Chapter 2: A Living Planet

In your groups read chapter 2 sections 1 & 2 and take Cornell Notes.  Look at places and terms to help you with the questions for Cornell Notes.  Also answer MAIN IDEAS on page 29 A-C and 36 A-C.

Keep in mind that you will be producing a Brochure/Guidebook of Skagway next week.

INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY:

Unit Learning goal: Students will be able use the five themes of geography and three types of maps to create a brochure/guide of Skagway that includes an explanation of Skagway to each of the five themes and a physical, political and thematic map of Skagway.  

 

Scale/Rubric relating to learning goal:

4 – The student can use the five themes of geography and three types of maps to create a brochure of Skagway that includes an explanation of Skagway to each of the five themes and a physical, political and thematic map of Skagway that includes the surrounding areas of Haines and Whitehorse. 

3 – The student can use the five themes of geography and three types of maps to create a brochure of Skagway that includes an explanation of Skagway to each of the five themes and a physical, political and thematic map of Skagway. 

2 – With some direction/help from the teacher the student can use the five themes of geography and three types of maps to create a brochure of Skagway that includes an explanation of Skagway to each of the five themes and a physical, political and thematic map of Skagway. 

1 – Even with help from the teacher the student is unable use the five themes of geography and three types of maps to create a brochure of Skagway that includes an explanation of Skagway to each of the five themes and a physical, political and thematic map of Skagway.