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"The learner will . . ." || **Standard(s)** || **No. of Days** || **Vocabulary Terms** || **Resources** || **Student Learning Activities** || **Assessment** ||
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 * Textbook: ** (//World Geography//, McDougal Littell, 2012)
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 * **Obj #** || **Unit** || **Objective:**
 * ||  || 1. Explain how geographers study the world.

2. Define location and explain how geographers describe it.

3. Explain the themes of place and region and identify the differences among formal, functional, and perceptual regions.

4. Explain the geographic theme of human-environment interaction.

5. Explain the theme of movement and distinguish among linear, time and psychological distances.

6. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of maps and globes and identify three types of maps.

7. Describe how geographers use satellites and other tools.

8. Understand the methods of determining location.

9. Learn how to interpret the different elements of a map.

10. Understand the elements and purposes of the geographic grid.

11. Examine different types of map projections.

12. Understand and interpret different types of maps. || 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, 8.3.4, 8.3.5, 8.3.6, 8.4.2, 8.4.3, 8.4.4, 8.4.5 || 20 ||  || student text

//Where on Earth?: Understanding Latitude and Longitude//

Battleship board game || maps

discussion

Battleship

Balloon maps || oral quizzes

//Where on Earth?// worksheets

unit test ||
 * ||  || 1. Describe the solar system and the earth's location in it.

2. Describe the earth's structure and the forces that created it.

3. Describe the components of the water system on earth.

4. Identify the characteristics of oceanic and continental landforms.

5. Explain plate tectonics.

6. Identify the cause and effects of earthquakes.

7. Describe the action and location of volcanoes.

8. Describe mechanical and chemical weathering.

9. Relate the processes of water, wind, and glacial erosion to the development of landforms.

10. Identify the basic components of soil. ||  || 10 ||   || student text

chapter resources || discussion

activities

"bell ringer" || chapter quizzes

reteaching activities

homework assignments

unit exam ||
 * ||  || 1. Explain how annual changes in the relationship between the earth and the sun cause the seasons.

2. Identify the factors that influence weather.

3. Describe the main types of extreme weather.

4. Explain the factors that influence the climate of a region.

5. Describe the effects of El Nino, La Nina, and global warming.

6. Identify the factors that define climate regions.

7. Describe the temperature and precipitation patterns of the world's major climate regions.

8. Explain the important characteristics of soils.

9. Identify and describe the main vegetation regions on earth.

10. Describe the ways in which people have altered the environment. ||  || 10 ||   || student text

chapter resources || discussion

activities

"bell ringer" || chapter quizzes

reteaching activities

homework assignments

unit exam ||
 * ||  || 1. Define culture and explain its impact.

2. Explain how culture changes and spreads.

3. Describe how language unites and divides people and how it changes and spreads.

4. Identify and define three categories of religion.

5. Describe the world's major religions.

6. Identify modes of cultural expression.

7. Explain the factors involved in the world's population growth.

8. Describe the distribution of the world's population.

9. Describe some factors that influence population density and carrying capacity.

10. Define the three categories of governments.

11. Identify the three most important geographic characteristics used to describe a country.

12. Distinguish between natural and artificial boundaries.

13. Identify the main types of regional political systems.

14. Explain how urban areas develop.

15. Describe common reasons for the locations of cities.

16. Describe the functions of cities and the relationship between a city's functions and transportation.

17. Identify the four basic types of economic systems.

18. Define the four levels of economic activity.

19. Distinguish among renewable, non-renewable, and inexhaustible resources.

20. Identify key components of economic support systems.

21. Distinguish between GNP and GDP, and between developing and developed nations. ||  || 15 ||   || student text

chapter resources || discussion

activities

"bell ringer" || chapter quizzes

reteaching activities

homework assignments

unit exam ||
 * ||  || 1. Compare data on the physical geography of Canada and the US.

