Revew Guide for FINAL

What you need to know:

Maps - Fifty States, Provinces and Territories of Canada, Countries of Central and South America.

Physical Features - Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River, Mount Denali or Mckinley, Mckenzie River, Ohio River

South America - Amazon Rain Forest, Panama Canal, Andres Mountains, Orinoco River, Amazon River, Parana River, Pampas

Questions:

1) Know the five themes of Geography and give examples
2) Name three types of maps and give examples of each
3) What is the difference between longitude and latitude
4) What is the prime meridian; what is the equator
5) What are three types of thematic maps
6) How are small-scale maps different than large-scale maps
7) Describe the hydrologic cycle
8) What causes earthquakes?
9) What is the continental drift theory?
10) What is El Nino?
11) What are the major factors that cause weather?
12) What might be some causes of global warming?
13) What are the five basic climate regions?
14) How do ocean currents affect climate?
15) What are four factors that influence climate?
16) What is the greenhouse effect?
17) How many languages exist in the world?
18) List four types of governments?
19) Where does the majority of the world's population live?
20) What is a the world's population?
21) What are some of the world's major religions?
22) List at least five things that make up culture.
 23) What is the Continental Divide?
24) What are the most abundant natural resources in the United States and Canada?
25) Which climates are found in the United States but not in Canada?
26) How did settles of the United States and Canada overcome the distances across the continent?
27) How did the United States become a world power?
28) What was the Columbian Exchange?
29) What is representative democracy?
30) Where do the majority of Americans live?
31) What are some original music styles?  What are some influence U.S. art forms?
32) List the four subregions of the United States.
33) How did the French and Indian War change America?
34) How is Canada's federal government different from the federal government of the United States?
35) Where do most of Canadians live?
36) What is Canada's work force like?  Within what industry sector do most Canadians work?
37) What is life like in Canada today?
38)  What are the subregions of Canada?
39) What is Canada's largest export product?
40) Which two languages and religions dominate Canadian culture?
41) Why are the Prairie Provinces so important to the Canadian economy?
42) How has geography affected settlement in Latin America?
43) What are the three mjor river systems in South America?
44) Why are three types of resources found in Latin America?
45) What two countries does the Orinoco River drain?
46) What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in Central and South America?
47) What is the history of Mexico?
48) What two major cultures blend in Central America?
49) What cultures make up the Caribbean Islands?
50) What are the three reasons for poverty in Central America?
51) What forms of music have evolved in the Caribbean?
52) What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?
53) What crop did settlers first grow in Brazil and what effect did if have on the makeup of the population?
54) How do Brazil's rivers contribute to its wealth?
55) What is Brazil national language?
56) Where does Brazil rank in its economic power in the world?
57) What is the biodiversity of the rain forest important?
58) Why is the rain forest an important global resource?
59) What is the largest city in Central America, South America, and the world?
60) Who were the Inca?
61) Why is the Panama Canal important?  How did it come into existence?
62) What is the dominant vegetation in the amazon?
63) In a short essay (3/4 - 1 page long), discuss how you would balance competing demands on rain forest resources.  

Work for 12/1 - 12/3

Monday: Students need to read chapter 11 section 2 in groups of four (you can assignment them – just make sure Micah Cook and Zack Breen are not together). 

Reading Objectives:  After reading students will be able to describe the struggle for democratic government in Latin America.

Tuesday and Wednesday

Students will need to put together a presentation on the rainforest for Thursday.  This presentation will help them with their Unit Goal:

Students will be able to write an essay that answers the question: “If you were a government official in the region, how might you try to balance competing demands on rain forest resources.

The presentations needs to include the following things:

1)   2 maps of rainforest areas

2)   5 different photos of rainforests (either vegetation or before and after shots)

3)   Discuss what the global importance of rainforests.

4)   Discuss the consequence of deforestation.

5)   Discuss how rainforests work.

6)   List six general facts about rainforests.

7)   What are some rainforest resources (think economics).

8)   If you were a South American leader how would you try to balance the competing demands on rainforest resources?  

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Today we are going to answer question main ideas on page 247 and #4 What might happen to the rain forest in the future.  

Friday

Today we are going to watch part of a video on Climate Change and the you'll have some time to work as individuals on chapter 11 section 1.

Wednesday

Today we are going to take a review quiz on chapters 9-10: Physical and Human Geography of Latin America.  If you get done earlier please either 1) Review the map of Central America (those of you who need to retake it), or 2) Begin reading chapter 11 section 1: Today's Issues in Latin America.

Objective: Students will be able to describe the uses of the rain forest, the social costs of rain forest destruction, and how this destruction can be prevented.


Unit Learning goal: Students will be able to write an essay that answers the question: “If you were a government official in the region, how might you try to balance competing demands on rain forest resources.

 

Scale/Rubric relating to learning goal:

4 – The student can write an essay that answers the question: “If you were a government official in the region, how might you try to balance competing demands on rain forest resources that involves economic data and real world solutions.

3 – The student can write an essay that answers the question: “If you were a government official in the region, how might you try to balance competing demands on rain forest resources.

2 – With some direction/help from the teacher the student can write an essay that answers the question: “If you were a government official in the region, how might you try to balance competing demands on rain forest resources.

1 – Even with help from the teacher the student is unable to write an essay that answers the question: “If you were a government official in the region, how might you try to balance competing demands on rain forest resources.

Tuesday

Today we are going to take a map quiz on Central America and then review chapters 9 and 10.

Remember chapters 9 and 10 are about the physical and human geography of Latin America (Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, and South America - think rivers, mountains, forests, plains, cities, culture and economy).

Questions for Review (for quiz on chapters 9-10)

1)   What crop did settlers first grow in Brazil and what effect did it have on the makeup of the population?

2)   How do Brazil’s rivers contribute to its wealth?

3)   How large is Brazil’s economic power?

4)   What is Brazil’s religion and language?

5)   What have been some obstacles to democratic government in South America?

6)   What is South America’s greatest economic success story (other than Brazil)?

7)   Who were the Inca?

8)   What major groups blended into the area of the Caribbean?

9)   What are some major sources of income in the economies of Central America and the Caribbean?

10)                   What are some forms of music that have evolved in the region of the Caribbean?

11)                   Why is the Panama Canal important?  How did it come into existence?

12)                   What is the largest city in Mexico?  In South America?  In the World?

13)                   What is the most important part of Mexico’s economy today?

14)                   How have the Andes Mountains affected settlement in South America?

15)                   Why is the Amazon river important?

16)                  What two countries does the Orinoco River drain?

17)                  What is the dominant vegetation of the Amazon river basin?

18)                   What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of tourism to the South American community?

Brazil - Human Geography

Today we are going to read chapter 10 section 4: Brazil (or Portuguese-speaking South America).

Objective: Students will be able to explain the two major divisions of South America, discuss the national culture and economic strength of Brazil.

Remember - the summary of your Cornell notes you need to address the objective. 

FRIDAY

Today - we are going to finish Chapter 10 Section 3 and then play

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Spanish-Speaking South America

Today - we are going to look at a current event; then, take a practice test on Central America, and finally read chapter 10 section 3.

Objective: Students will be able to describe the Spanish conquest, the cultural mosaic of South America, and it's economic resources. 

Chapter 10 Section 2

Central America and the Caribbean

Objective: Students will be able to describe the history of Central America and the Caribbean; Identify cultural blends and economic conditions in the region.

Today we will read chapter 10 section 2.

Quiz coming on chapter 9 and 10 on Tuesday.  

Mexico

Today we are going to start chapter 10.

Chapter Objective: Students will be able to identify key features of Latin America's blending of cultures. 

Things to think about:

1) The four sub-regions of Latin America (Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, Spanish-Speaking South America, and Brazil) differ in many ways, but also share several cultural features.

2) There have been conflicts between the region's native cultures and the Spanish and Portuguese conquerors.

3) Latin America's colonial era has affected the region's cultural and political history. 

Today - make sure you can discuss how Mexico's Native and Spanish influences have shaped the country and what Mexican life is like today. 

Mexico

Today we will take a quiz on South America.

After the quiz I want you to find and draw in the following on a blank map:

The Amazon River
The Orinoco River
The Parana River
The Andes Mountains
The  Illanos
The plains of the Amazon
The Pampas
The Amazon Rain Forest

After you find these do review questions (Main Ideas) 1-10 on page 214.

Tomorrow MEXICO.  

South America - Movement and Human-Environment Interaction

Keep in mind the five themes of Geography as you read.  Today we will finish chapter 9 by reading section 3.  But first, I would like us to look at the major cities of South America and review your projects from yesterday.

TODAY'S OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to discuss the effects of urbanization and migration to cities in South America and the negative and positive effects of tourism on the region.

