Introduction to Human Geography
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.
Introduction to Human Geography, 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.
Introduction to Human Geography, 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.1(A) analyze significant physical features and environmental conditions that have influenced the past and present migration patterns and how they have shaped the distribution of culture groups today
Migration Reading , Migration Interactive Map by Year
Causes of Migration Article , Human Migration Interactive Map
WG.6(B) explain the processes that have caused changes in settlement patterns, including urbanization, transportation, access to and availability of resources, and economic activities
Factors Influencing Settlement Patterns, Audible PPT
WG.7(B) explain how physical geography and push and pull forces, including political, economic, social, and environmental conditions, affect the routes and flows of human migration
Push and Pull Factors, Video , Push and Pull Factors, Video Quiz
WG.7(C) describe trends in world population growth and distribution
Current Population Trends, Reading & Graphs
WG.8(A) compare ways that humans depend on, adapt to, and modify the physical environment, including the influences of culture and technology
How Humans Depend, Adapt, and Modify their Physical Environment, Reading , Modifying the Environment, Video
Human Adaptation and Environmental Modification, Video , Adaptation vs Modification, Prezi PPT Quiz
WG.8(B) analyze the consequences of extreme weather and other natural disasters such as El Niño, floods, tsunamis, and volcanoes on people and their environment
Watch the Effects of Natural Disasters, Video then Pick an Extreme Weather Article & Find the Consequences of that Weather
WG.2(B) explain how changes in societies such as population shifts, technological advancements, and environmental policies have led to diverse uses of physical features over time such as terrace farming, dams, and polders
Terrace Farming, Reading , Terrace Farming, Video
History of Dikes and Polders, Reading , Dikes and Polders in the Netherlands, Video
WG.6(A) locate and describe human and physical features that influence the size and distribution of settlements
Read the First Half of the Page on Features that Influence the Size and Distribution of Settlements , Do the Little Quiz to Check and See if You Understand the Concept
Factors Influencing Settlements, Reading , Factors Influencing Settlements, Video
WG.7(A) analyze population pyramids and use other data, graphics, and maps to describe the population characteristics of different societies and to predict future population trends
WG.7(D) analyze how globalization affects connectivity, standard of living, pandemics, and loss of local culture
Globalization, Reading , Effects of Globalization, Video
What is Globalization, Reading , Globalization Explained, Video
WG.20(A) describe the impact of new information technologies such as the Internet, Global Positioning System (GPS), or Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
BONUS VIDEO: