1. 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

2. 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

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

4. Location
Relative Location
Absolute Location
Video

5. 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

6. Read A2 (from region) – A3

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

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

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

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

12. 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

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

14. Practice Activity Day 2

15. 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.

16. 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

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

18. 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)

19. 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.

20. Physical Geography of US
Read pages A8- A11

21. Topographical Features
Mountain
Prairie

22. Topographical Features
Swamp
Mesa

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

24. 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

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

26. 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

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

28. 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.

29. 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

30. 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

31. Day 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.

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

33. 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

34. Day 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

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

36. 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