to produce? • How? • For whom?6.3.7.D-Identify how governments limit or promote international trade.6.4.7.B-Analyze how changes in trade affect standards of living.6.1.7.A-Explain how limited resources and unlimited wants cause scarcity.6.1.7.B-Compare decisions made because of limited resources and unlimited wants. Describe how resources are combined to produce different goods and services.6.1.7.D-Explain how positive and negative incentives affect behavior.6.2.7.D-Explain the effects that changes in price have on buyers and sellers.7.3.7.A-Describe the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria: • Population • Culture • Settlement • Economic activities • Political activities7.4.7.B-Describe and explain the effects of people on the physical systems within regions.RH.6-8.3-Identify key steps in a text's description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).RH.6-8.4-Determine the meaning of words and phrases

How have natural resources made this region a key player in world affairs?

What are the countries of North Africa and SW Asia and where are they located?

What are the major physical features of North Africa and SW Asia



N Africa, SW Asia and Central Asia Map Assessment - Political and Physical 3/31/2015


locate the countries of North Africa and Southwest Asia as well as their capital city

identify the major landforms in North Africa and Southwest Asia

interpret information from physical, political, population density, and economic resource maps

explain how climate affects life on this region

describe the chief resources and economic activities of the region

discuss the chief economic products of this region

compare the physical features and climate regions between the regions of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia

discuss the relationship between humans and the physical environment

analyze the importance of physical features found in this region and its impact on how people live

Research information on physical and human geography pertaining to a given country or region

vocabulary terms

regional atlas activities

landforms

natural resources

a dry region

the need for water

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as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.RH.6-8.5-Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally). RH.6-8.7-Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.RH.6-8.8-Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.WHST.6-8.2-Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.WHST.6-8.2.b-Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.WHST.6-8.6-Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.WHST.6-8.7-Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. 7.3.7.A-Describe the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria: • Population • Culture • Settlement • Economic activities • Political activities7.4.7.A-Describe and explain the effects of the physical systems on people within regions.8.1.7.A-Demonstrate continuity and change over time using sequential order and context of events.8.4.7.A-Summarize the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals and groups in world history.8.4.7.C-Differentiate how continuity and change have impacted world history. • Belief systems and religions • Commerce and industry • Technology • Politics and government • Physical and human geography • Social organizations8.4.7.D-Explain how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have impacted the history of

How does religion affect the lives of people today?

What are the 8 elements of cultures for each of the countries in this region?


Cultures and Lifestyles Project 3/31/2015


sequence information focusing on key events that have occurred in Southwest Asia since World War I

describe how the region changed over time and list the cultural achievements of the people

identify the three major world religions that began in Southwest Asia

compare and contrast the three major world religions

vocabulary terms

early civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt

three world religions

the region in the modern world

population changes

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the world.5.4.7.A-Identify how countries have varying interests.5.4.7.B-Describe how countries coexist in the world community.5.4.7.D-Identify mass media sources and how they report world events.

examine the cultural conflict of the region and religion's role in it religion,

language, and arts

daily life

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North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia Today Continued


7.2.7.B-Describe the physical processes that shape patterns on Earth's surface.7.3.7.A-Describe the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria: • Population • Culture • Settlement • Economic activities • Political activities7.4.7.A-Describe and explain the effects of the physical systems on people within regions.7.4.7.B-Describe and explain the effects of people on the physical systems within regions.6.3.7.D-Identify how governments limit or promote international trade.5.4.7.A-Identify how countries have varying interests.5.4.7.B-Describe how countries coexist in the world community.5.4.7.D-Identify mass media sources and how they report world event

What effects can conflict have on a region?

How do people of this region make a living and what resources do their economies depend on?


North Africa, SW and Central Asia Unit Project 4/30/2015

explain how changes occur in the use and importance of natural resources

explain how the environment has shaped the region

recognize the importance of the Nile River, Suez Canal and the Aswan Damn to the Egyptian people

discuss the chief resources of the region and how most people earn a living

describe how the land and climate shape the region

compare and contrast the types of governments in Libya and the Maghreb

describe the cultural elements for this region

examine how cooperation and conflict among people have an impact on the Earth's surface

explain why the location of Turkey is unique

describe how the economy of Middle East countries are changing

explain the current conflict between the Palestinians

vocabulary terms

Egypt

Libya and the Maghreb

the Eastern Mediterranean

the Arabian Peninsula

Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan

the Central Asian Republics

the Caucasus Republics

North Africa and SW Asia Today - Current Events Activity


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and Israelis

tell why Jordan is called, "the land of contrasts"

explain how and why Lebanon's economy and capital were almost destroyed and what the people are doing to rebuild

examine how places in Central Asia reflect the relationship between humans and the physical environment

outline what the countries of the Arabian Peninsula have achieved with the oil reserves

explain the importance of Saudi Arabia to the outside world

explain how and why Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan have recently fought in wars and undergone sweeping political changes

Africa South of the Sahara


7.2.7.A-Explain the characteristics of places and regions.6.1.7.A-Explain how limited resources and unlimited wants cause scarcity.7.1.7.A-Explain how common geographic tools are used to organize and interpret information about people, places, and environment.7.2.7.B-Describe the physical processes that shape patterns on Earth's surface.7.1.7.B-Explain and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features.

How do physical features influence a region's climate?

What are the countries of West and Central Africa and where are they located?

What are the major physical features of West and Central Africa?

