Unit 3: Culture
Geography 9
For each learning target, look at the “big concepts”. From your learning, decide where you score yourself on the understanding of the concept.
Score 1: I have no idea what this is.
Score 2: I kind of understand this, I am getting there.
Score 3: I got this. I can test on this tomorrow.
Pre-Unit:
What do you already know about:
Mid-Unit:
What have you learned so far?
What are you having most trouble with?
What are you going to do to prepare for the test?
End-Unit:
What could you have done better in this unit?
Unit 4: Political Geography Unit Guide
LT 1: I define nation and identify the different types of states.
Textbook Section(s): 8.1, 8.3
Define AND give one example of each of the following:
LT 2: I can compare different shapes of states and analyze the effects that shape has on state.
Textbook Section(s): 8.6
Describe each shape of state and sketch an example:
LT 3: I can analyze the impact of colonialism on the emergence of independent states and the conflicts that arise as a result of political boundaries.
Textbook Section(s): 8.5
Define the following terms:
What is a lasting legacy from colonialism in the western hemisphere (e.g. the Americas)?
What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference? Who was present? Why was this meeting unfair?
Describe three lasting effects the division of Africa has on the people living there today.
LT 4: I can define supranationalism and analyze the pros and cons of supranational organizations.
Textbook Sections: 8.10
Define Supranationalism:
List and describe the two types of Supranationalism:
What are some pros and cons of supranationalism?
Give a current day example of supranationalism: