Introduction to Physical 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 Physical 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 Physical 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.3(B) describe the physical processes that affect the environments of regions, including weather, tectonic forces, erosion, and soil‐building processes
Topographic Map Interpreting - PPT , Interactive Texas Topographic Map
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition - PPT , Coastal Change Hazards Interactive Map
Weather Maps - PPT , Weather Interactive Map
Plate Tectonics - PPT , Volcano Video , Tectonic Plates Game
WG.4(A) explain how elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent, and mountain barriers influence temperature, precipitation, and distribution of climate regions
WG.9(A) identify physical and/or human factors such as climate, vegetation, language, trade networks, political units, river systems, and religion that constitute a region
WG.3(A) explain weather conditions and climate in relation to annual changes in Earth‐Sun relationships
WG.3(C) describe how physical processes such as hurricanes, El Niño, earthquakes, and volcanoes affect the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere
NAOO's, Earth's Spheres Interaction , Ocean and It's Effects Interactive Map
Earthquakes , Earthquakes Interactive Map
Hurricanes , Hurricane Tracking Interactive Map
El Nino , Wildfires Interactive Map
Floods , Flood Interactive Map
Volcanos, find an interesting article in the list , Volcano, California, Interactive Map
WG.4(B) describe different landforms such as plains, mountains, and islands and the physical processes that cause their development
WG.4(C) explain the influence of climate on the distribution of biomes in different regions
WG.9(B) describe different types of regions, including formal, functional, and perceptual regions
BONUS VIDEO: