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1. Welcome Hawthorne! Points of Reference In order to manage information, we need context. To build context, we need points of reference. This resource focuses on selecting your own points of reference to build:  Spatial Context  Numerical Context  Historical Context  Conceptual Context It’s all about CONTEXT! 1

2. Out in the middle of the ocean, sailors looked to the sky for points of reference Using the sun during the day and the stars at night, a point of reference was a lifeline. Otherwise, sailors had no sense of direction… no means of knowing which way to go. 2

3. Santa Monica Mountains Malibu USC The City of Hawthorne Santa Monica Bay Using this map, describe Hawthorne’s location. Palos Verdes Peninsula Port of Long Beach Port of Los Angeles 3

4. Santa Monica Mountains Malibu USC The City of Hawthorne Santa Monica Bay A different map may not label Hawthorne. What geographic features are labeled on this map to use as points of reference on other maps? Palos Verdes Peninsula peninsula  body of water mountains harbor Palos Verdes Peninsula Santa Monica Bay Port of Long Beach Santa Monica Mountains Port of Los Angeles Ports of LA & Long Beach 4

5. Santa Monica Bay Hawthorne, CA Palos Verdes Peninsula There is a lot of information on this map. Catalina Island Your Goal: Build skills of observation and attention to detail The goal is not to memorize a lot of details, but to know how to pick the details that are most helpful to “finding your way around”. 5

6. Santa Monica Bay Hawthorne, CA Palos Verdes Peninsula 1. What kind of geographic featureadded on this map will be useful points of reference? several islands Catalina Island 2. What part of this map includes Mexico? The southeast corner of the map shows Tijuana, Mexico …which is located at the US-Mexico border. 6

7. The state of California is divided into 58 counties. The region was first divided into 27 counties on February 18, 1850. The City of Hawthorne is part of Los Angeles County On a state map, what geographic features will help you find Hawthorne? Refer to the previous map. How many of these features did you use as points of reference?  peninsula  bay  islands  southern border  others: _________ 7

8. Where in the USA is Hawthorne? Which features and locations do you recognize and use as your way to get oriented? Which states are in which corners of the United States Washington Maine Yes, you can quickly Google information. However, you need to choose your own points of reference to help you be familiar and comfortable with “how to get around”. Michigan With a few strategies and being familiar with a few basic facts, you create your own solid foundation to absorb new information and build your understanding. Washington, DC California Kansas Hawthorne Texas Florida Gulf of Mexico 8

9. Washington Maine Which states are in which corners? northeast corner southeast corner northwest corner southwest corner Michigan Washington, DC California Kansas Hawthorne Texas Florida 9

10. Washington Maine Michigan Washington, DC Kansas California Hawthorne Texas Florida 10

11. From previous maps that labeled some states… Which states may see economic benefits? Which are predicted to see economic damages? Washington Maine Michigan Kansas Texas What about LA County & Hawthorne? Florida 11

12. Where in the world is Hawthorne? 12

13. Where in the world are you? On a world map, which features do you recognize and use as your way to get oriented? Russia Canada UK Japan USA China Egypt Mexico India Brazil Australia On a world map, which geographic features do you use to find Hawthorne? 13

14. From previous maps that labeled some countries… Name a country that is mostly Hindu. Name a country that is mostly Islamic. Name a country that is mostly Catholic. 14

15. What are your points of reference that keep you oriented in space? Russia Canada France USA China Egypt India Brazil Australia Place & Space Objective: Be able to describe where places are in space. 15

16. Student-Driven Analysis │ Tools to Build Skills Center for Active Learning in International Studies School of International Relations UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA For more information, contact: Teresa Hudock calis@usc.edu 213-740-7794 Classroom materials are available free online at dornsife.usc.edu/calis 16

17. USC CALIS Attention all recipients of this file: First, thank you for opening this powerpoint and considering using it!  Whether the file was sent to you directly from Teresa or relayed by a colleague, CALIS and USC rely on your professionalism for proper credits and sourcing: Materials developed by or through USC CALIS are made available online via a database and website that serve as a digital file cabinet of teaching resources. Materials are free in support of teachers and students, and to promote curriculum reform. When teachers or other CALIS partners write, adapt, or collaborate on materials —they are cited. The source information includes their affiliated schools or organizations. As others download and further adapt these materials—all credit and source lines, for teachers as well of for USC CALIS, should remain in tact as the original source. This resource was first created as part of a partnership with Hawthorne School District, Year 2: 2017-2018. Instructional Leadership Team for Integrating History-Social Science and English Language Arts Hawthorne School District Teresa Hudock, Director, USC CALIS 213-740-7794 or calis@usc.edu dornsife.usc.edu/calis Draft Edition: July 31, 2017 17