1. Mr. D knows the future

2. 8.G.1.2 Understand the human and physical characteristics of regions in North Carolina and the United States 
physical features
culture
political organization
ethnic make-up

3. Concepts - Broad The student will understand:
Geographic areas differ according to distinct regional characteristics such as physical features, culture, political organization, economic activity and ethnic make-up. 
The designation of places according different regions may change over time. 
Regions may experience differing rates of change based on the change in geography. 
Societies may experience differing rates and types of growth due to their varied geographical make-up. 
Concepts - Broad

4. The student will know: 
The various types of regions such as formal, functional or vernacular. 
The characteristics that define a particular region in North Carolina and the United Sates. 
How and why regions may change.
Specific Examples

5. Geographic areas differ according to distinct regional characteristics such as physical features, culture, political organization, economic activity and ethnic make-up. 

6. Pro-Choice Oppose Abortion Gun Control Gun Freedom
For Same-Sex Marriage
For Medicaid, SNAP
Support High Taxes
Public Schools
Oppose Abortion
Gun Freedom
Oppose Same-Sex Marriage
Oppose Medicaid, SNAP
Support Low Taxes
Charter Schools

7. Geographic areas differ according to distinct regional characteristics such as physical features, culture, political organization, economic activity and ethnic make-up. 

8. The designation of places according different regions may change over time. 

9. Regions may experience differing rates of change based on the change in geography. 

10. Societies may experience differing rates and types of growth due to their varied geographical make-up. 

11. The various types of regions such as formal, functional or vernacular. 
Formal – official boundaries

12. The various types of regions such as formal, functional or vernacular. 
Vernacular – formed by people’s beliefs

13. The various types of regions such as formal, functional or vernacular. 
Functional – region organized around something

14. The characteristics that define a particular region in North Carolina and the United Sates. 

15. How and why regions may change.
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Economics – make money, lose money
Climate Change