The Federative Republic of Brazil Agenda January 2019

Georgia Standards of Excellence for Section 1 SS6G3 Describe the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Latin America. a. Describe how the location, climate, and distribution of natural resources influence trade in Mexico, Brazil, and Cuba. Georgia Standards of Excellence for Section 1 SS6E3  Explain factors that have an impact on economic growth in Brazil, Cuba, and Mexico. d. Identify the role of natural resources in a country’s economy.

Warm-Up: Write a paragraph on what you did during your Christmas Break Warm-Up: Write a paragraph on what you did during your Christmas Break. Write another paragraph on your New Years Resolution and how you plan to be Successful in 2019.   Opening Discussion Mini-Lesson: Classroom Notebook Introduction:  Training Video Navigate through Our 2019 Resources and How to access assignments and turn them in Wrap Up: Q & A Homework: Login office 365 at home and go to class Notebook as well as the online Social Studies Book Monday January 7, 2019

Warm-Up: Read the passage on page 393 Look at the image of the Brazilians celebrating. What role does nationalism and pride in one’s own nation play in the modern world? Mini-Lesson: Landscapes of Brazil Geograhphy Now! Brazil Answer Questions on Geography Now Video Guided Reading 398-403 Ch. 15.1 Homework: Reviewing The Section pg. 403 1-6 in your online class notebook Tuesday January 8, 2019 Is Brazil the largest or smallest  What South American countries do not border Brazil? What is the Capital of Brazil? What percent of the Amazon Rain forest is located in Brazil. What mountain in Brazil was inspired by the Pixtar movie UP!? What is the "new race" in Brazil and how much of the population does it take up?

January 9, 2019 Warm-Up: Mapping Skills page 397: Question:  Describe the physical regions of Brazil and choose ten of the states and write a brief description of their location and geography.  Mini-Lesson: Virtual Field Trip-Amazon Rainforest & Class Discussion Guided Notes PowerPoint Wrap Up: Terms to Know Workbook  & Answer the Essential Question from your notes Homework: Workbook page 157 & Answer the essential question from your notes Wednesday January 9, 2019 Class Discussion: Did You Know? Brazil’s name comes from the tree named brazilwood. This is the premier wood for making bows for stringed instruments. Class Discussion Ask students what the name “Rio de Janeiro” might mean. (River of January; it was so named because the first explorers came to the harbor in January and mistakenly thought it was the mouth of a river.)

Georgia Standards of Excellence for Section 2 SS6H1 Examine conflict and change in Latin America. a. Explain the influence of African slavery on the development of the Americas. b. Explain the influence of the Spanish and the Portuguese on the language and religions of Latin America. Georgia Standards of Excellence for Section 2

January 10, 2019 Warm-Up: Journal pg. 404  Read the special feature, “The Amazing Importance of Amazonia.” As they read, have them write five details and cite evidence or elaborate for each detail.  Mini-Lesson: The Amazing Importance of Amazonia  Amazonia Rainforest  Class Discussion Guided Reading: Chapter 15.2 Wrap Up: Group Activity Homework: Reviewing the Section page 408 Thursday January 10, 2019 Class Discussion Discuss as a class the reason many people in the world deny the existence of global warming despite the scientific community’s overwhelming evidence of it.  Group Activity: Going Deeper Allow students to work in groups of four to brainstorm different actions the government can and should take to protect Brazil’s environment. 

January 11, 2019 Warm-Up: Guided Notes: PowerPoint on Brazil Section 2 Refer to page 394 and Copy the Passport information about Brazil’s government into your notebooks.  Look at the Brazilian flag. Point out that the green is symbolic of lush fields and the yellow diamond is symbolic of the wealth of gold in Brazil. The blue orb has 27 fivepointed stars arranged in the night sky over Brazil crossed by the motto Ordem e Progresso (Order and Progress) Guided Notes: PowerPoint on Brazil Section 2 Wrap Up:  Workbook page Homework: Vocabulary Choice Board  Friday January 11, 2019