Physical Map of Africa Test 4/30/2015


define vocabulary terms related to the physical geography of the region

locate and label physical features found in Africa

discuss and share their opinions on who should control the water resources

identify and describe the various climate regions found in Africa

locate and label the different regions of Africa - North, East, South, West and Central

locate and label the countries found in Africa using a

vocabulary terms

landforms of Africa south of the Sahara

waterways

mineral resources

climate regions

regional atlas -

Introduction to Unit

Africa's Regional Atlas

Regional Atlas Map and Diagram Analysis #1

Regional Atlas Map and Diagram Analysis #2

Textbook

Transparencies

Video - Physical Geography of the Continents: Africa - National Geographic

World Geography TextbookPolitical MapPhysical Features MapPopulation Density Map

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What are the countries of East and South Africa and where are they located?

What are the major physical features of East and South Africa?

political map

analyze and interpret information found in the regional atlas using the physical, political, population density and economic resource maps

record information about Africa's physical and cultural geography

identify the major landforms in the region

explain how climate affects life in the region

describe the chief resources and economic activities of the region

discuss the different peoples who live in the region in relation to the eight elements of culture

read and analyze an environmental case study

map skills

history of first civilizations

major landforms, economic resources, effects of climate, and culture of people

political boundaries of African countries

Regional Atlas - Physical Map of Africa

Chapter 19 - 1

Chapter 19 -2

The Great Rift Valley

Physical Features Recap

World Atlas Activities

Economic Resources MapBlank outline mapsRegional AtlasRegional Atlas Map Skills activitiesGuided Reading ActivitiesContent Vocabulary activitiesFoldable study/note organizerMedia/VideoGoogle EarthInternet resourcesPromethean Board Flipcharts

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Standards Essential Questions AssessmentsSkills Content Lessons Resources

8.4.7.A-Summarize the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals and groups in world history.8.4.7.C-Differentiate how continuity and change have impacted world history. • Belief systems and religions • Commerce and industry • Technology • Politics and government • Physical and human geography • Social organizations7.3.7.A-Describe the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria: • Population • Culture • Settlement • Economic activities • Political activities7.4.7.A-Describe and explain the effects of the physical systems on people within regions.7.4.7.B-Describe and explain the effects of people

What effect does the movement of people within a region have on that region?

What are the 8 elements of cultures for each of the countries in this region?


define vocabulary terms related to the history and culture of the region

list features of the early kingdoms and empires that developed in Africa south of the Sahara

examine the impact apartheid had on the country of South Africa

write a personal narrative based on Nelson Mandela's experiences

identify examples of the eight elements of

vocabulary terms

early African history

European contact

independence

people and culture

20-1 History and Governments

Apartheid Lesson #1

Apartheid Lesson #2

20 -2 People and Culture

Standard of

Textbook

Transparencies

Scholastic Article on Apartheid

Nelson Mandela - movie

Africa presentation

You Tube Video - Biography: Need to Know: Nelson Mandela

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on the physical systems within regions culture found in Africa south of the Sahara

identify the effects of European rule on Africa south of the Sahara

examine how the standard of living is measured

design a Web site focused on a charitable organization

daily life Living

Charitable Web site Design

Nubian Society


7.1.7.B-Explain and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features.7.4.7.B-Describe and explain the effects of people on the physical systems within regions.6.4.7.A-Explain why people specialize in the production of goods and services and divide labor.6.4.7.D-Explain how transportation, communication networks, and technology contribute to economic interdependence.5.4.7.A-Identify how countries have varying interests.5.4.7.B-Describe how countries coexist in the world community.5.4.7.D-Identify mass media sources and how they report world events.

How might governments use their countries' resources to help people?

How do people of this region make a living, and what resources do their economies depend on?

Teacher Generated Assessments 5/29/2015

define vocabulary terms related to the current issues facing the region today

graphically organize key facts about West Africa's economy, government, people, and environment

compare and contrast Nigeria's government to the United Statesexplain population patterns in West Africa

describe the reasons for and the effects of a conflict that has occurred in Central and East Africa

compare and contrast the economy and people of countries in Central and East Africa

explain how the Republic of South Africa is

vocabulary terms

West Africa - Nigeria and the Sahel

Central Africa

Southern East Africa

The Horn of Africa

Southern Africa

current

Current Events

Textbook

I Have, Who Has Activity Review Cards


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connected economically to neighboring countries

describe the economies of southern Africa's coastal countries

read and analyze a current event

events Media/VideoGoogle EarthInternet resourcesPromethean Board Flipcharts

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Standards Essential Questions Assessments Skills Content LessonsResources

8.1.7.B-Identify and use primary and secondary sources to analyze multiple points of view for historical events.8.1.7.C-Form a thesis statement on an assigned topic using appropriate primary and secondary sources. (Reference RWSL Standard 1.8.5 Research) 7.2.7.A-Explain the characteristics of places and regions.7.3.7.A-Describe the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria: • Population • Culture • Settlement • Economic activities • Political activitie

Africa Unit Project 6/5/2015

research human and physical geographic facts on a selected African country

write an acrostic poem focused on the themes of geography

create a visual to assist in presenting information about the physical and human geography facts on a country in Africa

orally present information on the physical and human geographic facts on a country in Africa

five themes of geography acrostic poem

Elements of Culture

Library research materials

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Documents

Web viewuse the parts of a map to give directions and locate places. ... mineral resources. climate regions. ... compare and contrast Nigeria's government to the United States