Tuesday 12 May 2015

Study Guide

5 Themes of Geography
3 Types of Maps
Why are the Kunlun Mountains important to China?
What is the approximate size of the Gobi Desert?
What are some of the important islands to the country?
Why are China's three river systems so important to the country?
In which latitude and climate zones is most of China's productive agricultural land located?
What landforms make up the dry zones?
What two factors affect vegetation and temperature in the highland climate?
What are some benefits of the Three Gorges Dam?
What are some drawbacks of the dam?
What are some of the ways in which the Japanese have adapted to living in a crowded space?
Why did Shi Huangdi build a wall in northern China?
How was China governed in its early history?
What are some achievements China made in its early history?
When did Europeans begin exploration of China?
How was Europe able to gain access to Chinese markets in the 19th century?
Which political group has held considerable power in China for the last 50 years?
What did the Communists party want for China's economy?
At what point did China's economy begin to grow more rapidly?
Where does most agriculture occur in China?
Where does China get the resources that fuel the industrial economy?
What item is especially popular as an export to the United States?
Name two important Chinese inventions.
What are the predominant religions in China?
What is China's population?
What animal was especially important to the Mongols?
What did Genghis Khan's name mean?
Who controlled Mongolia in the 18th and 19th century?
Which country has had the most influence and control in Taiwan?
How is Mongolia's current economy different from its historical practices?
What is an economic tiger?
Why might foreign companies want to work with Taiwanese companies?
What industry is most successful in Taiwan?
What traditional influences can be seen in daily life in Mongolia?
Do most Americans live in rural areas like people in Mongolia or urban areas like the people in Taiwan?
When did Little League become popular in Taiwan?
What bodies of water surround Korea?
What natural features influenced the settlement of Korea?
What action have both Korean countries taken since World War II?
What significant event occurred in 2000?
What type of economy did both North and South Korea have prior to the Korean War?
How are North and South Korea's economies different today?
Which Korean country has a larger population?
Which country did Dennis Rodman visit?
From where did the original inhabitants of Japan mostly come?
For whom did the Yamato clan claim descent?
For whom did the samurai work?
Where do most Japanese people live within Japan?
Which island of Japan is considered the main island?
How is Japan able to manufacture many items for trade without natural resources?
How has Japan's economy recently changed?
Which city is an excellent example of traditional Japanese culture?
What do the Japanese believe is important in designing buildings?
How does the Japanese school system compare with American education?
What are private college preparatory schools called in Japan?
What two problems are the Japanese attempting to address in the future?
What are some examples of traditional Japanese culture?
How did the Western world influence Japan beginning in the 19th century? 








Tuesday

Today - as a class we are going to read chapter 29 and then answer Main Ideas on page 672.

If you are gone you can play the Oceania game - go here


Monday 11 May 2015

Monday and beyond

This week we will be reading chapter 28 section 4 - Japan, answering questions: Main Ideas 1-10 on page 658; reading chapter 29 and answering study questions: Main ideas 1-10 on page 672; and, reviewing for the FINAL on Monday.



Tuesday 5 May 2015

Work for this Week

Tuesday - we will do some review work on Chapter 28 section 1.  Then take some time to study for your Map test which is tomorrow.

I will be out of class for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  Below are your assignments.

MIDDLE EAST MAP GAME HERE

Wednesday  - Students need to take the Asia Map Test

Thursday – Students need to read chapter 28 section 2 (page 642) in groups (groups below) and take Cornell Notes.  This section is on Mongolia and Taiwan.

Group 1 – Micah, Colton, Denver, Zach
Group 2 – Krisal, Alex, McKenna, Steaven
Group 3 – Mocha, Dainean, Delaney, Justin
Group 4 – Kara, Sienna, Kiara, Hailey

Friday – Students need to read chapter 29 section 3 (647) in groups and take Cornell notes.


Study Questions for Chapter 28 Section 1

1) Why did Shi Huangdi build a wall in northern China?
2) How was China governed in its early history?
3) What are some achievements China made in its early history?
4) When did Europeans begin exploration of China?
5) How was Europe able to gain access to Chinese markets in the 19th century?
6) Which political group has held considerable power in China for the last 50 years?
7) What did the Communist party want for China's economy?
8) Where does China get the resources that fuel the industrial economy?
9) What item is especially popular as an export to the U.S.
10) Name two important Chinese inventions?
11) What are the predominant religions of China?
12) What is China's population?

