7th- First 9 weeks
7th- First 9 weeks
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In this unit, students will be beginning the year by reviewing the basics of geography skills and a review of governments of the world.
Periodically, students will complete Current Events assignments to stay up-to-date on issues affecting the world around them.
Students will be introduced to the geography of Australia. We will look at its physical geography, history, and culture.
During this grading period, students also begin the unit on East Asian studies: Physical Geography of East Asia and just the beginning of the History of East Asia.
I can identify the five themes of geography and recognize how they are used to study geography.
I can use a world map to identify physical features and political boundaries.
I can identify the continents and oceans of the world.
I can find locations of major cities and capitals by using latitude and longitude skills.
I can describe the physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface including weathering and erosion.
I can explain how the earth's rotation effects our days and seasons of the year.
I can identify different forms of government/rule used around the world.
I can identify modern news stories and events and their effect on our local and national well-being.
I can identify the dominant physical features of Australia.
I can explain the highlights of Australia's history.
I can discuss some of the characteristics that Australia is known for today.
I can identify the six countries of East Asia and the dominant physical features of the region.
I can identify natural disasters that East Asia faces.
I can explain the main features of China's prominent dynasties and their contributions to society.
7.1.2
Describe, compare, and contrast the historical origins, central beliefs and spread of major religions.
7.1.14
Identify and explain recent conflicts and political issues between nations or cultural groups and evaluate the solutions that different organizations have utilized to address these conflicts.
Formulate a broad understanding of the location of countries of Africa, Asia and the Southwest Pacific.
SS.7.7.3.2
Formulate a broad understanding of the location of capital cities in Africa, Asia and the Southwest Pacific using latitude and longitude on maps and with locational technology such as Global Positioning Systems and Geographic Information Systems.
SS.7.7.3.4
Identify major physical characteristics of regions of Africa, Asia, and the Southwest Pacific, such as deserts, basins, plains, mountains, and rivers, and describe their formation
S.S. 7.3.5
Identify major physical characteristics of regions of Africa, Asia, and the Southwest Pacific, such as deserts, basins, plains, mountains, and rivers, and describe their formation.
Canvas
Classroom books
Classroom displays for each unit
Interactive Notebooks
Wonderopolis
Lizardpoint - Mapping
Quizlet - used for review of unit
Class Poster Set of different forms of rule/government
Dogo News
NBCnews.com