Unit 1 Week 1

Monday August 21st Warm UP Write down the questions and the answers in your journal. You have 3 minutes after the bell rings to complete the warm up. Name all 4 oceans Name all 7 Continents

Vocab geography – the study of the characteristics of the world’s land and people institutions – long-standing practices, traditions, or customs that regulate a group culture – the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular group culture trait – a characteristic, such as language, beliefs, food, or customs that is shared by a group

Vocab region – an area of land that is unified by a common characteristic culture region – an area that is characterized by a population that shares common beliefs, history, language, customs, and traditions cultural landscape – the physical qualities that reflect the culture of a particular place location – an exact point on the earth’s surface place – an area distinguished by unique physical and human characteristics

Continent Squares Continent Country Characteristic Location (body of water) North America

Continent Squares Continent Country Caracteristic Location (body of water) North America USA

Continent Squares Continent Country Caracteristic Location (body of water) North America USA Developed

Continent Squares Continent Country Caracteristic Location (body of water) North America USA Developed Atlantic and Pacific

Rules, Procedures & Expectations CHAMPS KATS Conversation Help Activity Movement Participation Success Knowledge Attitude Try Your Best Stay on Task

Tuesday August 22nd Warm UP You have 3 minutes after the bell rings to complete the warm up. In your own words, define culture In your own words, define Geography KATS: 1st 2 2nd 3 3rd 4 5th 4 6th 2

Friar Model In your notes, you will make 2 friar models. Definition Definition in your own words In your notes, you will make 2 friar models. You have 8 minutes to complete 2 friar models. You must use the vocab words used yesterday. Use it in a sentence Picture

5 Themes of Geography Write down 1 fact over each of the 5 themes of Geography. Location Place Movement Environment Region

1. LOCATION: Where is it? Why is it located there? Absolute Location Is given in degrees of latitude and longitude (global location) or a street address (local location). Relative Location Relative location depends upon point of reference. Eg. Near, far, a short drive. Described by landmarks, time, direction or distance. From one place to another.

Physical Characteristics 2. PLACE: What is it like? Physical Characteristics Landforms (mountains, plains, etc.), bodies of water (oceans, lakes, bays, etc.), ecosystems (soil, plants, animals, and climate)

Human Characteristics 2. PLACE: What is it like? Human Characteristics Bridges, roads, buildings, culture, languages, beliefs. All places have features that distinguish them from other places.

3. HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION How do people interact with and change their environment? We depend on the environment. We adapt to the environment. We modify the environment.

4. MOVEMENT How are people and places linked? Movement of People Cars, Trucks, Trains, Planes Movement of Products Movement of Information/ideas Phones, computer (email), mail TV, Radio, Magazines

5. REGIONS What are regions and how are they useful? Regions can be defined on the basis of physical and human characteristics Geographers divide the world into regions to help them interpret information.

Wednesday August 23rd Warm UP You have 3 minutes after the bell rings to complete the warm up. Create a Friar model using a new vocab word from Monday KATS: 1st 6 2nd 7 3rd 9 5th 9 6th 5 Continents Quiz on Friday Vocab Test on August 31st

REMEMBERING THE 5 THEMES If you can’t remember what they are just ask MR. HELP!!! M – Movement R – Regions HE – Human Environment interaction L – Location P - Place

PRACTICE: Discuss the 5 THEMES in this picture. 1. Location 2. Place 3. Human- Environment Interaction 4. Movement 5. Regions PRACTICE: Discuss the 5 THEMES in this picture.

Components of a map Write down 1 thing you learned from the video about the below components of a map. Scale Compass (Direction) Legend (Symbols)

Brabham Map

Quick Writings You will have 2 minutes (regular) 90 seconds (pre-ap) to write a full paragraph A full paragraph has the following: Introduction Body Conclusion You must write in complete sentences You will write them in your spiral

Quick Write #1 Why are the components of a map important?

Create your own map Create a map of your route to or from school using the new components learned Make sure you have a scale, compass, labels, and a legend. Only do section 1-3 on the sheet. This is due on Friday.

Thursday August 24th Warm UP You have 3 minutes after the bell rings to complete the warm up. Create a Friar model using a new vocab word from Monday KATS: 1st 9 2nd 10 3rd 13 5th 13 6th 8 Continents Quiz on Friday Vocab Test on August 31st Unit 1 Test on September 8th

3 types of Maps Political Map- show boundaries of countries and states, and the location of major cities. Physical map- show landforms like deserts, mountains and plains. Thematic map- is a map that emphasizes a particular theme or special topic

3 types of maps Graphic Organizer Physical Political Thematic Definition Definition in your own words Purpose Example Fill in the Graphic Organizer in your Spiral. You can work with your partner You have 10 minutes

Quick Writings You will have 2 minutes (regular) 90 seconds (pre-ap) to write a full paragraph A full paragraph has the following: Introduction Body Conclusion You must write in complete sentences You will write them in your spiral

Quick Write #1 Why is it important to have different types of maps?

Quick Write #2 Pick a below topic and write 1 paragraph explaining its’ purpose? Movement Region

Quick Write #3 Pick a below topic and write 1 paragraph explaining its’ purpose? 7 Continents 4 Oceans

Quick Write #4 Pick a below topic and write 1 paragraph explaining its’ purpose? Human Environment Interaction Location

Quick Write #5 What is the difference between absolute and relative location?

Quiz Reminder

Friday August 25th Warm UP You have 3 minutes after the bell rings to complete the warm up. You have to write down the questions and answers What is the difference between relative and absolute location? What are the 3 main components of a map? ***REMEMBER TO TURN IN YOUR MAP***

Quiz time Complete the quiz to your best of ability You have 10 minutes to complete the quiz After the quiz complete a friar model of one of the vocab words from Monday

The Equator is zero (0) degrees of latitude. Lines of latitude are measured north and south of the equator. Other lines of latitude are called parallels because they are parallel to the equator. Line of Latitude are measured from zero to 90 degrees north latitude and from zero to 90 degrees south latitude 90ºN 0º 90ºS

Lines of Longitude are called Meridians 0º Lines of Longitude are called Meridians The Prime Meridian, or Greenwich Meridian is zero (0) degrees Longitude. Longitude is measured from 0-180º east and west from the Prime Meridian

Lets Practice

Performance Assessment 1: Become a Geographer Create a “Become a Geographer” booklet for third graders. Books should include: Colored Cover page showing examples and an explanation of geography. Examples and explanations of different types of maps (1 page). Explanations must be one paragraph each. Examples and explanations of latitude and longitude (1 page). Explanations must be one paragraph each. A description of the elements included on a map and an example map (1 page)