Rick Steves Eastern Europe

  

EQ: What are some of the countries in Eastern Europe?

Explore:

• Rick Steves Poland, Romania, Croatia and Bulgaria

Explain:

• What are some of the cities RS visits in Eastern Europe
• What important sites does RS visit?

Evaluate:

• Rick Steves' Worksheet
• Vocabulary  
• Day 1 taxes, debt, federation, feudalism, imperialism, denomination, Berlin Wall, propaganda, Greek Empire, legislative, democracy, federalism, welfare system, Roman Republic, 
• Day 2 constitution, parliamentary democracy government, judicial, Cold War, representative, supply and demand, command economy, parliament, Macedonian Empire, representative government, constitutional monarchy, 
• Day 3 European Economic Community (EEC), European Union (EU), executive, markets, Napoleonic Empire, Roman Empire, free trade, division of labor, commonwealth, citizen, commerce

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

The Age of Jefferson Day 1

  

EQ:

• To what extent did Jefferson's actions as President reflect his principles?

Engage:

• Elbow Room (4:09)

Explore:

• Vocabulary: unconstitutional, judicial review, agrarian, Louisiana Purchase, Corps of Discovery
• Marbury vs Madison and Judicial Review
• Crash Course History Judicial Review (8:01)
• Eyes on the West
• Thomas Jefferson: The Louisiana Purchase and the Constitution Hip Hughes (4:39)
• Closing the Deal
• The Roots of Exploration
• The Journey West

Explain:

• What led to Marbury vs Madison and why was it important?
• How did trouble with Napoleon lead to a land deal?
• How did the Louisiana purchase become official?
• How did the Louis and Clarke expedition begin?

Evaluate:

• Answer Explain questions

Hamilton Versus Jefferson

   

EQ:

• How did the nation's early problems reveal different philosophies about government?

Engage: 

• Crash Course History: Where US Politics Came From(13:56)

Explore:

• The First US Political Parties
• Differing Views About Democracy
• Dealing With Debt
• Hamilton and Jefferson Debate the First Bank (10:14)
• The Business of America
• The Market Revolution (4:05) 
• The National Bank
• France vs Britain
• US Neutrality Violated
• John Adams Takes Office

Explain:

• Why did the first political parties form?
• How democratic was the new government?
• How did Hamilton deal with the nation's debt problem?
• What other economic measures did Hamilton offer?
• How did the national bank become a source of debate?
• How did political differences affect foreign policy?
• Why did the United States and Great Britain sign Jay's Treaty?
• How did party disagreements continue during the Adams presidency?

Evaluate:

• Assessment

Vacation Denmark Day 3

  

Continue using the resources below to identify where you would like to visit in Denmark. 

Wikitravel Denmark

Wikipedia Denmark

Denmark's Official Website

Visit Denmark

Lonely Planet Denmark

Requirements for this assignment:

1. Make a Google Presentation on visiting Denmark with 15-20 slides.
2. Embed at least one video
3. Add pictures to at least 10 slides
4. Cite your sources for all pictures, videos and information
5. Include information that you think will make your parents want to go!

How to make a Google Presentation Playlist

EQ:

• What makes Denmark a place worth visiting?

Engage:

• Rick Steves Denmark Beyond Copenhagen (24:00)

Explore:

• Geography Now! Denmark (9:27)
• Rick Steves Denmark Beyond Copenhagen (24:56)
• Visit Denmark: What You Should Know Before Visiting Denmark (9:28)
• Wikitraveler
• Wikipedia
• Denmark.dk
• VisitDenmark.com
• LonelyPlanet

Explain:

• What places would you like to visit in Denmark?

Evaluate:

• Make a Google Presentation on visiting Denmark with 15-20 slides.
• Embed at least one video
• Add pictures to at least 10 slides
• Cite your sources for all pictures, videos and information

Vacation Denmark Day 2

  

Continue using the resources below to identify where you would like to visit in Denmark. 

Wikitravel Denmark

Wikipedia Denmark

Denmark's Official Website

Visit Denmark

Lonely Planet Denmark

Requirements for this assignment:

1. Make a Google Presentation on visiting Denmark with 15-20 slides.
2. Embed at least one video
3. Add pictures to at least 10 slides
4. Cite your sources for all pictures, videos and information
5. Include information that you think will make your parents want to go!

How to make a Google Presentation Playlist

EQ:

• What makes Denmark a place worth visiting?

