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= Latin America =

Introducing the Region: Physical Geography
Preview Assignment: Give students a blank map of Latin America. Ask students to label independently any physical features that are familiar to them. Have students work with a partner and compare maps. They may revise their maps as they work in pairs. Students will place maps in binders for next days lesson. Students will read and take 2 column notes on pages 132-135. (Map and 2 column notes need to be completed before power point lesson.)

Presentation 1:
Students will revise 2 column notes and mark up their physical feature map of Latin America during the power point presentation. Present slides 1- 9

Mapping Challenge 1 Physical Features of Latin America: Students will use geographic coordinates to plot, label and identify the physical features of Latin America. Maps must be colored and labeled. This activity may be done in pairs or as an independent homework assignment depending on student and classroom dynamics. Once completed, project a blank map of Latin America using the ELMO onto a white board. Invited students up to the board to label various physical features. Students will correct and revise maps for any missing labels. Revised maps will become study guides for a future quiz on physical features of Latin America.

Introducing the Region: Human Geography
Preview Assignment: Before Presentation 2, provide students with a blank political boundaries map of Latin America. Ask them to label any countries that they know. Students will be paired and asked to compare maps, making any revisions. Students will need political boundaries map of Latin America for Presentation 2. Student will also read pages 136-139, taking 2 column notes.

Presentation 2:
Students will revise 2 column notes and mark up their political boundaries map of Latin America during the power point presentation. Present slides 10 to the end of Latin America ppt from above.

Mapping Challenge 2 Human Geography of Latin America: Students will use geographic coordinates to plot and label countries of Latin America. Maps must be label and colored. This activity may be done in pairs or independently as a homework assignment. Again, project a blank map of Latin America using the ELMO document reader onto a white board. Ask for volunteers to come to the board and label the various countries of Latin America. Students will revise and use as a study guide for a future quiz.