Remember your summary should reflect the learning objective.

South America

Today - we are going to get into groups and research a South American Country.

But first I want to introduce you to another world problem that has roots in South America: deforestation and climate change.  Is deforestation important and what can we do about it?

Questions to answer on your country (these will be put on your blog):

1) What climate zones and vegetation exists in your country?
2) Explain the important resources of the area.  Also any river systems, mountain systems, or plains that run through your country.
3) What do most people in your country do for a living?
4) What is the largest city?
5) What is the capital city?
6) Find a map and paste it in your blog. 
7) Does your country face any problems - economy (think Bolivia) or environmental (Brazil) or other?  

Wednesday

Today we are going to read chapter 9 section 2, but first da dum!!!!

Objective: Students will be able to describe the climate zones and vegetation of Latin America.

P.S. Make sure you are turning in your Cornell Notes!

South America GAME

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Tuesday

Today - we are going to watch a short video on water privatization in Bolivia.  Then, on your own, answer the following questions on your blog, and finally play the South American country game.


Questions:

1) What did you learn from the video?  Do you think its fair that a corporation can own a country's water?
2) Do you think the people of Bolivia had a right to react the way they did?
3) How has geography affected settlement in Latin America?
4) Where are the Andres Mountains located?
5) What are the three major river systems in South America?
6) What river carries more water to the ocean than any other river in the world?
7) What are the three mjor island groups in the Caribbean Islands?
8) What are Llanos?
9) What are three types of resources found in Latin America?
10) What S. American country generates the most hydroelectric power and why?
11) What types of landforms are found in Latin America?
12) What is your favorite South American country?

Latin America

Today - we will start Unit 3: Latin America.

We will read chapter 9 section 1.
Objectives: Be able to describe the Latin America mountains, plains, Amazon River, and explain the important resources of the area. 



Unit Learning goal: Students will be able to write an essay that answers the question: “If you were a government official in the region, how might you try to balance competing demands on rain forest resources.

 

Scale/Rubric relating to learning goal:

4 – The student can write an essay that answers the question: “If you were a government official in the region, how might you try to balance competing demands on rain forest resources that involves economic data and real world solutions.

3 – The student can write an essay that answers the question: “If you were a government official in the region, how might you try to balance competing demands on rain forest resources.

2 – With some direction/help from the teacher the student can write an essay that answers the question: “If you were a government official in the region, how might you try to balance competing demands on rain forest resources.

1 – Even with help from the teacher the student is unable to write an essay that answers the question: “If you were a government official in the region, how might you try to balance competing demands on rain forest resources.

Unit Objectives

Students will be able to

1)  Compare data on the physical geography of Latin America.

2)  Examine key physical features of Latin America.

3)  Identify Latin American countries and borders.

4)  List and discuss Latin American religions and climates.

5)  Analyze language distributions and population density in Latin America.

6)  Identify key features of Latin American’s physical geography, climate and vegetation, and human-environment interaction.

7)  Identify precipitation patterns.

8)  Identify how agriculture reshapes the ecological environment.

9)  Describe the effects of urbanization.

10)          Explain the positive and negative effects of tourism.

11)          Identify key features of Latin America’s blending of cultures.

12)          Describe the history of Central America

13)          Describe the history of the Caribbean

14)          Identify cultural blends in the region

15)          Identify economic conditions in the region

16)          Describe the Spanish conquest and independence movements in South America.

17)          Identify the cultural mosaic of South America.

18)          Explain economic resources and trade in South America.

19)          Explain the economic strength of Brazil.

20)          Describe the national culture of Brazil.

21)          Describe the uses of the rain forest.

22)          Explain the social costs of destruction of the rain forest.

23)          Discuss how destruction of the rain forest can be prevented.

24)          Describe the struggle for democratic government in Latin America.

New Game

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South America

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What is your favorite South American NATIONAL ANTHEM? 

Physical Features - GAME

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Sub-Regions of Canada

Today we will finish chapter 7.  In groups you will read chapter 7 section 3.   But first let's review yesterday.

Today's Objective: What are the four sub-regions of Canada; what does each sub-region produce?

Remember - Unit Test on Thursday.

Monday

Monday we are going to read Chapter 7 Section 2: Economy and Culture of Canada

Objective: Students will be able to identify economic power, cultural diversity and describe Canadian life today.