Monday 4 May 2015

Monday

Okay - MAP Test will be on Wednesday.

Today we will begin looking at the sub-regions of East Asia: China, Mongolia & Taiwan, Korea, and Japan.

We will read Chapter 28 Section 1.

Objectives: At the end of today's reading students will be able to explain China's early history, it's growth and interaction with Europe and analyze some of it's current obstacles.


Thursday 30 April 2015

Thursday

Today - we are either going to talk with Tonnie (this depends on skype connection) or read Chapter 27 Section 3: Human-Environment Interaction of East Asia.

Objective: After reading this sections students will be able to describe China's Three Gorges Dam project and Identify methods of dealing with overcrowding in Japan.





Wednesday 29 April 2015

Chapter 27 Review

Review Questions for Section 1 and 2

1) How long is the Great Wall of China?
2) Why was it built? And where does it run from and to?
3) What are three natural barriers that have limited people's movement in East Asia?
4) How large is the Gobi Desert?
5) List two plains in Northern China.
6) Name three rivers in China.
7) Where does the Huang begin and end?
8) How long is the Chang Jiang?
9) What is the southernmost of the three great river systems of China?
10) What are the natural resources of China?
11) Which countries in East Asia would need to import coal or oil?
12) What effect might natural resources have had on the development of East Asia?
13) What is a typhoon and where does it occur?
14) What two words best describe the climates in the higher latitudes of East Asia?
15) Where are most deserts found in East Asia?
16) Where are the tropical zones of East Asia found?
17) What does typhoon mean in Chinese?  What other type of storm is a typhoon most like?



Tuesday 28 April 2015

Tuesday

Today we are going to read chapter 27 section 2.

Objectives: After reading students will be able to describe the high latitude climate, dry zones and tropical areas of East Asia.

Tomorrow - review questions and time to practice your ASIA countries.

Hopefully, I get someone from China to talk to you on Skype next week.

Yesterday's Work

Chapter 27 - East Asia
Today we are going to read chapter 27 section 1.

Objectives: After reading students will be able to explain how the mountains and plateaus have affected China's development; identify the major rivers and natural resources and how they influence daily life.

Friday 24 April 2015

ASIA

Today we are going to see Denver and Kara's country presentations and then move on to ASIA.

For the ASIA country quiz go HERE




Monday 20 April 2015

Videos

Today - you should be filming your African projects!

We will present tomorrow.

Africa Unit Test on Thursday!

Tuesday 14 April 2015

Unit Goal

Unit Learning goal: Students will choose one African country and prepare a video news report on the current status of your country, covering such topics as conflicts, the health and welfare of its people, resources (or lack of), the economy and prospects for the future.

Friday 10 April 2015

Practice Review - For Unit Test

1) What are the five sub-regions of Africa?
2) Why is East Africa known as the cradle of humanity?
3) What were some early civilizations of East Africa?  What was their economy based on?
4) What was the Berlin Conference?  Why - particularly - did it happen?
5) How did colonization cause conflicts in East Africa after independence?
6) Why are Liberia and Ethiopia important?
7) What are some cash crops of East Africa?
8) What is East Africa's most critical health-care problem?
9) Name two ancient empires of North Africa?
10) What practices did the world acquire from Ancient Egypt?
11) What North Africa countries have had the economies transformed by oil?
12) What is Rai?
13) Discuss the changing roles of women in North Africa?
14) Why is Goree Island important?
15) List three trading empires of West Africa?  What did the trade?
16) What is a stateless society?  How has West Africa's traditional stateless societies caused problems after colonization?
17) What are some roadblocks to economic development in West Africa?
18) Discuss West African music.
19) What is Bantu important?
20) What was Sao Tome established for?
21) Who was King Leopold II?  Why was he important?
22) What are the lasting effects of colonialism in Central Africa?
23) What major problems does Central Africa have in education?
24) Who ended the apartheid in South Africa?
25) How does modern Johannesburg reflect the problems created by the apartheid?

Wednesday 8 April 2015

Central Africa

Today we are going to read Chapter 19 Section 4: Central Africa.

