Curriculum Map Course Title: World Geography Quarter: 2 Academic Year: 2011-2012 Essential Questions for this Quarter: What do the multiple cultures in America have in common? How does the common strand of Latin America relate to the region’s past? Distinguish how the size of Western Europe determines population density. What are some of the main economic activities of Western Europe? Unit/Time Frame Unit 3: Latin America (4.5 Chapter 9: Regional Atlas – Introduction to Latin America 9.1 Historical Overview 9.2 Physical Characteristics 9.3 Climates 9.4 Ecosystems 9.5 People and Culture 9.6 Economics, Technology, and Environment 9.7 Database Standards Content Standards Content Standards Content Influence of European cultures Independence in the 1700’s and 1800’s. Physical constraints to living in America Diversity of ecosystems Diversity of the population and mixed ethnic heritiage Comparing economies of wealthy and poor countries in the region Skills Describe significant events and developments in the history of Latin America Identify the physical characteristics of Latin America. Compare climate regions in Latin America Describe characteristics of major ecosystems in Latin America Assessment Worksheet Map Activity Chapter Quiz Map Test Individual Project Resources Chapter 9 Worksheet Chapter 9 Quiz Chapter 9 Power Point Unit 3 Atlas Activity Unit 3 Map Test Computer
Chapter 10: Mexico 10.1 Geography of Mexico 10.2 A of Three Cultures Reading Standards Writing Standards Content Standards Regions of Mexico Natural hazards of the physical environment of Mexico cultures of Mexico: Native Americans, Spanish, and Mestizo Social and economic conditions Discuss elements of culture in Latin America Identify how the economy, technology, and environment interact in Latin America Differentiate between Mexico’s four coastal regions. the key political events in the development of Worksheet Chapter Quiz Chapter 10 Worksheet Chapter 10 Quiz Computer Personal Mosaic Project
Chapter 11: Central America and the Caribbean Reading Standards Writing Standards Content Standards Landforms and climates of Central America Diversity of culture in Central America Social and economic conditions democracy in Mexico Identify Mexico’s current social problems. Give the main characteristics of the Mexican economy Worksheet Chapter Quiz Review Games
Chapter 15: The British Isles and Nordic Nations 15.1 England 15.2 Scotland and Wales 15.3 The Two Irelands 15.4 The Nordic Nations Content Standards Reading Standards Physical characteristics of the region Industrial Revolution Use of natural resources in association with economic activities. European countries and the United States why London became one of the world’s greatest Worksheet Chapter Quiz Review Games Chapter 15 Worksheet Chapter 15 Quiz Chapter 15 Point Computer
Chapter 17: Mediterranean Europe 17.1 Spain and Portugal 17.2 Italy 17.3 Greece Writing Standards Content Standards Reading Standards Physical characteristics of Mediterranean Europe Economic characteristics of Mediterranean Europe Greek and Roman civilizations Siroccos Renaissance Identify the physical and economic regions of France Describe how Germany achieved unification in the 1800s and 1900s Identify the major way in which the Dutch changed their physical environment Describe how the character of Switzerland is shaped by its history, culture, and economy Worksheet Unit Study guide Chapter Quiz Review Games Chapter 16 Power Point Computer
Writing Standards Describe how differs physically, and culturally from the rest of Europe Discuss how Italians are adapting to their and expanding their economy as they plan for their future Explain why Greek culture is considered a mixture of Eastern Chapter 17 Worksheet Chapter 17 Quiz Chapter 17 Power Point Computer “Sunken Treasure” PowerPoint Review Game “Connect Four” PowerPoint Review Game Amazing Race Game Unit 4 Study Guide Unit 4 Test Comprehensive Final Exam Study Guide Computer “Sunken Treasure” PowerPoint Review Game “Connect Four” PowerPoint Review Game “Toss It” Board Review Game Comprehensive Final Exam (Covers Quarter 1 and Quarter 2)
b. Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic. c. Use varied transitions and sentence structures to link the sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the and convey a style appropriate to the discipline and context as well as to the expertise of likely readers. e. Establish and maintain a formal and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic). 9-10.WH.3 Note: Students’ narrative skills continue to grow in grades. The Standards require that students be able to incorporate narrative elements effectively into arguments and informative/explanatory texts. In history/social studies, students must be able to incorporate narrative accounts into their analyses of individuals or events of historical import. Production and Distribution of Writing 9-10.WH.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 9-10.WH.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. 9-10.WH.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically. Research to and Present Knowledge