All linked assignments need to be copied and printed. If you are a student and do not have a printer, copy the assignment, fill it out, and then open your share option to "anyone with the link" and then share the link with your teacher for grading.
Directions for the Graphic Organizer note worksheet, what to do with links, vocabulary, standards, maps, videos, and games are below and labeled for Teacher or Student.
Directions for the mini-project, and the bonus video for extra points on the exam, are below the link for the Graphic Organizer.
All the links to readings, videos, maps, and games are linked below each standard they go with.
Below all the standards is the video link for the extra credit.
Teacher
First: Work with students through any teacher led PPTs or short lectures. Using their graphic organizer linked below, students will take KWL notes, write down the standard they are learning as well as applicable vocabulary, and then they will play with the interactive maps, games, or videos that are provided. PPTs, Lectures, and resources will each have an area on the Graphic Organizer for students to record notes over. Each standard or topic will have a resource available for the student to use.
The students will work together in small groups of 3 for their intro-section. If there is an odd number of students that would make a group of 4 or two groups of 2, give two groups 2 the section over Think Like a Geographer, or create a group of 4 and give them Introduction to Physical Geography. For each standard, they will choose at least one of the provided resources to investigate as a way to learn more about their topic. For each standard, they will choose at least one of the provided resources to investigate as a way to learn more about Physical Geography. They will continue to use the provided graphic organizer as they work through each standard.
(Show What You Know) - Mini-Project: Each small group will create a presentation that has an illustration, a 5 slide ppt that explains further one of the "Want to Know" questions they had while working through the standards, and a summary they will read to class about the unit as a whole. (This is done best with large post-it sticky note paper) Or it can be done digitally and showcased on a smartboard if the classroom has one.
Geography and Government Graphic Organizer
Bonus Video: If they watch the video, fill out the section on the graphic organizer for it, and they propose another question with their prediction and reason for prediction to the class at the end of their presentation, they get an extra 5 points on the exam!!!
Student
First:
Listen to any teacher led PPTs or short lectures if they take place.
Group up, groups of 3 preferred, or work independently.
Use the graphic organizer take KWL notes (Know, Want to Know, Need to Learn), write down the standards description if applicable or the topic information, depending on which is being asked of you on your graphic organizer.
For each standard, choose at least one of the provided resources to investigate as a way to learn more about that topic.
Fill in any applicable vocabulary
Manipulate and play with any interactive maps, games, or videos that are provided.
Geography and Government Graphic Organizer
(Show What You Know) - Mini-Project: With your small group, you will create a presentation that has an illustration, a 5 slide ppt that explains further one of the "Want to Know" questions you had while working through the standards, and a summary you will read to the class about the unit as a whole. (This is done best with large post-it sticky note paper) Or it can be done digitally and showcased on a smartboard if the classroom has one.
Bonus Video: If you watch the video, fill out the section on the graphic organizer for it,. You will propose another question with your prediction and reasoning for your prediction in the graphic organizer, and it will be added to the end of your project and presented to the class as well.
You will get an extra 5 points on the exam for this!!!
WG.2(A) describe the human and physical characteristics of the same regions at different periods of time to analyze relationships between past events and current conditions
How US Boarders Have Changed Throughout History, Video , How the Louisiana Purchase Changed the World, Video
Change in Germany before and after WW1, Video , Why the Middle East Regions are Set Up for War & Constant Change, Video
WG.13(A) interpret maps to explain the division of land, including man‐made and natural borders, into separate political units such as cities, states, or countries
Boundaries, Reading , Weird US Boarders, Video
Boarders, Video , Theory of How Geography Doomed Africa, Video
WG.14(C) analyze the human and physical factors that influence control of territories and resources, conflict/war, and international relations of sovereign nations such as China, the United States, Japan, and Russia and international organizations such as the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU)
Territorial Divisions, Readings
International Relations, Video
EU and UN, Reading , EU, Video , UN, Video , What is NATO, Video
WG.13(B) compare maps … to make inferences about the distribution of political power
WG.14(B) compare how democracy, dictatorship, monarchy, republic, theocracy, and totalitarian systems operate in specific countries
Every Type of Government Explained, Video
WG.15(A) identify and give examples of different points of view that influence the development of public policies and decision‐making processes at national and international levels
How has Culture Shaped US Policy throughout the Years? Reading
WG.15(B) explain how citizenship practices, public policies, and decision making may be influenced by cultural beliefs, including nationalism and patriotism
Nationalism, the Good and the Bad, Reading , Every Political Idea Explained in 8 Minutes, Video
Short Reading Over Why Democracy Needs Patriotism , Nationalism vs Patriotism, Video
WG.18(B) assess causes and effects of conflicts between groups of people, including modern genocides and terrorism
BONUS VIDEO: