Mrs. Koppelmann 8th Grade Social Studies Unit 1 – Geography The student will be able to identify the 5 themes of geography and apply them to explain various historical events throughout the year. A) Location B) Place C) Human-Environment D) Movement E) Region – The student will locate and identify the 50 states and capitals of the US – The student will identify and label the major cities and topographical features of the US GLEs:2.5B,2.5A,2.5E,2.5F,2.5J Mrs. Koppelmann 8th Grade Social Studies

Unit 1 - Day 1-2 SWBAT explain the difference between place and location within a region of the US, and identify absolute and relative locations of specific locations on a map GLE: 2.5A,B,F,J Day 1 vocabulary: 1. Geography: The study of location, region, place, movement, & human-environment interaction 2. Relative Location: Describing where an area is by relating it to another location 3. Absolute Location: Using the coordinates of longitude and latitude to describe where an area is

There are only two major focuses of geography: land and resources – True or False?? Read pages A2 - Stop at end of Location

Location Relative Location Absolute Location Video

USA Latitude and Longitude US States: Map/Quizzes US Regional Map/Quizzes US Flag Quiz Printouts 1. The location 26 degrees N, 105 degrees W is in what country? Mark the spot on the map with an X. 2. Is the location 35 degrees N latitude, 75 degrees W longitude in the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean? Mark it on the map with an X. 3. Is the location 30 degrees N, 87 degrees W on land or under water. Mark it on the map with an X. 4. On the map, label the location 38 degrees N latitude, 105 degrees W longitude with an X and write the name of the state it is in. 5. The location 43 degrees N, 75 degrees W is in what state? On the map, write the state's name. Do together in Class

Read A2 (from region) – A3

A Closer Look Use pages A4-A11: Discuss with the people around you - Why would colonist settle here?

Consult with your group: Compare the, climate, resources & topographical features of the Midwest to the Northeast.

The South Would prefer to live in the northeast region or the south? Why – How would you describe the relative location of LA?

West Think about what you know of this region. How has human-environment interaction changed this area? End Day 1

Day 2 SWBAT explain the difference between place and location within a region of the US, and identify absolute and relative locations of specific locations on a map GLE: 2.5A,B,F,J Day 2 Vocabulary: Projections: A way of showing the curved surfaces of the earth on a flat map Longitude Lines: Imaginary lines that run north to south around the globe (also known as meridians) Latitude Lines: Imaginary lines that run east to west around the globe (also known as parallels

What region do you live? Compare your state to others states in your region.

Practice Activity Day 2

Instructions Outline the northeast region in red Outline the mid-west region in green Outline the south region in blue Outline the west region in orange Label each state with a black dot Label each state capital and place a star at its location Draw black lines to demonstrate the time zones and label each appropriately On the back of the map, explain the relative location of Jefferson City Missouri Name one US state that is mostly east of longitude 70 degrees W Is the location 45 degrees N latitude, 82 degrees W longitude on land or under water? On the map, mark it with a red X. Describe the relative location of New York, New York If it is 2:00PM in Sacramento California, what time is it in Kansas City, KS? Name the 5 themes of geography Compare and contrast place and location Which aspect of geography has most affected your life. Explain End Day 2 Note use pages A6-A7, A8-A9, A34-35, your notes and any other resources you may need to help you answer the above questions.

Unit 1: Day 3-4 SWBAT identify types of maps, and geographical features of the various US regions and explain how climate and vegetation affect human-environmental interaction –GLE’s: 2.5B. Day 3 Vocabulary Topography: A description of the surface features of a region, both natural and man-made Human geography: The study of people’s relationships with each other and the surrounding environment Human movement: The movement of people from place to place based upon cost of living, job availability, climate, or other reasons

Name some types of maps and compare them. Then compare a map vs. globe.

Physical Maps: Show mountains, hills, plains, rivers, lakes, oceans, and other topographical features of an area Political Maps: Show political units, such as countries, states, provinces, countries, districts, and towns (each usually shaded a different color) Historical maps: Show economic activity, migrations, battles, and changing national boundaries --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find a partner near by, then find an example of each map within your text book – Be prepared to discuss why your map is a good example of the type you claim it to be Map and glad (6-8)

Open book to page A9 Parts of a Map Lines: indicate political boundaries, roads, human movement, and rivers and Waterways. Symbols: Represent such items as capitals, cities, battle sites Labels: Words or phrases that explain various items or activities Compass Rose: Shows which way the directions point on the map Scale: Shows ratio between a unit of length on the map and unit of distance On the earth Colors: Show a variety of information on the map, such as population density, Or the physical growth of a country Legend or Key: Lists and explains the symbols, lines, and colors Lines of Longitude: The imaginary, north-south lines that run around the globe Line of Latitude: The imaginary, east-west lines that run around the globe Open book to page A9 Maps are one of the most important tools on Earth. They help us find places. They show us Earth's mountains and oceans. To read a map, you need to understand its different parts.   2     Maps are paper diagrams of the Earth's surface. The first part of a map you need to know is its title. The title tells you what the map is showing. A map of the streets in your town would have your town's name as its title. A compass rose helps you to find direction. Although it is not a flower, it is still important. A simple compass rose may look like a plus sign with arrows. At the ends of the arrows the four cardinal directions would be listed. They are north, south, east, and west. The top arrow would point to the top of the map, which is north. The bottom arrow points south to the bottom of the map.   3     The next important part of the map is the symbols. Maps show a smaller picture of the Earth's surface. You can't draw a life-size mountain on a small piece of paper. That is why cartographers use small pictures. Symbols are the points, lines, and patterns that are listed in the map key. The key is a box located in one of the bottom corners of the map. Symbols have different colors depending on the physical feature the drawing represents. For example, water features like rivers, lakes, and oceans are colored blue. Trees, woods, orchards, and shrubs are usually colored green. Red is used for important roads. What about buildings and mountains? Well, buildings are colored black, and mountains and hills are colored brown. Maps are one of the most important tools on Earth. They help us find places. They show us Earth's mountains and oceans. To read a map, you need to understand its different parts.   2     Maps are paper diagrams of the Earth's surface. The first part of a map you need to know is its title. The title tells you what the map is showing. A map of the streets in your town would have your town's name as its title. A compass rose helps you to find direction. Although it is not a flower, it is still important. A simple compass rose may look like a plus sign with arrows. At the ends of the arrows the four cardinal directions would be listed. They are north, south, east, and west. The top arrow would point to the top of the map, which is north. The bottom arrow points south to the bottom of the map.   3     The next important part of the map is the symbols. Maps show a smaller picture of the Earth's surface. You can't draw a life-size mountain on a small piece of paper. That is why cartographers use small pictures. Symbols are the points, lines, and patterns that are listed in the map key. The key is a box located in one of the bottom corners of the map. Symbols have different colors depending on the physical feature the drawing represents. For example, water features like rivers, lakes, and oceans are colored blue. Trees, woods, orchards, and shrubs are usually colored green. Red is used for important roads. What about buildings and mountains? Well, buildings are colored black, and mountains and hills are colored brown.