Objectives: After reading this section, students will be able to identify key events in Central African history, describe how colonialism led to economic problems, and explain educational problems in the region.

Tuesday 7 April 2015

Africa - WEST AFRICA

Today we are going to read Chapter 19 Section 3.

Objectives: After reading this section students will be able to explain the history of West Africa, analyze West African economies, and describe West African music.


Friday 3 April 2015

Unit Learning goal: Students will choose one African country and prepare a video news report on the current status of your country, covering such topics as conflicts, the health and welfare of its people, resources (or lack of), the economy and prospects for the future.





Thursday 2 April 2015

North Africa Review





Today you need to answer the following questions and then begin researching a country that you wish to do your project on.

1) What form of government did ancient Egypt have?
2) What practices did the ancient world acquire from Egypt?
3) How did Muslims gain control of North Africa?
4) What countries make up North Africa?
5) How has North Africa's economic base evolved?
6) Why has the oil industry failed to benefit local workers?
7) How are prices set for products sold at souks?
8) How has rai music changed since its beginnings?
9) What was the traditional role for North African women?
10) What gains have Tunisian women made outside the home?


Tuesday 31 March 2015

North Africa

Today we will read Chapter 19 Section 2: North Africa.

Objectives: By the end of the chapter students will be able to explain the roots of civilization in North Africa, analyze the impact of oil on the economies of North Africa, and explain the changing roles for women in North Africa.

Tuesday

Today we are going to take a quiz on Africa and then answer the following review questions:

1) What were some early civilizations in East Africa?  Why were these civilizations important?
2) What happened at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
3) What African countries managed to remain free of European control?
4) How did colonialism cause conflicts in East Africa after independence?
5) How did Ethiopia manage to defeat Italy in 1896?
6) What are some cash crops of East Africa?
7) What is East Africa's most critical health-care problem.
8) Research the Rwanda massacre (genocide?) and briefly discuss what happened and why.

Monday 30 March 2015

Monday

Today we are going to review what Lester discuss yesterday and read chapter 19 section 1.

Objectives: After reading students we be able to identify key events in East Africa history including how colonialism has effect it, and examine the state of health care in the region.

Unit Learning goal: Students will choose one African country and prepare a video news report on the current status of your country, covering such topics as conflicts, the health and welfare of its people, resources (or lack of), the economy and prospects for the future.

Friday 27 March 2015

Central Africa

Today we are going to review what Lester discuss yesterday and read chapter 19 section 1.

Objectives: After reading students we be able to identify key events in Central Africa history including how colonialism has effect it, and examine educational programs in the region.

Unit Learning goal: Students will choose one African country and prepare a video news report on the current status of your country, covering such topics as conflicts, the health and welfare of its people, resources (or lack of), the economy and prospects for the future.

First let's look at a clip from Democracy Now's newscast: 

Go HERE 

Tuesday 24 March 2015

AFRICA

In groups we are going to read Chapter 18 Section 3.

Remember we have a shortened day.  Beware of a possible quiz on this section tomorrow.  

Friday 20 March 2015

Africa -

Today, you have the 1st 15 minutes to finish your Cornell Notes or outlines on Chapter 18 Section 2.

Afterwards I want you to answer MAIN IDEAS questions 1-7 on page 428.  Then practice your Africa Countries.  Quiz will be next Tuesday (3/31).

For MAP QUIZ go HERE

1st - the National Anthem of Uganda and South Africa


Friday 13 March 2015

Africa chapter 18 section 2

Today we are going to review things that Tonnie talked about yesterday in class, and then begin reading Chapter 18 Section 2: Climate and Vegetation.

Objective: By the end of this sections students should be able to explain the distribution of warm climates in Africa and describe the rain-forest biodiversity and practices that endanger it.

Monday 9 March 2015

AFRICA

Tuesday – students need to look at page 400, 402, 403, 404 and 405

Then in groups of 4 (they can choose the groups) read chapter 18 section 1.  Take Cornell Notes.

Wednesday – Students need to do Assessment questions 1-3 on page 418 and create a list of five things that they want to learn about Africa.

When they finish they should work on the AFRICAN MAP game from the blog.



