1. Tuesday, August 23, 2016 The Alps & Pyrenees
Use page 370 in your book to describe both the Pyrenees Mountains and the Alps. Make sure you describe the exact location of each mountain range.
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2. This results in the isolation of ethnic groups from each other
The Alps & The Pyrenees
The Alps cut Italy off from the rest of Europe just as the Pyrenees restrict movement from France to Spain and Portugal
This results in the isolation of ethnic groups from each other
The Alps are located in Northern Italy
The Pyrenees are located on the border of Spain & France

3. The Alps are located in northern Italy and also stretch into France, Switzerland & Austria. The alps make it difficult to trade in this area due to severe weather!

4. The Alps are the most famous mountain range in Europe
The Alps are the most famous mountain range in Europe. This region receives large amounts of Snowfall!

5. The Pyrenees Mountains form a natural border between Spain & France
The Pyrenees Mountains form a natural border between Spain & France. The Pyrenees separate the two countries and also create a cultural barrier between France & the Iberian Peninsula.

6. Essential Question 8/23/2016
How can a physical feature affect a region’s climate?

7. SS6G8 The student will locate selected features of Europe.
a. Locate on a world and regional political- physical map: the Danube River, Rhine River, English Channel, Mediterranean Sea, European Plain, the Alps, Pyrenees, Ural Mountains, Iberian Peninsula, and Scandinavian Peninsula.
b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.

8. I Can Statement 8/23/2016
I can locate on a world and regional political- physical map:, the Alps, Pyrenees, & Ural Mountains.

9. Warm Up-The Alps & The Pyrenees Essential Question-Physical Features
Today’s Agenda 8/23/2016
Warm Up-The Alps & The Pyrenees
Essential Question-Physical Features
Google Earth-Alps & Pyrenees (video of the Alps)
Standard-Physical & Political Geography of Europe
Finish Country Cut Outs
“I AM” Physical Features
Europe’s Geography PPT (If time permits)
Exit Questions

10. Country Cut Outs
Cut out the shape of each country: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, and United Kingdom. (WE ARE GOING TO USE A HAMBURGER FOLDABLE) Example: Folding paper in half
Describe the currency (money used) Type of government, Language spoken and the major religions of the area.
Use pages in the book, Ukraine is on page 457!
Page 311 & 354 have information on the religions.

11. “I AM” (Write in first person)
YOUR TASK-USING COPY PAPER: Choose THREE of the TEN physical features in Europe to describe. Use descriptive details & include 5 to 8 interesting facts about yourself. Draw a colorful illustration of each of the (three) physical features you choose.
Here are your ten choices: Danube River, Rhine River, English Channel, Mediterranean Sea, European Plain, the Alps, Pyrenees, Ural Mountains, Iberian Peninsula, and Scandinavian Peninsula
(Example) I am long and used for transporting cars (Danube)

12. Today’s Exit Questions 8/23/2016
1.) What does a physical map show?
2.) What does a political map show?
3.) What river flows into the Black Sea?
4.) What is the European plain?
5.) What is the English Channel?
6.) What three things do the Pyrenees, Alps, & Ural Mountains have in common?
7.) What is the smallest country in Europe that we study?