Physical Geography of US Read pages A8- A11

Topographical Features Mountain Prairie

Topographical Features Swamp Mesa

Topographical Features Cataract Delta Exit Question: What type of map would show topographical features of a region? End day 3

Unit 1: Day 4 SWBAT identify types of maps, and geographical features of the various US regions and explain how climate and vegetation affect human-environmental interaction GLE”s: 2.5B Day 4 Vocabulary: Place: The physical and human factors that make one area different from another Human-Environment Interaction: Ways people interact with their environment Theme (of a place): What a area is like in both physical and human terms

Are a region’s natural resources influenced by the topographical features of the area? Explain.

Natural Resources North East: North East Midwest: Midwest South: south Streaming – The states of the southeast region and the region’s economy West: West Streaming -The Topography of the American West: A Land of Extremes (forward to second) and Protecting Natural Resources of the West: Yellowstone National Park

US States: Map/Quizzes US Regional Map/Quizzes US Flag Quiz Printouts

Instructions Outline the northeast region in red Outline the mid-west region in green Outline the south region in blue Outline the west region in orange Label each state with a black dot Label each state capital and place a star in it’s location Label an additional major city for each state Use the symbol to identify the Rocky Mountain Range and Appalachian Mountain range within the US Circle the Mississippi Delta Range and label it Draw the Mississippi River, Ohio River, and Rio Grande on the map in blue Use the following symbols to represent the appropriate resource and place the symbol on the map where it belongs A = Aluminum C = Coal G = Gold I = Iron Ore H = Hydroelectric Power N = Natural Gas O = Oil T= Timber U = Uranium Z = Zinc Note use pages A6-A7, A8-A9, A34-35, your notes and any other resources you may need to help you answer the above questions. Do not take home – You have work on this map tomorrow.

Unit 1 – Day 5 Vocabulary Quiz Today Geography Place SWBAT identify types of maps, and geographical features of the various US regions and explain how climate and vegetation affect human-environmental interaction GLE’s 2.5B Vocabulary Quiz Today Geography Place Relative Location Human Environment Absolute Location Theme Projections Human Movement Latitude Lines Longitude Lines Topography Human Geography Finish yesterday’s map – we will review it at the end of the hour

Unit 1 – Day 6 SWBAT to review types of maps, and geographical features of the various US regions and explain how climate and vegetation affect human-environmental interaction and review the 5 themes of geography and apply theme to explain various historical events throughout the year. A) Location B) Place C) Human-Environment D) Movement E) Region – The student will locate and identify the 50 states and capitals of the US – The student will identify and label the major cities and topographical features of the US -- GLEs:2.5B,2.5A,2.5E,2.5F,2.5J

Day 6 - Vocabulary Compass rose: Shows which way the directions point on a map Legend: Lists and explains the symbols, line, and colors on a map Scale: Shows the ratio between a unit of length on the map and a unit of distance on the earth.

Page A18 1-31 – Due at end of the hour You may work in groups Assignment Page A18 1-31 – Due at end of the hour You may work in groups

Day 7 SWBAT to review types of maps, and geographical features of the various US regions and explain how climate and vegetation affect human-environmental interaction and review the 5 themes of geography and apply theme to explain various historical events throughout the year. A) Location B) Place C) Human-Environment D) Movement E) Region – The student will locate and identify the 50 states and capitals of the US – The student will identify and label the major cities and topographical features of the US -- GLE’s 2.5A, 2.5B 2.5E, 2.5F,2.5J

Day 7 - Vocabulary Physical Maps: Show mountains, hills, plains, rivers, lakes, oceans, and other physical features of an area Political Maps: Show political units, such as countries, states, provinces, countries, districts and towns (each shaded a different color) Historical Maps: Illustrate such things as economic activity, migrations, battles, and changing national boundaries

Centers Station 1: US map, capitals, major cities, resources Station 2: Geography Dictionary – memory game Station 3: Map worksheets

Unit – 1(Day 8) Geography Test The student will be able to identify the 5 themes of geography and apply them to explain various historical events throughout the year. A) Location B) Place C) Human-Environment D) Movement E) Region – The student will locate and identify the 50 states and capitals of the US – The student will identify and label the major cities and topographical features of the US GLEs:2.5B,2.5A,2.5E,2.5F,2.5J