Unit Learning goal: Students will choose one African country and prepare a video news report on the current status of your country, covering such topics as conflicts, the health and welfare of its people, resources (or lack of), the economy and prospects for the future.

UNIT OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to

1) Identify key features of Africa’s physical geography, climate, and vegetation, and human-environment interaction.
2) Explain the distribution of warm climates in Africa.
3) Describe rain-forest biodiversity and practices that endanger it.
4) Describe the process of desertification.
5) Explain the harm caused by oil operations in Nigeria.
6) Describe the good and bad effects of the Aswan High Dam.
7) Identify features of human geography in the five sub-regions of Africa/
8) Discuss the causes of famine and the responses by local and international communities.
9) Examine roots of civilization in North Africa.
10) Analyze the impact of oil on the economies of North Africa.
11) Discuss the changes roles for women in North Africa.
12) Analyze West African economies.
13) Describe the cultural symbols of West Africa and West African music.
14) Identify key events in the history of Central Africa.
15) Describe how colonialism led to economic problems in Central Africa.
16) Identify events and issues in Southern African history.
17) Describe Southern African celebrations and daily life.
18) Discuss the serious issues and health-care crisis that Africans face.
19) Identify major diseases in Africa and their impact on the population.

Africa!






Go here to play the Africa country game! 

Thursday 26 February 2015

Russia's Nuclear Legacy







You can also visit a website about USSR's testing grounds in Kazakhstan by going HERE

Or an article by CNN - HERE


Or visit it museum HERE


For 10 extra credit points - research what you learn about Russia's Nuclear Legacy and write a 1/2 page summary of what you learned.  You can do this only after you've finished your Chernobyl projects.

Wednesday 25 February 2015

Chernobyl

With a partner you are going to create a presentation on Chernobyl.

Your presentation must include the following:

1) The date of the disaster
2) A map of the area
3) The consequences of the disaster
4) A short damage report
5) Five photos of Chernobyl
6) One story from a survivor of Chernobyl
7) A conclusion that discuss the Legacy of Chernobyl

You can use your textbook (pages 368-369)

Also the following sites:

An Article from the Nation

An Article about Chernobyl and Fukushima

An Article from the Guardian

A Slide Show Presentation

A BBC Radio Investigation of Chernobyl

Aral Sea and Lake Biakal

Today we will watch short videos on the Aral Sea and Lake Biakal.

Then - you'll need to answer these study questions:

1) What percentage of water has the Aral Sea lost?
2) Why has this water been lost?
3) What other environmental problems affect the area?
4) What would have to be done to keep the lake at its present level?
5) What did you learn about Lake Biakal from the video?
6) In the city of Verkhoyansk what extreme temperatures have been recorded?
7) How did Russia's harsh winter help the country in the 1800s (and during WWII)?
8) What made the building of the Trans-Siberian Railroad an enormous undertaking?
9) Research and find a major city in Siberia.  What is its population and major attractions?

The following link should help you with cities in Siberia

For the videos: go here - Aral Sea 

or Lake Biakal




Monday 23 February 2015

Russia: Human-Environment Interaction

Today we are going to read Chapter 15 Section 3 and take Cornell Notes.

Objectives: At the end of this sections students will be able to identify the causes and effects of the shrinkage of the Aral Sea; Describe Russian's harsh winter, and explain the significance of the Trans-Siberian Railroad.


HOMEWORK: Answer the following review questions

1) List three important cities that are located in the Northern European Plain.
2) What percentage of the region's population lives in this plain?
3) What border do the Caucasus Mountains form?
4) What are the two largest lakes in Central Asia?
5) How long is the Volga River?
6) Why is Lake Baikal important?
7) What are some of the resources that have been developed in Russia and the Republics?
8) Why might extracting and transporting the region's resources be difficult?

Sunday 22 February 2015

Monday

RUSSIA

Today we are moving on to Russia.  Russia exists in both Europe and Asia.

You need to read Chapter 15 Section 1 and take Cornell Notes.  

We will spend two weeks on Russia before moving on to our next UNIT: Africa.

Good news - Everyone passed the Geography Unit Test, and most of you did extremely well!