Things to know - Canada's primary industries; where manufacturing is done in Canada; name the different cultural groups that make up Canada; List the predominant religions in Canada; Discuss Canadian's sports, recreation and the arts. 


On Thursday we will be taking the UNIT II Final.  Below is a review guide:

On a map be able to locate the following:

The Appalachian Mtns
Great Plains
Great Lakes (each one)
The Canadian Shield
Rocky Mtns
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Ohio River
Mackenzie River
Mt. Denali
Gulf of Mexico
Grand Canyon
Yukon River
Death Valley

Be able to answer the following:

What landforms are shared by the U.S. and Canada?
Why are the Great Lakes important to both the U.S. and Canada?
Why does most of Canada's energy power go to the U.S.?
What kinds of climates exist in the U.S. but not in Canada?
What climate regions do the U.S. and Canada share?
What kind of extreme weather occurs in the Great Plains?
What areas have suffered devastation from hurricanes?
What is Beringia?
What are the most abundant natural resources in the U.S. and Canada?
In what type of climate would you find permafrost?
What problems arose in L.A. with rapid expansion?
How did the settlers in the U.S. and Canada overcome the distances within the continent?
What was the Columbian Exchange?
How was the U.S. able to become a World Power?
What is representative democracy?
How are the powers of government divided in the U.S?
What are some American cultural elements that have influenced the world?
Where are the industrial centers in the U.S."
What is a megalopolis?
Why is the U.S. a leader in agricultural production?
In what industry do most American work?
What role did water play in the development of the Midwest?
How did CA become the nation's most populous state?
What are the sub-regions of Canada?
Where do most Canadians live?
How is Canada's government different from the U.S.?
How did the French and Indian War change America?
What is Canada's largest export?
What languages dominate Canada?
Why are the Prairie Provinces so important to the Canadian economy?

Oh Canada!

Today we will be reading chapter 7 section 1 - Human Geography of Canada.  You will need to take Cornell Notes and your summary should reflect today's objective.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to explain how Canada was settled and unified, and be able to describe the Canadian government.

Terms to know:

province
Dominion of Canada
parliamentary government
prime minister

Questions:

Who are the Inuit?
When did European explorers begin arriving in Canada?
Which European power won control of Canada?
Between what two cities did the first transcontinental railroad in Canada extend?
How is Canada's government similar to Britian's?

Unit Project

  Today we are going to start your Unit Project.  You need to create a multimedia presentation - PowerPoint, Video, Website - etc - that includes 14 different geographic features of North America.  You need a photo for each with a 3-4 sentence (written by you) description of the feature.  You also need to include a location (you might include a map).  

These projects will be due next Thursday!  

14 photos = 5 points each

14 descriptions = 5 points each

Location & Map = 15 points

Total Points = 155! 

 

 

Unit Learning goal: Students will be able to create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with written descriptions.

Scale/Rubric relating to learning goal:

4 – The student can create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with written descriptions – that connect history to the geographical features.

3 – The student can create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with written descriptions

2 – With some direction/help from the teacher the student can create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with written descriptions

1 – Even with help from the teacher the student is unable to create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with written descriptions. 

Friday

On Friday we will be reading chapter 6 section 3 in groups.  You need to take Cornell Notes.

Objectives:Students will be able to list the four sub-regions of the United States and discuss the economic and cultural similarities and differences among them. 

Terms to know:

New England, Midwest, South, West, megalopolis, and metropolitan area.

Questions:

Which sub-region is largest in land area?
What are some of the South's most important crops?
What is the West's current population growth?
What inventions or processes helped the West grow in the 20th century?
How is the economy of the Midwest changing?
Why is the Northeast one of the most heavily industrialized and urbanized areas?
What is the common nickname for the South?
What is the Midwest most known for?
What major industries are located in the Midwest?
How is the Midwest changing?
What are two terms for state groups within the Northeast subregion?

Physical Features

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Unit Project

  Today we are going to start your Unit Project.  You need to create a multimedia presentation - PowerPoint, Video, Website - etc - that includes 14 different geographic features of North America.  You need a photo for each with a 3-4 sentence (written by you) description of the feature.  You also need to include a location (you might include a map).  

These projects will be due next Thursday!  

14 photos = 5 points each

14 descriptions = 5 points each

Location & Map = 15 points

Total Points = 155! 

 

 

Unit Learning goal: Students will be able to create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with written descriptions.

Scale/Rubric relating to learning goal:

4 – The student can create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with written descriptions – that connect history to the geographical features.