2. Examine historical and political features of both countries.

3. Identify country borders, and individual states and regions.

4. Compare economic factors between the US and Canada.

5. Analyze population density in both countries.

6. Examine natural hazards that affect both countries.

7. Identify key features of the US and Canada's physical geography and human-environment interaction. ||  || 5 ||   || student text

chapter resources

TapQuizMap App on iPad || discussion

"bell ringer"

country maps || map quiz on US/Canada political and physical features ||
 * ||  || Identify features of human geography in the four subregions of the US. ||   || 15 ||   || student text

chapter resources

//The States// series || discussion

chapter reteaching || student generated lists of important facts from video

homework assignments ||
 * ||  || 1. Explain how Canada was settled.

2. Describe the unification of Canada.

3. Examine Canadian expansion and development.

4. Describe the Canadian government.

5. Identify economic power in Canada.

6. Examine cultural diversity in Canada.

7. Describe Canadian life today.

8. Examine the subregion known as the Atlantic Provinces.

9. Examine the subregion known as the Core Provinces.

10. Examine the subregion known as the Prarie Provinces.

11. Examine the subregion known as the Pacific Provinces and the Territories. ||  || 5 ||   || student text

chapter resources || discussion

chapter reteaching

"bell ringer" || quizzes

homework assignments ||
 * ||  || 1. Describe how the United States responded to the acts of terrorism that occurred on September 11, 2001.

2. Explain the difficulties the US and its allies, such as Canada, face in fighting terrorism.

3. Examine how cities have grown without proper planning.

4. Identify the negative effects of urban sprawl.

5. Identify some possible solutions to urban sprawl.

6. Describe how the US and Canada are like a cultural mosaic or melting pot.

7. Examine new cultural issues that the US and Canada face.

8. Discuss whether countries can be multicultural yet unified.

9. Analyze primary sources for different views on multiculturalism in the US and Canada. ||  || 5 ||   || student text

chapter resources || discussion

chapter reteaching

"bell ringer" || quizzes

reteaching activities

homework assignments

unit exam ||
 * ||  || 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 in 1800.

4. Idenfity current countries and borders of Latin America.

5. Learn about Latin American religions and climates.

6. Analyze language distribution and population density in Latin America. ||  || 5 ||   || student text

chapter resources

TapQuizMap App on iPad || discussion

"bell ringer"

country maps || map quiz on Latin American political and physical features ||
 * ||  || 1. Identify Latin America's mountains and highlands.

2. Describe the Latin American plains, and identify the Amazon River and other rivers.

3. Identify the major islands of the Caribbean.

4. Explain the importance of the resources of Latin America.

5. Describe the climate and vegetation of Latin America.

6. Identify the tropical climate zones of Latin America.

7. Identify the dry climate zones of Latin America.

8. Identify the mid-latitude climate zones of Latin America.

9. Identify how agriculture reshapes the ecology of the environment.

10. Describe the effects of urbanization and migration to cities.

11. Explain the positive and negative effects of tourism. ||  || 5 ||   || student text

chapter resources || discussion

chapter reteaching

"bell ringer" || quizzes

reteaching activities

homework assignments ||
 * ||  || 1. Explain colonialism and independence in Mexico.

2. Understand the blending of the native and Spanish influences in Mexico.

3. Understand the economics of cities and factories in Mexico.

4. Explore Mexican life today.

5. Describe the history of Central America.

6. Describe the history of the Caribbean.

7. Identify the cultural blends in the region.

8. Identify economic conditions in the region.

9. Explore the modern life in the region.

10. Identify the location of the island affected by the volcanic eruption.

11. Examine the effects of the eruption on people.

12. Examine the responses by civilians and government.

13. Describe the Spanish conquest and independence movements in South America.

14. Identify the cultural mosaic of South America.

15. Explain economic resources and trade.

16. Describe future prospects in South America.

17. Explain the two major divisions of South America.

18. Describe the national culture of Brazil.

19. Explain the economic strength of Brazil.

20. Describe Brazilian life today.

21. Identify similarities and differences in festivals and holidays around the world. ||  || 10 ||   || student text

chapter resources || discussion

chapter reteaching

"bell ringer" || quizzes

reteaching activities

homework assignments ||
 * ||  || 1. Describe the uses of the rain forest.

