European Union

   

EQ:

•  What is the European Union?

Engage:

•  The United Kingdom is Leaving the European Union (2:07) 
• Post-Brexit (2:58) March 2021

Explore:

• Europe: From World War 2 to the European Union (23:57) 2014
• European Union Map
• Joining the EU 
• Making Decisions for Many Countries

Explain

• What is the EU?
• What countries belong to the EU?
• How has the EU addressed political and economic challenges?

Evaluate:

• EU Timeline

Government and Geography of Europe

  

 EQ: What role do government and economic systems play in the lives of Europeans?

Engage:

• A Dividing Wall Comes Down

Explore:

• Rick Steves' Berlin (25:04)
• Postwar Europe
• Free Market VS Command Economy (2:33)
• The Beginning of the Cold War (11:05)
• The Marshall Plan (2:35)
• The Fall of USSR
• The Break up of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia
• Ethnic Cleansing in Bosnia and Serbia (4:00)

Explain:

• How did Europe change after the end of World War 2?
• What brought about the fall of the Soviet Union?
• How did ethnic tensions contribute to political change in Eastern Europe?

Evaluate:

• Rick Steves' Worksheet

Europe's Industrial Age

 

Engage:

• Horrible Histories Season 3 Episode 4 Work, Terrible Work song (start at 14:30) Prime Video

Explore:

• Population Distribution 
• Private Life Of the Industrial Revolution (45:50)

Explain:

• Where do most people in Europe live?
• How did the Industrial Revolution change the living patterns in Europe?

Evaluate:

• Class Discussion

Map of Europe Part 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:

• Log in to Clever.com and then click on Discovery Education
• Copy the physical map here

Explain:

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

Evaluate:

• Copy the physical landform map. 

Government and Geography of Europe

  

 EQ: What role do government and economic systems play in the lives of Europeans?

Engage:

• A Dividing Wall Comes Down

Explore:

• Rick Steves' Berlin (25:04)
• Postwar Europe
• Free Market VS Command Economy (2:33)
• The Beginning of the Cold War (11:05)
• The Marshall Plan (2:35)
• The Fall of USSR
• The Break up of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia
• Ethnic Cleansing in Bosnia and Serbia (4:00)

Explain:

• How did Europe change after the end of World War 2?
• What brought about the fall of the Soviet Union?
• How did ethnic tensions contribute to political change in Eastern Europe?

Evaluate:

• Rick Steves' Worksheet

Europe's Industrial Age

 

Engage:

• Horrible Histories Season 3 Episode 4 Work, Terrible Work song (start at 14:30) Prime Video

Explore:

• Population Distribution 
• Private Life Of the Industrial Revolution (45:50)

Explain:

• Where do most people in Europe live?
• How did the Industrial Revolution change the living patterns in Europe?

Evaluate:

• Class Discussion

Diversity in Europe Part 2

  

EQ:

• What does the diversity in Europe look like?

Engage:

• Rick Steves' Germany's Hamburg and the Luther Trail (25:01)

Explore:

• Diversity in Europe
• Linguistic Diversity in Europe
• Religion in Europe
• Food and National Diversity in Europe

Explain:

• How do ethnicities, nationalities, and languages overlap in Europe?
• How is Europe linguistically divers?
• How has religious diversity developed over the last millenniaum?
• How do different foods in Europe indicate ethnic and cultural diversity?

Evaluate:

• RS Worksheet
• Diversity in Europe Comparison Chart

Diversity in Europe Part 1

   

EQ:

• What does the diversity in Europe look like?

Engage:

•  Rick Steves Fance's Louire: Chateau Country

Explore:

• Diversity in Europe
• Linguistic Diversity in Europe
• Religion in Europe
• Food and National Diversity in Europe

Explain:

• How do ethnicities, nationalities, and languages overlap in Europe?
• How is Europe linguistically divers?
• How has religious diversity developed over the last millenniaum?
• How do different foods in Europe indicate ethnic and cultural diversity?

Evaluate:

• RS Worksheet
• Diversity in Europe Comparison Chart

Human Environment Interactions in Europe Part 2

   

EQ:

• How have environmental resources and limitations shaped European life?

Engage: 

• Rick Steves Naples and Pompeii (25:00)

Explore:

• Changes and Growth in Europe
• The Effects of Human Interaction
• Harmful Effects
• Resource Depletion vs Sustainability video (1:06) 
• Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl video (3:17)
• Damming the River video (5:14) 
• Controlling and Reducing Pollution video (4:15) 
• People, Pollution, Acid Precipitation
• Acid Rain Video (1:45)

Explain:

• How are the Europeans using natural resources to meet their needs?
• How have Europeans modified their environment to meet their needs?
• How have limited resources affected life in Europe?
• What has been the impact of population growth and development on Europe's environment?
• How have human activities harmed the environment?
• How has high population density affected environmental conditions in Europe?

