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.
Thursday 29 January 2015
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
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
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.
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
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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
Go HERE
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.
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.
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.
For the country game go HERE
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.
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