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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

World Geography Topic 6 Rick Steves European Christmas

Today we will look at some of the Christmas traditions as celebrated in different countries in Europe. It is very interesting to compare how we in the US or even in our own house celebrate Christmas with how it is celebrated in other cultures.

EQ: What are some Christmas traditions in Europe?

Engage:

What traditions do your family have this time of year?
If you don't celebrate Christmas, are there other holidays you celebrate during this time?
Do any of you not celebrate during this time of year?

Explore:

European Christmas Rick Steves (55:31)

Explain:

Do these traditions look like your traditions?
Which traditions would you like to do?
Which traditions are you glad you don't do?

Evaluate:

Class discussion

American History Topic 5 Review

Page 329 Analysis Skills

Page 330

Vocabulary and Key Ideas 1-7
Critical Thinking 8-13
Analyze Primary Sources 15
Analyze Maps 16-18

World Geography Topic 6 Rick Steves Day

Today we are going to be watching some Rick Steves videos. The first is about Norway. How is this country like Denmark? How is it different?

Next we will watch a fun little video about five very small countries in Europe. Why do you think these countries still exist? I bet we can figure it out together.

The last video today is on Portugal's capital city, Lisbon. Portugal has very important ties to the Americas, Do you know any of them? I will give you a hint, one country in South America speaks Portuguese!

What can we learn about Norway?
What can we learn about Portugal?
Why are there micro-countries in Europe?

Explore:

Explain:

How is Norway like and unlike Denmark?
Why is Portugal important to the Americas?
Why are there micro-countries in Europe?

Evaluate:

Worksheet

Monday, December 16, 2024

World Geography Topic 6 Political Map of Europe Day 2

EQ:

What are the countries and capitals of Europe?

Engage:

Explore:

Political Map of Europe

Explain:

Are the political boundaries in Europe affected by the physical landforms?
What do you notice about the majority of major cities in Europe (think water this time)?

Evaluate:

Label and color a political map of Europe. Include all countries, color how you like.

World Geography Topic 6 Political Map of Europe Day 1

Today we will be looking at the countries and capitals of Europe. I want us to focus on how the physical geography of Europe has affected the political boundaries of the countries as well as how they have affected the placement of the major cities.

Today's video will be over Southeast England and we will be learning about some interesting history of the area. We might even learn about one of the most infamous murders in England's history!

EQ:

What are the countries and capitals of Europe?

Engage:

Explore:

Political Map of Europe

Explain:

Are the political boundaries in Europe affected by the physical landforms?
What do you notice about the majority of major cities in Europe (think water this time)?

Evaluate:

Label and color a political map of Europe. Include all countries, color how you like.

American History Topic 5 Lesson 6 Monroe's Presidency and Everyday Life

Essential Question: How much power should the federal government have, and what should it do?

Engage:

Video:

Explore:

Read pages 317-328
Define and Draw Vocabulary page 317
Lesson 6 Summary
Lesson 6 Summary (Spanish)

Evaluate:

Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 127
Lesson Check page328 1-5
Lesson Quiz

Extend:

Hip Hughes Monroe Doctrine

Thursday, December 12, 2024

World Geography Topic 6 Physical Map of Europe Map Day 2

Today we are going to continue to make a physical copy of the physical map of Europe.

We will be using this as a reference as we explore Europe's climate, population, biomes, and more. How important is the physical geography of a continent?

Today's Rick Steve's video is on the Scottish Highlands. Do you remember where Scotland is on the map?

EQ:

What are the physical landforms in Europe?

Engage:

Rick Steves video Scottish Highlands (25:02)
Rick Steves Questionnaire for Great Britain

Explore:

Copy the physical map here-label your map with everything except the rivers.

Explain:

How does the landforms in Europe affect its history, economics, and population density?

Evaluate:

Copy the physical landform map.

World Geography Topic 6 Physical Map of Europe Map Day 1

Today we are going to make a physical copy of the physical map of Europe. We will be using this as a reference as we explore Europe's climate, population, biomes, and more. How important is the physical geography of a continent?

First let's watch this video. You will be given a worksheet to fill out as you watch. I love Rick Steves' videos and we will be watching a lot of them so I hope you like them too.