Engage:

• Rick Steves Copenhagen (24:00)

Explore:

• Geography Now! Denmark (9:27)
• Rick Steves Denmark Beyond Copenhagen (24:56)
• Visit Denmark: What You Should Know Before Visiting Denmark (9:28)
• Wikitraveler
• Wikipedia
• Denmark.dk
• VisitDenmark.com
• LonelyPlanet

Explain:

• What places would you like to visit in Denmark?

Evaluate:

• Make a Google Presentation on visiting Denmark with 15-20 slides.
• Embed at least one video
• Add pictures to at least 10 slides
• Cite your sources for all pictures, videos and information

Washington's Presidency

 

EQ:

• In what ways did Washington's presidency influence the future of the US political system?

Engage:

• George Washington's Dentures (2:06)

Explore:

• Washington Sets Some Firsts
• A New Nation, Conceived in Debt
• Playing Politics
• Crash Course History Political Parties (9:22) 
• Washington Bids Farewell

Explain:

• What precedents did Washington set as POTUS?
• How did the US deal with its debt problem after the Revolution?
• How did political parties emerge?
• What advice did Washington give us when he left office?

Evaluate:

• Assessment
• Answers

Vacation Denmark Day 1

You say you are obsessed with Denmark? Well, why don't you vacation there? You say you are worried your parents will say no? I say, make them say yes!

Watch the videos below and check out the websites underneath. Collect information that will convince your parents to take you on vacation to Denmark. Maybe if your presentation is good enough they may even decide to move!  

Wikitravel Denmark

Wikipedia Denmark

Denmark's Official Website

Visit Denmark

Lonely Planet Denmark

Requirements for this assignment:

1. Make a Google Presentation on visiting Denmark with 15-20 slides.
2. Embed at least one video
3. Add pictures to at least 10 slides
4. Cite your sources for all pictures, videos and information
5. Include information that you think will make your parents want to go!

How to make a Google Presentation Playlist

EQ:

• What makes Denmark a place worth visiting?

Engage:

• Disney's Wild Nordic
• Rick Steves European Travel Skills I (24:00)

Explore:

• Geography Now! Denmark (9:27)
• Rick Steves Denmark Beyond Copenhagen (24:56)
• Visit Denmark: What You Should Know Before Visiting Denmark (9:28)
• Wikitraveler
• Wikipedia
• Denmark.dk
• VisitDenmark.com
• LonelyPlanet

Explain:

• What places would you like to visit in Denmark?

Evaluate:

• Make a Google Presentation on visiting Denmark with 15-20 slides.
• Embed at least one video
• Add pictures to at least 10 slides
• Cite your sources for all pictures, videos and information

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

Rick Steves' Day 2

EQ

• What can we learn about Amsterdam?
• What can we learn about the Cotswalds of England?

Explore

• Rick Steves Amsterdam
• Rick Steves West England

Explain:

• Why is Amsterdam an important European City?
• Do the Cotswalds remind you of any place in the United States?

Evaluate:

• Worksheet

Amendments to the Constitution Booklet

 

EQ:

• How does the Bill of Rights help the government balance the rights and order in the US political system?

Engage:

• NA

Explore:

• 27 US Amendments to the Constitution

Explain:

• Students will create a book listing the 27 amendments to the US Constitution
• Students will draw a picture for each amendment that somehow relates to that amendment showing they understand the purpose of the amendment.

Evaluate:

•  TSW create an Amendment Booklet that will list the amendments with pictures.

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

European Countries Map Games

 

Geoguesser 

World Geography Games

Sporcle Geography

Bill of Rights

   

  EQ:

• How does the Bill of Rights help the government balance the rights and order in the US political system?

Engage:  

• The Rights of the People
• Liberty vs. Security w/ worksheet
• Griot B Bill o' Rights (5:15) 

Explore:

• Vocabulary Day 1: civil law, double jeopardy, criminal law, defendant, majority rule, due process, grand jury, eminent domain
• Vocabulary Day 2: indictment, jury, probable cause, prosecution, protest, seizure, self-incrimination, warrant
• Rights Before the Revolution
• Protecting the People
• Personal Liberty
• Rights of the Accused
• Limited Government

Explain:

• Why were Americans fearful of a strong central government?
• How did the Bill of Rights calm people's fears about a strong central government?
• How does the Bill of Rights protect personal freedom?
• How does the Bill of Rights protect against abuse of the justice system
• How does the Bill of Rights limit the power of the central government?

Evaluate:

• Assessment

Extend:

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.