Geography November 9 and 10, 2016 Unit 2 Review Geography November 9 and 10, 2016

Unit 2 Review Objective: Essential Question: Review information learned and assess comprehension through a notebook check and Unit 2 Synthesis activity. Essential Question: What are the cause and consequences of European Colonization? Why is language so important in Canada and Mexico? How did geography influence the development of the United States?

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Warm-up: CNN Student News Write a ONE SENTENCE summary on TWO news stories from CNN Student News. After the video you will have 5 minutes to write your 2 summaries. Summary: “A brief statement or account of the main points of something. Discussion to follow: What do you think?

Unit 2 Review Activities: Economy & People of U.S. & Canada Canada Crossword Puzzle

Closure Topic: Regionalism Refers to the strong connection that people feel toward their region. Sometimes, this connection is stronger than their connection to their country as a whole. Example: In Canada, the region of Quebec, French is the dominant language. The people and government in Quebec has expressed interest in separating from Canada over the issue of speaking French versus English. Question How is / was regionalism important in the United States? Give specific examples Need help? What was an issue that divided the nation over regionalism during the American Civil War? Describe why this is an example of regionalism.

Geography November 14 and 15, 2016 Mexico Geography November 14 and 15, 2016

UNIT 3 – Mexico: Physical Geography Objective: To focus on the unique physical geography of the Mexican Region and understand its significance. Essential Question: How are landforms created?

Do Now Topic: Agriculture Review Why do you think early human farming / agriculture most likely began in the region of Mexico in the western hemisphere during the ice age? Why did people develop farming?

Unit 3 – Mexico Lesson: Mexico Physical Geography 1. Write QUARTER 2 in notebook AFTER Canada Map 2. Receive Vocab Quiz [open note] 3. Turn in Vocab Quiz 4. Take & Work on Chapter 8 Physical Geography paper 5. Cut out and Glue in Notebook 6. Finished early? Options: Grab Chapter 8 Vocab and / or help Mr. Waxer pass out graded work [for 5 points extra credit].

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Closure Topic: Physical Features & Climate What are Mexico’s major physical features and major climate zones?

Geography November 18 and 28, 2016 Mexico’s History Geography November 18 and 28, 2016

UNIT 3 – Mexico: Physical Geography Objective: Understand the significance of European colonization in the Mexican region and the consequences it had on the native peoples and progressive development of the Mexican cultural landscape. Essential Question: What were the causes and consequences of European colonization. What is Mesoamerica? What type of climates are found in Mexico? Name one achievement of both the Maya and Aztec civilizations. What three reasons are tourists drawn to Mexico? Which country colonized Mexico from the 1500’s till the early 1800’s. Explain the challenges that face Mexico’s economy.

Do Now Topic: Maya & Aztec’s Name one achievement of both the Maya and Aztec civilizations. Examine your notes from Unit 2 [Peoples of Ancient America]

Unit 3 – Mexico Lesson: Mexico Physical Geography 1. Write QUARTER 2 in notebook AFTER Canada Map 2. Receive Vocab Quiz [open note] 3. Turn in Vocab Quiz 4. Take & Work on Chapter 8 Physical Geography paper 5. Cut out and Glue in Notebook 6. Finished early? Options: Grab Chapter 8 Vocab and / or help Mr. Waxer pass out graded work [for 5 points extra credit].

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People As of the 2010 census Mexico is the largest Spanish speaking country in the world Much of Mexican culture comes from the mixing of ancient Mexican and European traditions because most modern Mexicans are the product of both cultures

People Catholicism is the most common religion in Mexico 92 million Catholics. Second largest population of Catholics in the entire world, Brazil containing the first Religion is a very important part of these people’s lives 47% of Catholic Mexicans attend church on a weekly basis

People Population in Mexico has been increasing over the past decades in line with the rest of the world Though Spanish is the most common language, Mexico has no official language Many Indigenous languages are still spoken in certain parts of the country

History The earliest human artifacts found in Mexico are about 9,000 years old The most famous cultures from early Mesoamerica are the Aztec and Mayan peoples however there were many other cultures in the region Tenochtitlan (The Island City) was the capital of the Aztec Empire when the Spanish invaded Mexico in the early 16th century

History Spain conquered Mexico [1500- 1800] and destroyed much of the culture of the indigenous people Spain ruled Mexico for nearly 300 years, during this time a lot of modern Mexican culture evolved In 1810 Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla declared Mexican independence from Spain It was not until 1821 that Mexico gained its independence

Chapter 8 Vocab Tripods [pg 162-175]

Closure Topic: Colonization Which country colonized Mexico from the 1500’s till the early 1800’s.

Geography November 14 and 15, 2016 Mexico Geography November 14 and 15, 2016

UNIT 3 – Mexico: Physical Geography Objective: To focus on the unique physical geography of the Mexican Region and understand its significance. Essential Question: How are landforms created?

Do Now Topic: Agriculture Review Why do you think early human farming / agriculture most likely began in the region of Mexico in the western hemisphere during the ice age? Why did people develop farming?

Overview Mexico is the world’s 14th largest country by total area Because it is divided by the Tropic of Cancer Mexico has one of the most diverse climates in the world The topography of Mexico also varies wildly with elevations ranging from 1,000 m to well over 2,000 m in some places Overview

The Rio Bravo del Norte (Rio Grande) marks the north eastern border between Mexico and The United States of America The Gulf of Mexico borders the east coast of the country Mexico, because it is nearly surrounded by water is highly susceptible to hurricanes Gulf of California Lake Texcoco Bodies of Water

Landforms Yucatan Peninsula Mexico has two major mountain ranges: Sierra Madre - extensions of the Rockies of the western United States Oriental Occidental The center of the country is crossed by the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt Most central and northern Mexican cities are at high altitudes Mexico City and some other major urban cities however, are located in valleys Plateau's Yucatan Peninsula Landforms

Tropical Desert Savanna Humid Steppe Hot, seasonally dry grassland with scattered trees. Humid Amount of water vapor in the air. Steppe A large area of flat unforested grassland. Climates

Oil Gold Silver Copper Lead Zinc Resources

Unit 3 – Mexico Lesson: Mexico Physical Geography 1. Write QUARTER 2 in notebook AFTER Canada Map 2. Receive Vocab Quiz [open note] 3. Turn in Vocab Quiz 4. Take & Work on Chapter 8 Physical Geography paper 5. Cut out and Glue in Notebook 6. Finished early? Options: Grab Chapter 8 Vocab and / or help Mr. Waxer pass out graded work [for 5 points extra credit].

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Closure Topic: Physical Features & Climate What are Mexico’s major physical features and major climate zones?