2. Explain the social costs of destruction of the rain forest.

3. Discuss how destruction of the rain forest can be prevented.

4. Describe the struggle for democratic government in Latin America.

5. Identify some conditions for establishing stable democracies.

6. Explain the problem of the income gap in Latin America.

7. Describe possible solutions to the income gap.

8. Analyze primary sources for different views on the income gap in Latin America. ||  || 5 ||   || student text

chapter resources || discussion

chapter reteaching

"bell ringer" || quizzes

reteaching activities

homework assignments

unit exam ||
 * ||  || 1. Compare data on the physical geography of Europe.

2. Examine key physical features of Europe.

3. Identify European countries and borders in 1914.

4. Identify current political features of Europe.

5. Learn about European religions and climates.

6. Analyze language distribution and population density in Europe. ||  || 5 ||   || student text

chapter resources

TapQuizMap App on iPad || discussion

"bell ringer"

country maps || map quiz on European political and physical features ||
 * ||  || 1. Identify the main peninsulas and islands.

2. Explain how mountains and uplands affect European life.

3. Describe major rivers and their uses.

4. Explain the importance of plains in Europe.

5. Identify key natural resources and describe connections between resources and daily life in Europe.

6. Explain how winds warm much of Europe.

7. Describe the climate of inland Europe.

8. Identify climatic characteristics in the Mediterranean.

9. Describe the climatic effect on vegetation in the Land of the Midnight Sun.

10. Describe land reclamation in the Netherlands.

11. Examine the unique environment of Venice.

12. Identify reasons for deforestation in Europe. ||  || 5 ||   || student text

chapter resources || discussion

chapter reteaching

"bell ringer" || quizzes

reteaching activities

homework assignments ||
 * ||  || 1. Identify the two great civilizations of ancient Europe.

2. Identify major historic events leading to modern times.

3. Analyze how history shaped culture and language.

4. Understand how the region's economy has changed.

5. Identify problems created by urban growth.

6. Describe how the bubonic plague arrived and spread throughout much of Europe.

7. Identify cultural divisions in Western Europe.

8. Explain the development of nation-states.

9. Analyze Western European economies.

10. Examine artistic achievements in Western Europe.

11. Describe features of modern life.

12. Learn about seafaring conquerors and the formation of the British Empire.

13. Examine major historical trends leading to the modern age.

14. Identify the major trends in Northern Europe's economy.

15. Examine modern Northern European culture.

16. Learn about life in Northern Europe.

17. Identify and explore geographically inspired sports.

18. Define Eastern Europe as a cultural crossroads.

19. Analyze Eastern European turmoil in the 20th century.

20. Explain how the economy of Eastern Europe has developed.

21. Explain how ethnic and religious diversity has defined Eastern European culture.

22. Identify the challenges involved in moving toward economic growth and political freedom. ||  || 10 ||   || student text

chapter resources || discussion

chapter reteaching

"bell ringer" || quizzes

reteaching activities

homework assignments ||
 * ||  || 1. Analyze issues and/or events using geographic knowledge and skills to make informed decisions.

2. Analyze how major past and current events are chronically connected, and evaluate their impact(s) on one another.

3. Analyze and interpret historical and current events from multiple perspectives using primary and secondary sources.

4. Identify causes of past and current events, issues, and problems. || 8.3.6, 8.4.1, 8.4.2, 8.4.3, 8.4.4, 8.4.5 || 20 ||  || news source || discussion

"bell ringer" || student presentations

essays ||
 * ||  || 1. Compare the cultures of different world countries.

2. Create a profile of different countries using the various social sciences.

3. Enhance research skills using primary and secondary source documents.

4. Present findings to the class. ||  || 25 ||   || student text

chapter resources

internet

library books

maps || student portfolios || student portfolios ||