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Alburnett Community School 7th Grade World Geography Curriculum Map Introduction / 2 weeks Geographers show information on maps using tools such as keys, compass rose, scales, etc. Geographers use a variety of maps to represent the world Geographers use the 5 themes to examine the world Geographers examine different aspects of culture and how they influence each other around the globe. Essential Learnings Content • • • • • Reading and understanding different maps Labeling Maps Identifying climate zones Identifying topography Culture Skill • • • • • • • • Explain the difference between different maps Locate and use different important parts of maps Read different varieties of maps Example: Key, Compass Rose, Scale Describe different climate regions Create a map using different tools and map elements Define culture traits Recognize different local, regional, and global culture traits Differentiat ed Instruction Reading a Road Map Create a Map Visual Geo-Terms Google Earth Tutorial Culture Trait Collage Assessment Five themes Quiz Objective test Create-a-Map Daily Map Skills Culture Trait Collage Resources Strands Geography Alive – Regions and People Google Earth World Geography (Holt) MCGF, CE, TI, GE, LS, CS,HOTS 1 Alburnett Community School Canada and the United States / 3 weeks Where you live influences how you live. There are a number of challenges to the earth’s freshwater ecosystem including invasive species, pollution, etc. Essential Learnings Urban sprawl effects the earth’s environments and human inhabitants. National Parks in the United States have special physical features that are worth preserving. Migration affects the lives and culture of certain regions. Content Skill Differentiated Instruction Assessment • • • • • • Labeling Maps Great Lakes National Parks and Conservation Population Growth / Trends Migration United States / Canada – compare and contrast • • • • Label US States, capitals, and important cities. Label Canada Provinces and capitals Explain the effect that human interaction has on pollution Explain how urban development has affected the culture of the United States and Canada Draw an example of Urban Sprawl Identify solutions to Urban Sprawl Indentify migration patterns throughout US History How has migration impacted the history and culture of the US and Canada Identify the positives and negatives of immigration for the US • • • • • Group Work Visual Geo-Terms Great Lakes Debate Urban Planning Activity Immigration Role Play Urban Sprawl Letter to the Editor Pre and Post Test US States, Capitals, and Cities Pre and Post Test Canada States and Capitals Great Lakes Debate Objective test Journal 2 Alburnett Community School Resources Strands Geography Alive – Regions and People Maps News Articles MCGF, CE, TI, GE, LS, CS,HOTS 3 Alburnett Community School Latin America / 3 weeks Spatial inequality exists in urban areas for many reasons. Indigenous peoples preserve their traditional culture while adapting to modern life. Essential Learnings Extreme weather occurs in many places and people adapt to it in many ways. There is debate about how the resources and rainforests of Latin America should be used and preserved. How people adapt to living in a mountainous region. Content Skill Differentiated Instruction Assessment Resources Strands • • • • • • Labeling Maps Mexico City – Spatial inequality Ancient Civilizations/Indigenous Cultures Population Growth / Trends Amazon Rainforest Climate • • Label Latin American Country, Cities, and Physical features Explain the current state of Mexico city and identify possible solutions to help better quality of life Identify Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Identify how modern life and traditional life conflict in Latin America. Identify the different climate zones found in the region Identify the characteristics and importance of the Amazon rainforest • • • • Group work Projects Visual Geo-Terms Video Map Quizzes Objective Quizzes Modern vs. Traditional Poster Journal Geography Alive – Regions and People Maps Video – History Channel – “Amazon River” MCGF, CE, TI, GE, LS, CS,HOTS 4 Alburnett Community School Europe and Russia / 3 weeks There are forces that work for and against the European Union. Population trends affect a country’s future. Essential Learnings Physical processes shape Earth’s landscape. There are factors that contribute to the success or failure of new nation-state. Content Skill Differentiated Instruction Assessment Resources Strands One country’s pollution can become another country’s problem. Labeling Countries • Labeling Maps • Population shifts in Europe • European Union - Cooperation • Creation of landforms • Russia’s vast topography • Chernobyl • Label European Countries, cities, and physical features • Explain the fall why Europe’s population is changing • Explain how landforms are formed by the earth • Explain the creation of new nations in Europe • Explain the impact that the European Union has had on Europe and the World Group work, Projects , Visual Geo-Terms Video Documentary , Journal / Role Play Pre-Test Europe Countries, Post-Test Europe Capitals Pre-Test European Countries, Post-Test European Capitals Journal, Quizzes Country Projects Geo-Games Assessment Geography Alive – Regions and People Maps National Geographic Chernobyl Photo Exhibit MCGF, CE, TI, GE, LS, CS,HOTS 5 Alburnett Community School Southwest and Central Asia / 2-2 ½ weeks Essential Learnings Content Skill Differentiated Instruction Assessment Resources Strands Having a valuable resource affects a region. Primate cities are located around the world and are very important. Humans are affected by changes they make to their physical environment. 3 of the most common religions in the world share many similarities and differences • • • • • • Labeling Maps Oil in Southwest Asia: How has it shaped the region? Major cities in the Middle East and Central Asia. Centers of trade and culture Value of water in the Middle East and Central Asia Big 3 Religions Arabian Nights • • • Label Southwest and Central Asia Countries Explain the importance of oil in Asia and how it effects the global world Discuss current US involvement in the Middle East and identify positives and negatives of what is happening Identify primate cities in the region and around the world Identify water sources in the region and explain the importance of water conservation Identify common characteristics of the Big 3 religions Identify what terrorism is and how it affects today’s society • • • • Group work Projects Visual Geo-Terms Video Arabian Nights story endings Map Quizzes Objective tests Discussion Journals Geography Alive – Regions and People Maps Dubai Video Afghan Refugee Article MCGF, CE, TI, GE, LS, CS,HOTS 6 Alburnett Community School Africa / 3-4 weeks Rrivers change as they flow across Earth’s surface. People adapt in many ways to living in a desert region. Essential Learnings Women who do craft work in developing countries change their communities. Dividing a diverse country into regions make it easier to understand. Ethnic group differences affects who controls resources and power in a society. Content Skill Differentiated Instruction Assessment Resources Strands • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Labeling Maps Nile River Life in the Sahara Dessert Women’s roles in African culture Nigeria: European Colonization and Ethnic Conflict Apartheid/South Africa Genocide in Africa African Storytelling Label African Countries Explain the impact that rivers have in life and culture in Saharan Africa Indentify the women’s impact on the culture of Africa Explain the impact that European colonization has had on Africa Explain the apartheid system and how it has affected the culture and history of South Africa • Read about Mugabe’s rule in Zimbabwe and identify major problems and/or successes • Read and compare the events in the Darfur region and Rwanda with the Holocaust Group work, Projects, Visual Geo-Terms Magazine articles, Newspaper Articles Popcorn Reading, Movie Pre-Test Africa Countries, Post-Test Africa Countries Quizzes, Discussion Country Projects Geography Alive – Regions and People Maps “Lands of Chains and Hunger” – Zimbabwe article from Times magazine “Darfur: The Genocide Continues” – Sudan article from New York Times “Saga of Ghana” – Article from Times magazine “Ghosts of Rwanda” – Article from Frontline Hotel Rwanda - Movie w/ permission slips MCGF, CE, TI, GE, LS, CS,HOTS 7 Alburnett Community School Monsoon Asia / 3 weeks Essential Learnings Content Skill Differentiated Instruction Assessment Resources Strands Climate influences human activity in the region. Some factors give countries a comparative advantage in the global technology revolution. People can both experience and protect the world’s special places? (Mount Everest) Some countries must meet the challenges created by a large and growing population. (China) Population density affects the way people live. Globalization affects people and places. • • Labeling Maps • Effects of monsoons in South Asia • India’s technology and global impact • Time zones • Mount Everest • China – Growing population • Population density in Japan • Globalization • Label Asia Countries • Explain how climate effects the culture of a region • Indentify the monsoon season in Asia • Explain technology boom in India and how it effects us in the United States • Indentify the different base camps of Mount Everest • Describe the population growth of China and identify how this has impacted government decision making • Indentify problems that a high population density can have on country • Explain how Japan has adjusted to its population density. • Explain what is Globalization. • Draw a diagram showing your understanding of globalization. Group work Projects Visual Geo-Terms Mapping Activity Video from History Channel Pre-Test Asian Countries Post-Test Asian Countries Discussion Country Projects Geography Alive – Regions and People “Tsunami 2004” – History Channel Video Maps MCGF, CE, TI, GE, LS, CS,HOTS 8 Alburnett Community School Oceania and Antarctica / 2 ½ - 3 weeks Essential Learnings Content Skill Differentiated Instruction Assessment Resources Strands A country’s location shapes life within its borders. People must adapt to life in an island region. Global warming affects the environment in the world’s coldest places. • Labeling Maps • Platetectonics • Relative and Absolute Location • Australian Culture • Life in the Pacific Islands • Global Warming? • Antarctica • Label Oceanic Countries • Indentify the stages of the continental drift theory • Explain how the varying landscape of Australia effects life on the continent • Explain how has European influence affected life in Australia • Explain how weather plays an important role in the culture of Pacific Island countries • Explain the theory behind global warming and how it might affect culture around the world Group work Projects Visual Geo-Terms Movie Pre-Test Latin America Countries Post-Test Latin America Countries Country Projects Quizzes Geography Alive – Regions and People Maps Rabbit Proof Fence – Movie over conflict between Indigenous people and Europeans in Australia MCGF, CE, TI, GE, LS, CS,HOTS 9
