“The first law of geography is this: everything is related to everything else, but near things are more related than distant things.”
— Waldo Tobler
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Week 9
(Oct 6–10)
Learning Goals
Monday, Oct 6 — Review Day
Students will review key ideas from Intro to North America and Climate & Seasons by explaining how Earth’s tilt and latitude influence regional climates and human activity.
Tuesday, Oct 7 — Colorado River and Water Sustainability
Students will analyze how the Colorado River is shared among states and evaluate how climate change and overuse affect its long-term sustainability. They will discuss how cooperation and water agreements can protect resources for future generations.
Warm Up (Tuesday)
Population Density in North America
Please complete this in your notebook
According to the map, which parts of the United States have the highest population density?
Name 2 cities that are in high population areas.
What do the darker red areas on the map represent?
Wednesday, Oct 8 — The Aztec Civilization
Students will analyze how the Aztec Empire developed in central Mexico and identify how agriculture, religion, and architecture supported their civilization.
Thursday, Oct 9 — Comparing Civilizations
Students will compare the Maya and Aztec civilizations, focusing on similarities and differences in geography, government, and culture.
...more to come!
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