3 – The student can create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with written descriptions

2 – With some direction/help from the teacher the student can create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with written descriptions

1 – Even with help from the teacher the student is unable to create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with written descriptions. 

Geography Features

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Questions for Chapter 6 Section 2

After you finish your quiz, answer the following question from Chapter 6 Section 2:

1) What was the average American's job in the early days of the United States?
2) In what three areas is the U.S. a world leader?
3) What percentage of the world's corn do U.S farmers supply?
4) What is the second mostly commonly spoken language in the U.S.?
5) To what religious group do the majority of Americans belong?
6) What are some American cultural elements that have influenced the world?
7) Where do the majoritiy of Americans live?
8) What is the gender breakdown of the workforce in America?
9P Where are the industrial centers in the United States?

Monday

So - today we will be doing a pre-quiz on Canada. 

Then we will read chapter 6 section 2. 

Goal: Identify the sources of economic powers in the U.S.

Chapter 6 Section 1

Today we will be going over your quizzes from yesterday.  Remember you will have a quiz on the territories and provinces of Canada next week (probably Tuesday). 

We will be reading Chapter 6 Section 1 today.

Objective: Students will be able to identify some features of human geography in the four sub-regions of the United States. 

Things to know:

The four sub-regions of the United States
Migration, Columbian Exchange, Louisiana Purchase, Representative Democracy

Where did people migrate from to populate North America?
Where did people move after the frontier was fully settled?
What enabled the United States to become a World Power?
What events involved the U.S. in foreign affairs?
How are the powers of government in the United States divided?

States Quiz

Quiz today.

After the quiz - you would practice with the Provinces and Territories of Canada, and you can practice locating major physical features of North America - rivers, mountains, etc.

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Chapter 5 Section 3

Today we are going to read chapter 5 section 3 and take Cornell Notes.  If your group finishes before the end of class, please study your STATES.  Remember there is a quiz coming up! 

Chapter 5 Section 3

Objective: Be able to discuss factors that make sites suitable for building cities and examine how settlement and agriculture have changed the land in both Canada and the U.S.

Terms: Beringia, St. Lawrence Seaway

What factors affect the choice of location of a city?  How did methods of moving people and goods across the continent change over time? 

States

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Chapter 5 Section 2

In your groups, I want you go answer the following questions, post them, and then I want you to take a quiz on Canadian geography (go to the link below the questions).

1) Which parts of Canada and the United States have the most similar climate?
2) What areas in Canada and the U.S. have areas of permafrost?
3) What kind of climates do not exist in Canada?
4) Which two states in the U.S. have tropical climates?
5) Where are the Everglades located?
6) Within which climate would you most likely find a rain forest?
7) What kids of extreme weather occur often in the Great Plains?
8) What areas are most at risk for flooding?
9) What areas suffer hurricanes?
10) What climate regions do the U.S. and Canada share?
11) What climate regions are found in the U.S. but not in Canada?

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Chapter 5 Section 3

Objective: Be able to discuss factors that make sites suitable for building cities and examine how settlement and agriculture have changed the land in both Canada and the U.S. 

Terms: Beringia, St. Lawrence Seaway

What factors affect the choice of location of a city?  How did methods of moving people and goods across the continent change over time? 

Objectives: Examine the shared climates and vegetation of the United States and Canada, and describe the effects of extreme weather in North America.

Today - we are going to take a short quiz on the physical features of North America and then we will start chapter 5 section 2.  Take notes as you read.

HW: Finish section 2 and turn in your notes tomorrow.

Things to know:

Permafrost, prevailing westerlies, Everglades. 
Similarities and differences in Climate and Vegetation of U.S. and Canada.
Be able to discuss the effects of extreme weather

In which type of climate would you find the Everglades?
In which region would you find the dry climates?
What climate regions do the United States and Canada share?

Friday

Today - we are going to review what you learn by reading Chapter 5 Section 1 - Physical Features of North America.  Then you will create a quizlet and post it.  We'll choose 1 and play a game.

First - a review quiz.
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Scale/Rubric relating to learning goal:

4 – The student can create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with written descriptions – that connect history to the geographical features.

3 – The student can create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with written descriptions

2 – With some direction/help from the teacher the student can create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with written descriptions

1 – Even with help from the teacher the student is unable to create a multimedia presentation on the theme “A Land Of Contrasts” which will include a series of pictures that show the different geographical features of the United States and Canada with written descriptions.