Evaluate:

• Rick Steves Questionnaire

Human Environment Interactions in Europe Part 1

   

EQ:

• How have environmental resources and limitations shaped European life?

Engage:

• Venice A City that is Married to the Sea
• Rick Steves' Venice and Its Lagoons (24:57)

Explore:

• Vocabulary: continent, fertile, climate, chunnel, Columbian Exchange, environment
• Using Europe's Natural Features
• Changing the Environment
• Land Sinking video (3:18)

Explain:

• How are the Europeans using natural resources to meet their needs?
• How have Europeans modified their environment to meet their needs?

Evaluate:

• Rick Steves Questionnaire

Biomes and Population Density of Europe

   

EQ:

• How are the ecosystems Europe affected by the physical landforms?
• How does the physical landforms of Europe influence population density?

Engage:

• Rick Steves  Alps of Austria and Italy (25:29) 
• Rick Steves Questionnaire

Explore:

• Vegetation and Biomes of Europe
• Population Density of Europe

Explain:

• What landforms affect the biomes in Europe?
• How is population density influenced by landforms?
• How is the population density influenced by climate?

Evaluate:

• Class discussion

Fascism in Europe

As we watch today's video and define the vocabulary words, think about the rise of fascism in Europe. Could this happen in the United States today? What techniques did the fascists employ to become popular with the people of their countries?

EQ:

• How did Fascism rise in Europe?

Engage:

• Review Walt Disney's reasons for going to South America during World War 2 

Explore:

• The Story of Fascism in Europe (56:19) Rick Steves

Explain:

• How do fascists rise to power?
• What led people to embrace fascism in Europe in the 20th century?
• Who is Benito Mussolini?

Evaluate:

• Vocabulary

1. fascism 
2. socialism 
3. Holocaust
4. concentration camp
5. economy
6. fanaticism
7. nationalism
8. racism

Political and Climate Map of Europe

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:

• Rick Steves Southeast England (25:02) 
• Rick Steves Questionnaire for Great Britain

Explore:

• Political Map of Europe
• Climate 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)?
• How does climate affect where cities/capitals are located?

Evaluate:

• Classroom Discussion of questions. 

Political and Climate Map of Europe

  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:

• Rick Steves Southeast England (25:02) 
• Rick Steves Questionnaire for Great Britain

Explore:

• Political Map of Europe
• Climate 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)?
• How does climate affect where cities/capitals are located?

Evaluate:

• Classroom Discussion of questions. 

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

Map of Europe 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:

• Log in to Clever.com and then click on Discovery Education
• Copy the physical map here

Explain:

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

Evaluate:

• Copy the physical landform map. 

Government and Geography of Europe Day 1

 

 EQ: What role do government and economic systems play in the lives of Europeans?

Engage:

• A Dividing Wall Comes Down

Explore:

• Rick Steves' Berlin (25:04)
• Postwar Europe
• Free Market VS Command Economy (2:33)
• The Beginning of the Cold War (11:05)
• The Marshall Plan (2:35)
• The Fall of USSR
• The Break up of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia
• Ethnic Cleansing in Bosnia and Serbia (4:00)

Explain:

• How did Europe change after the end of World War 2?
• What brought about the fall of the Soviet Union?
• How did ethnic tensions contribute to political change in Eastern Europe?

Evaluate:

• Rick Steves' Worksheet

Europe's Industrial Age

 

Engage:

• Horrible Histories Season 3 Episode 4 Work, Terrible Work song (start at 14:30) Prime Video

Explore:

• Population Distribution 
• Industrial Revolution BBC (51:13) 

Explain:

• Where do most people in Europe live?
• How did the Industrial Revolution change the living patterns in Europe?

Evaluate:

• Class Discussion

Diversity in Europe Part 2

EQ:

• What does the diversity in Europe look like?

Engage:

• Rick Steves' Germany's Hamburg and the Luther Trail (25:01)

Explore:

• Diversity in Europe
• Linguistic Diversity in Europe
• Religion in Europe
• Food and National Diversity in Europe

Explain:

• How do ethnicities, nationalities, and languages overlap in Europe?
• How is Europe linguistically divers?
• How has religious diversity developed over the last millenniaum?
• How do different foods in Europe indicate ethnic and cultural diversity?

Evaluate:

• RS Worksheet
• Diversity in Europe Comparison Chart

Diversity in Europe Part 1

 

EQ:

• What does the diversity in Europe look like?

Engage:

•  Rick Steves Fance's Louire: Chateau Country

Explore:

• Diversity in Europe
• Linguistic Diversity in Europe
• Religion in Europe
• Food and National Diversity in Europe

Explain:

• How do ethnicities, nationalities, and languages overlap in Europe?
• How is Europe linguistically divers?
• How has religious diversity developed over the last millenniaum?
• How do different foods in Europe indicate ethnic and cultural diversity?

Evaluate:

• RS Worksheet
• Diversity in Europe Comparison Chart