Wednesday 18 February 2015

Review Questions for Unit TEST

1) Why can Europe be called a peninsula of peninsulas?
2) Where does the Danube flow?
3) What is the most important plain in Europe?
4) What resources does Europe have in abundance?
5) Why do the Irish burn peat?
6) How are the landforms of Europe both an advantage and disadvantage?
7) What is the North Atlantic Drift?
8) What parts of Europe benefit from the Mediterranean climate?
9) Why do trees not grow in upper Scandinavia?
10) What percentage of the Netherlands was once under the sea?
11) Why did Venice grow?
12) What problems face Venice today?
13) What actions have led to deforestation in Europe?
14) Why was Ancient Greece important?
15) What are some of Rome's cultural legacies?
16) What were the crusades?
17) How has Mediterranean Europe's economy changed since WWII.
18) Why are France and Germany the dominant countries of Western Europe?
19) How did language differences develop in Western Europe?
20) Why was the Berlin Wall built?  When did it come down?
21) List the four sub-region of Europe.  Be able to list the countries in each sub-region.
22) What is the history of Northern Europe?
23)  What country in Northern Europe chose not to join the EU?
24) Where did the industrial revolution start?
25) Why has there been turmoil in Eastern Europe?
26) What problems existed in the Eastern European economy under Communist rule?
27) How did the Reformation create new cultural divisions?

Presentations

Today you groups will present your country profiles and EU membership stance.

Unit Learning goal: Students will be able to represent one type of country – original EU member, recent EU member, or an EU candidate – research how future expansion might affect their country, create a thematic visual representation of the country, hold a panel with a 2-minute summary of their position and be able to debate their position against the positions of other countries.




At the end of class each person, on their own, needs to answer the following:

1) How do people in your country feel about EU membership?
2) How might future expansion affect the economies of your country?
3) What potential problems face nations who want to adopt the euro??
4) What political or cultural issues might arise because of the EU expansion?
5) What did you learn about other countries through their presentations (list two distinct and detailed things).

Friday 13 February 2015

Friday

Unit Learning goal: Students will be able to represent one type of country – original EU member, recent EU member, or an EU candidate – research how future expansion might affect their country, create a thematic visual representation of the country, hold a panel with a 2-minute summary of their position and be able to debate their position against the positions of other countries.

Today we are going to read and talk about the Case Study on page 326 and then I will break you up into groups and you will research a EU country, create a profile of that country (it's population, economic resources, religion, and how further expansion of the EU might affect their country).  You will present - as a panel - this information next Wednesday.  We will have a test on the Unit next Friday.


Tuesday 3 February 2015

Eastern Europe

Today we are going to review sections 1-3 of Unit 13, and then read section 4.

Objectives: At the end of section 4 students will be able to explain the turmoil of Eastern Europe in the 20th century; explain how the economy of Eastern Europe developed, and the ethnic and religious diversity of Eastern Europe.

HOMEWORK: Study for Map Quiz.

Eastern Europe

Discuss the turmoil the of Eastern Europe in the 20th Century; explain how the economy of Eastern Europe developed; and the diversity of Eastern Europe's religions.


Sunday 1 February 2015

Review Chapter 13 Section 3 and Europe Political Maps

Review Question - possible quiz questions

1) Where did the industrial Revolution begin and to where did it spread?
2) What are some characteristics of governments in Northern Europe?
3) How did conquest influence the languages spoken in Northern Europe?
4) How did the industrial Revolution spur the growth of the British Empire?
5) How did the Reformation affect Northern Europe?
6) Who are some important writers from Northern Europe?
7) What Northern European country did not join the EU?  Why?
8) What was the Magna Carta?  Why is it important?
9) What are the countries of Northern Europe?

Europe Countries to know:

Albania
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Moldova
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom

Thursday 29 January 2015

Thursday

Unit Learning goal: Students will be able to represent one type of country – original EU member, recent EU member, or an EU candidate – research how future expansion might affect their country, create a thematic visual representation of the country, hold a panel with a 2-minute summary of their position and be able to debate their position against the positions of other countries.

Today - we will read chapter 13 section 2: the region of Northern Europe.  You will take notes - either Cornell Notes or Chapter outlines.  First, I want us as a class to preview the chapter.  Remember your summary - on your notes - should reflect the objective below.  

