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Seeing the World Like a Geographer

Overview:
Students will learn how to read and analyze various thematic maps that geographers use to represent the world. Using six diferent world maps, students learn how to get information about physical features, climate, vegetation, population density, economic activity and regions.

**Preview:**
Have students complete preview 2 in their Interactive Notebooks. Students will share their information with the class. Directions can be modified. Students created advertisements about an imaginary place. Technology Modification: Students can create a power point presentation advertisement.

Introduction:

 * Students will read 2.1 and 2.2
 * Take 2 column notes
 * Complete Geoterms 2 in Interactive Notebook. Students may work in pairs.
 * Revise 2 column notes and Geoterms 2 using document reader.

Mapping Skills: US and Canada
The mapping challenges can be completed as a DO NOW activity over a weeks time.
 * Mapping Challenge 1
 * 1 blank physical geography US and Canada map
 * longitude and latitude coordinates on the board
 * Students will use textbook map and plot physical features on map using coordinates. Complete for homework.
 * Revise/correct with document reader. Randomly call on students to label map on white board.
 * Assessment: Use quiz from mapping challenge packet.
 * Mapping Challenge 1 Assessment Practice

Landform Dictionary:
Students will create a landform picture dictionary, which will include a detailed drawings and definition of each landform. There are 32 landforms. Assign landforms 1-13 found on the document below as a homework assignment before the upcoming activity as it will create background knowledge for the activity. Assign remaining landforms over the next few nights as homework. Completed dictionaries will be scored as 1 test grade. Technology Component: Students may use the internet to upload photos and google definitions. Print final product.

Phase1:World Physical Features Map

 * Use Transparency 2A, follow instructions from Geography Alive Lesson Guide 1 page 51.
 * Students will take classroom notes, guided by teacher instruction.
 * Students will read 2.3, taking 2 column notes.
 * Students will complete INB 2.3.
 * Revise using document reader.
 * ACT-IT-OUT: Pair students and assign various landforms. Students will arrange their bodies to model the assigned physical feature. They may use sound or movement to make the presentation more realistic. Students will use their completed landform dictinary as a reference for presentation.

Phase 2: World Climate Map

 * Use Transparency 2B, follow instructions from Guide 1 page 52.
 * Students will take classroom notes, guided by teacher instruction.
 * Students will read 2.4, taking 2 column notes.
 * Students will complete INB 2.4
 * Revise using document reader.

Phase 3: World Vegetation Map

 * Use Transparency 2C, follow instructions from Guide 1 page 53.
 * Students will take classroom notes, guided by teacher instruction.
 * Students will read 2.5, taking 2 column notes.
 * Students will complete INB 2.5
 * Revise using document reader.

Phase 4: World Population Map

 * Use Transparency 2D, follow instructions from Guide 1 page 53.
 * Students will take classroom notes, guided by teacher instruction.
 * Students will read 2.6, taking 2 column notes.
 * **Activity Population Density**: Using Transparency 2D ask the students various questions about population and population density. Next, place 2 pieces of poster board on the floor. One piece will represent Australia and the other piece represents Asia, specifically Toyko. Invite 2 students up to stand on Australia to demonstrate under 2 people per square mile. Next invite 10 or more students to stand on Tokyo to represent over 250 people per square mile.
 * Students will complete INB 2.6
 * Revise using document reader.

Phase 5: World Economic Activity Map

 * Use Transparency 2E, follow instructions from Guide 1 page 54.
 * Students will take classroom notes, guided by teacher instruction.
 * Students will read 2.7, taking 2 column notes
 * Students will complete 2.7.
 * Revise using document reader.
 * ACT-IT-OUT: pair students and assign various land uses. Students will demonstrate the activities of people who use the land. They should also include natural resources in their skits. Students are encourage to explain to their audience where in the world they are and have "lines" talking and acting how people use the land.

Phase 6: World Regions Map

 * Use Transparency 2F, follow instructions from Guide 1 page 55.
 * Students will take classroom notes, guided by teacher instruction.
 * Students will read 2.8, taking 2 column notes
 * Students will complete 2.8
 * Revise using document reader