Monday February 11 2013

1. Monday February 11 2013 • Drill: Name 3 rivers in Europe. • HW: 1. Twisted Textbook 2. Map Quiz Wednesday- 15 Countries ONLY • Obj: Compare and contrast Physical and Human Characteristics of Europe

2. Classzone http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/ms_wcg_survey/resources/html/animations/wc11_anim_preseurope.html

8. Physical Characteristics • Traits natural to the land

9. Physical Characteristics • C-Climate • L- Landforms • A- Animals • P-Plants

10. Cultural Characteristics • Traits that describe people.

11. Cultural Characteristics • E- Economic • S- Social • P-Political

12. Europe Climate • Marine Climate • Mediterranean Climate • Highland Climate • Continental Climate (4 Seasons)

13. Europe Landforms

14. Europe Animals • Sheep • Dolphins • Wolverines • Bulls • Horses • Boar

15. Europe Plants • Woody Vines • Wild Mushrooms • Shrubs/Trees/Grasses • Wildflowers • Willow

16. Europe Economics • Canals • Herding • Farming • Trade

17. Europe Social • Rock Music/Beatles • Christianity • Greek Plays • Bull Fighting

18. Europe Political • Parliament • Democracy • NATO- North Atlantic Treaty Organization • Monarchy • Dictatorships

19. Field Trip to Europe

20. We will examine the Geography of Europe. Geography consists of: Physical Characteristics AND Human Characteristics (Economic, Social, Political)

21. Physical Features • Characteristics that describe features natural to the land. • This includes: Climate, Landforms, Animals, Plants.

22. Human (Cultural) Features • Characteristics that describe the people. • This includes Economic, Social and Political features

23. Directions: 1. Make a T-chart in your notebooks titled, “Geographic Characteristics of Europe”. 2. While touring Europe, identify some of the Physical and Human geographic characteristics of Europe.

24. Field Trip to Europe

25. Abundance of fresh Water… --Europe has many rivers and bordering bodies of water. This provides for a lot of fresh water, trade, recreation and energy for people on this continent. Fresh water is an important natural resource which helps people survive. Where does this go in your T-chart?

26. How many peninsulas can you find?

27. Westminster Abbey—London Where does this go in your T-chart?

28. Parliament—London, England-Do you know what a Parliament is?

29. The Ariege--in Southern France bordering on Andorra and Spain has great Pyrenees scenery.

30. FRANCE  The Louvre—Art Museum. The Seine River 

31. Greece – The Corinth Canal A canal is a man made body of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

32. Oracle at Delphi-The Oracle was the place where Grecian were entertained with plays. Agios Nikolaos, in Crete.—displays the island nature of Greece. As well as its mountains and valleys.

33. Economic Activity--Sheep herding in Greece

34. SPAIN-- See the peninsula? A coastal region of northeastern Spain and bull fighting which is an important social event in Spain

35. Portuguese Beaches—West coast of Portugal.

36. Land of the Midnight Sun—The arctic region of Norway and Scandinavia, the sun never sets for 3 months.

37. Mont Blanc – highest peak in Europe on the French-Italian border

38. Belolakaya Peak—part of the Great Caucasus Mountain Range

39. Economic Activity:Moldova—working the land

40. Odessa Sea Port Building--Ukraine. Eastern Europe

41. ESTONIA Setu Days in Estonia South Estonia - highlands

42. Examine your T-chart • You’ve been looking at Europe’s geography. • What two things does geography include?

43. Examine your T-Chart • What did you learn about Europe’s geography? • Star the 5 most important characteristics on your chart

45. Friday February 8 2013 • Drill: Name 2 physical features of Europe. • HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends • Obj: Analyze significant physical characteristics of Europe.

46. Thursday February 7 2013 • Drill: What is the relative location of Europe? • HW: 1. Map Skills: Europe’s Rivers 2. Movie Permission Slip • Obj: Analyze significant physical characteristics of Europe.