Objective:  At the end of this section students will be able to discuss early seafaring Norsemen, explain the formation of the British Empire, and list major trends in Northern Europe's economy.

Wednesday 28 January 2015

Wednesday

Unit Learning goal: Students will be able to represent one type of country – original EU member, recent EU member, or an EU candidate – research how future expansion might affect their country, create a thematic visual representation of the country, hold a panel with a 2-minute summary of their position and be able to debate their position against the positions of other countries.

Chapter 13 Section 2:

Objectives: At the end of this section students will be able to identify cultural diversity in Western Europe, explain the development of various nations, and analyze Western European economies.


Today - I want to go over your outlines of chapter 13 section 2 and have you write summaries that relate to the section objective above.

Then, I want to answer the review questions below and write three interesting things that you learned in this chapter and one potential quiz question (of merit).  When you are finish begin to study the political map of European countries - there is a link below.

Review Questions:

1) What did you learn about EU countries in this section?
2) How do language and religion reflect the cultural division in Western Europe?
3) Which Western European leaders tried to unify Europe through conquest?
4) In what way does Western Europe have a diverse economy?
5) What was the Reformation?
6) What was the Holocaust?
7) What was the Berlin Wall?
8) What are some characteristics of Modern Life in Western Europ?

Remember to write three things that you learned that were interesting and one question.


MAP QUIZ go HERE

Monday 26 January 2015

Outline for Chapter 13 Section 2

Western Europe

Hook: Emile Durkheim, father of French sociology, used as an example to introduce the cultural differences between France and Germany.

I) A History of Cultural Divisions

France and Germany are the dominant countries of Western Europe (largest, have best access to resources, ports and trade routes).  Other countries include: Austria, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Monaco.

     A) Rome to Charlemagne

           1) Roman Empire had conquered the Celtic tribes in France by 50 B.C.
           2) French is one of the Romance languages evolved from Latin
           3) In the late 700s Charlemagne, a Germanic King, conquered most of the region
           4) His empire fell apart after his death

     B) The Reformation

           1) The Reformation was a religious during the Renaissance when people questioned the church
           2) In 1517 Martin Luther published 95 statements that criticized church practices
           3) Christians broke away from the Catholic Church and started Protestant churches
           4) Hostility between the two led to religious wars that tore Europe apart
           5) France is primarily Catholic and Germany is primarily Protestant

II) The Rise of Nation-States

Between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance, a period known as the Middle Ages, Europeans developed the nation-state, an independent nation containing common culture.

      A) Nationalism

           1) After Rome fell Feudalism developed.  Feudalism is a political system in which lords owned                  most of the land.
           2) Over time, strong kings gained power over feudal lords and nationalism evolved.                                    Nationalism is the belief that people should be loyal to their national
           3) Nationalism led to modern nation-states
           4) France was one of the first nation-states.  1st Kings held absolute power.  In 1789 the people                  rebelled during the French Revolution.  Later, Napoleon seized power and tried to conquer                    Europe.
          5) From 1600-1945 wars frequently broke out among nation-states of Europe particularly France               and Austria and France and German States.
          6) Germany united in 1872.
          7) Industrialism in the 1800s caused European nations to set up colonies in other lands in order to               gain raw materials.

     B) Modern Conflicts

          1) Competition for colonies led to World War I
          2) The harsh terms imposed on German after the war and the resentment felt due to those terms                   led to World War II
          3) During World War II  Germany was led by Hitler and the Nazi Party
          4) The Nazis carried out the Holocaust: a mass murder campaign that eliminated 2/3 of the                         European Jews
          5) After the war Germany was split into two.  West Germany was non-communist, and East                      Germany was controlled by the Soviet Union.
          6) In 1989 the Berlin Wall fell and Germany reunited under a democratic government.
          7) To end the rivalry between them Germany and France became leaders in establishing the                       European Union.

III.  Economics: Diversity and Luxury

Region's economy remains strong due to agriculture, manufacturing, high-tech and service industries.

     A) Agriculture to High-Tech

          1) Farming and livestock important in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
          2) France is the largest producer of agricultural products in Western Europe
          3) France, Germany and the Netherlands are three of Europe's top manufacturing nations
          4) Germany and the Netherlands are important producers of electronics
          5) Germany also produces scientific equipment
          6) France has one of the fastest passenger trains in the world, as well a space program and                           nuclear energy (80% of its energy is produced by Nuclear Power Plants)
          7) Switzerland specializes in the banking industry.

     B) Tourism and Luxury

          1) Due to scenery, climate and historic sites, tourism in Western Europe is popular and an                           important part of French, Swiss and Austrian economy.
          2) Western Europe also exports luxury goods: German Cars, Swiss Watches, high fashion                         clothes from France and flower bulbs from the Netherlands.

IV. Great Music and Art

      A) Music

            1) German and Austria are famous for music.
            2) Some German musicians/composers include Bach and Beethoven
            3) Austrian composers include Mozart

      B) Painting

         

Western Europe

Unit Learning goal: Students will be able to represent one type of country – original EU member, recent EU member, or an EU candidate – research how future expansion might affect their country, create a thematic visual representation of the country, hold a panel with a 2-minute summary of their position and be able to debate their position against the positions of other countries.

Chapter 13 Section 2:

Objectives: At the end of this section students will be able to identify cultural diversity in Western Europe, explain the development of various nations, and analyze Western European economies.

Today, we are going to read and outline on our blogs Chapter 13 Section 2: Western Europe.

The reason we are doing this is to discuss closely how the chapters are laid out.

First let us preview the chapter and connect it to the learning goals above.




Friday 23 January 2015

Link to European Map

Go HERE

Chapter 13 Section 2 WESTERN EUROPE

Objectives: At the end of this section students will be able to identify cultural diversity in Western Europe, explain the development of various nations, and analyze Western European economies.


Thursday 22 January 2015

Thursday

We are going to finish chapter 13 section 1 today in class.

When we finish you have time to work on make up work - many of you still need to finish the review questions on page 286 or the country research - or study for tomorrows quiz over chapter 12.

The map quiz on Europe will be next Tuesday.

Go HERE to practice.

Wednesday 21 January 2015

Chapter 13 Section 1

Today, in groups, we will read chapter 13 section 1 - Mediterranean Europe.

Objectives: At the end of this section students will be about to list two great civilizations of ancient Europe and major historic events leading to modern times, analyze how history shaped culture and language and how the regions economy has changed.

As you take Cornell Notes, I want you to list the headings of the sub-sections with notes underneath them.  Example:

The sub-sections of this section are

A History of Ancient Glory (note you should expect to find the great civilizations of ancient Europe here)
Moving Towards Modern Times (you might find "major historic events leading to modern times")
A Rich Cultural Legacy (how history has shaped culture and language)
 Economic Change (how the regions economy has changed)


Tuesday 20 January 2015

Tuesday

We are going to go over your countries from yesterday and then answer chapter 12 review questions on page 286: Main Ideas 1-10.

Quiz on chapter 12 on Friday.

Tomorrow we will start chapter 13.

I will be returning your chapter notes today.

Unit Learning goal: Students will be able to represent one type of country – original EU member, recent EU member, or an EU candidate – research how future expansion might affect their country, create a thematic visual representation of the country, hold a panel with a 2-minute summary of their position and be able to debate their position against the positions of other countries.


Students will be able to
1)  Compare data on the physical geography of Europe.
2)  Identify key features of Europe physical geography, climate and vegetation, and human-environment interaction.
3)  Identify European countries and borders in 1914.
4)  Identify current political features.
5)  Learn about European religions and climates.
6)  Analyze language distribution and population density in Europe.
7)  Explain how winds warm much of Europe.
8)  Describe the climate of inland Europe.
9)  Identify the climatic characteristics in the Mediterranean.
10)          Describe the climatic effect of vegetation on the Land of the Midnight Sun.
11)          Describe the land reclamation of the Netherlands.
12)          Explain the unique environment of Venice.
13)          Identify reasons for deforestation in Europe.
14)          Identify features of human geography in the four sub-regions of Europe.
15)          Identify cultural divisions in Western Europe.
16)          Analyze Western European economies.
17)          Discuss the seafaring conquerors and the formation of the British Empire.
18)          Explain the major historical trends leading to modern age.
19)          Identify the major trends in Northern Europe’s economy.
20)          Explain the how ethnic and religious diversity has defined Eastern European culture.
21)          Analyze Eastern European turmoil in the 20th Century.
22)          Identify the challenges involved in moving toward economic growth and political freedom in Eastern Europe.
23)           Interpret thematic maps.
24)          Identify key features of the landforms, resources, climate, vegetation, and human environment in Russia and the Republics.
25)          Describe four major vegetation regions of Russia and the Republics.
26)          Describe how Russia’s harsh winter has been both an obstacle and an advantage to the country.

Monday 19 January 2015

Country

Choose a country or place that you'd like to visit in Europe and

1) Discuss it's location, place, region.

2) Human-Environment interaction.

3) Find two photos of it.

4) Find one map that shows where it is located.

5) Find three interesting things about the country or place.


Friday 16 January 2015

Chapter 12 Section 3

Today we will look at the Human-Environment Interaction in Europe and take Cornell Notes.

Objectives: At the end of this section students will be able to describe land reclamation in the Netherlands, examine the unique environment of Venice, and identify reasons for deforestation in Europe.



Thursday 15 January 2015

Cornell Notes

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Today we will be reading Chapter 12 Section 2.

Objectives: Explain how winds warm much of Europe, the climate of inland Europe and the climatic characters in the Mediterranean.


Tuesday 13 January 2015

Review Questions for Chapter 12 Section 1






1) Why can Europe be called "a peninsula of peninsulas"?
2) What European islands are located in North Atlantic?  In the Mediterranean Sea?
3) How do mountains and uplands affect life in Europe?
4) The Alps arc across what countries or places?
5) The Pyrenees are located where?
6) Where does the Danube flow?
7) How are rivers used in Europe?
8) What is the most important plain in Europe?
9) Why is it important?
10) How are the landforms of Europe both an advantage and disadvantage?
11) How did natural resources help Europe to become industrialized?

On the blank map that I will give you locate the following:

1) The Black Sea
2) The Mediterranean Sea
3) The Danube River
4) The Rhine
5) The Alps
6) The Pyrenees
7) The Northern European Plains

Physical Features of Europe

Today, in groups, we are going to read Chapter 12 Section 1 and take Cornell Notes.

Objectives: At the end of class students will be able to explain how the mountains, rivers and plains of Europe affect European life and identify key natural resources and the connections between resources and daily life in Europe.

If you get done before the end of class, practice your countries and the link to the game from yesterday.

Friday 9 January 2015

Europe

Unit Learning goal: Students will be able to represent one type of country – original EU member, recent EU member, or an EU candidate – research how future expansion might affect their country, create a thematic visual representation of the country, hold a panel with a 2-minute summary of their position and be able to debate their position against the positions of other countries.


Students will be able to
1)  Compare data on the physical geography of Europe.
2)  Identify key features of Europe physical geography, climate and vegetation, and human-environment interaction.
3)  Identify European countries and borders in 1914.
4)  Identify current political features.
5)  Learn about European religions and climates.
6)  Analyze language distribution and population density in Europe.
7)  Explain how winds warm much of Europe.
8)  Describe the climate of inland Europe.
9)  Identify the climatic characteristics in the Mediterranean.
10)          Describe the climatic effect of vegetation on the Land of the Midnight Sun.
11)          Describe the land reclamation of the Netherlands.
12)          Explain the unique environment of Venice.
13)          Identify reasons for deforestation in Europe.
14)          Identify features of human geography in the four sub-regions of Europe.
15)          Identify cultural divisions in Western Europe.
16)          Analyze Western European economies.
17)          Discuss the seafaring conquerors and the formation of the British Empire.
18)          Explain the major historical trends leading to modern age.
19)          Identify the major trends in Northern Europe’s economy.
20)          Explain the how ethnic and religious diversity has defined Eastern European culture.
21)          Analyze Eastern European turmoil in the 20th Century.
22)          Identify the challenges involved in moving toward economic growth and political freedom in Eastern Europe.
23)           Interpret thematic maps.
24)          Identify key features of the landforms, resources, climate, vegetation, and human environment in Russia and the Republics.
25)          Describe four major vegetation regions of Russia and the Republics.
26)          Describe how Russia’s harsh winter has been both an obstacle and an advantage to the country. 

 For the country game go HERE