06.01 Geography of Europe Properties Title: Type: Subject: Grade Range: Description: Duration: Author(s): 06.01 Geography of Europe Instructional Unit Social Studies - GPS (K-12) 6 th Grade Unit 1, Sixth Grade Social Studies 4 Weeks SAMS Modification Team Instructional Unit Content Standard(s)/Element(s) Standard SS6G8 The student will locate selected features of Europe. a. Locate on a world and regional political- physical map: the Danube River, Rhine River, English Channel, Mediterranean Sea, European Plain, the Alps, Pyrenees, Ural Mountains, Iberian Peninsula, and Scandinavian Peninsula. b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, and United Kingdom. SS6G9 The student will discuss environmental issues in Europe. a. Explain the major concerns of Europeans regarding the issues such as acid rain in Germany, air pollution in the United Kingdom, and the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine. SS6G10 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe. a. Compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of the United Kingdom and Russia affect where people live and how they trade. b. Compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of Germany and Italy affect where people live and how they trade. SS6G11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe. a. Explain the diversity of European languages as seen in a comparison of German, English, Russian, French, and Italian. b. Describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Summary/Overview The focus of this unit is how the physical and cultural geography shapes the environment, nations, and people of Europe. Revised April 2009 1
Enduring Understanding(s) At the end of this unit the student will understand that Every place has unique geographic features that influence how cultures develop. Although most of Europe is evolving into a single political unit, it is still comprised of diverse cultures. Humans have an impact on the natural environment. Essential Question(s) Why are people attracted to certain regions in which to live? (G10a, b) How does the physical geography of Europe contribute to its culture? (G8a, b; 10a, b) Why do the languages of Europe contribute to diversity? (G11a) How do religious differences influence Europe? (G11b) How have European actions changed the natural environment of Europe? (G9a) Concept(s) to Maintain Place Physical and human characteristics Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, natural resources, population Culture Diversity of people Language and religion Social and Political Interactions Environmental issues Evidence of Learning What students should know: Location of the Danube River, Rhine River, English Channel, Mediterranean Sea, European Plain, the Alps, Pyrenees, Ural Mountains, Iberian Peninsula, and Scandinavian Peninsula. Location of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom on a world political-physical map. The major concerns of Europeans related to environmental issues in Germany, the United Kingdom and Chernobyl, Ukraine. Distribution of natural resources and how that has affected Europe. How to use climate maps, population density maps, and political-physical maps to explain why people live where they do within the region How location in relationship to the physical features of Southern and Eastern Asia impacts the population Revised April 2009 2
How to use a variety of maps (population distribution, natural resource distribution, climate, and physical-political) to explain population distribution in relationship to the various physical features of the region Students should use the different types of maps found in Atlases The impact the region s physical features have on the type of work and modes of transportation available. The broad diversity of cultures in Europe. The major differences and similarities between cultures, what makes them unique and differentiates them from other groups The wide diversity of religious beliefs in Europe The major similarities and differences between these religions Use graphs and charts What students should be able to do: Skills Matrix (Map and globe skills): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Information processing skills: 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16 Suggested Vocabulary Physical Features Acid Rain Nuclear Disaster Air Pollution Climate Location Natural Resources Diversity Judaism Christianity Islam Suggested Strategies for Teaching and Learning Students should be actively engaged in developing their own understanding. Social Studies should be represented in as many ways as possible by using maps, graphs, vocabulary, pictures, tables, graphic organizers. Appropriate manipulatives and technology should be used to enhance student learning. Students should be given opportunities to revise their work based on teacher feedback, peer feedback, and metacognition which includes self-assessment and reflection. Revised April 2009 3
SS6G8a,b Students will use political-physical maps of the region to diagram physical features, national capitals, and countries of Europe. Focusing on the specific locations in the standards, students will describe the major features of Europe using information from their diagram. SS6G9a Use https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/. Select the country you want, and click on Geography. Read the information under Environment-current issues. You can also click on the book icon to get definition of words. I. Define: 1. Acid Rain - 2. Air Pollution 3. Nuclear Disaster II. Use https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ and Google to find good websites that will help you explain the major concerns of Europeans regarding the issues mentioned below. 4. Germany (acid rain) 5. United Kingdom (air pollution) 6. Chernobyl, Ukraine (nuclear disaster) Revised April 2009 4
SS6G10a,b Students will research population distribution, types of jobs, major landforms, climate and natural resources. Additionally, students will use the information from their study of selected physical features in Europe in order to complete the chart found in this unit. After completing the chart, they will choose one of the countries to write a 2-3 paragraph essay answering the questions: where do people live, why do people live there, what work do they do, and how they trade? Revised April 2009 5
Country United Kingdom Total Population Chart for activity G10a,b; G9a,b Major Types of Major Cities/Pop. Jobs Landforms Climate Natural Resources Russia Germany Italy Revised April 2009 6
SS6G11a Students will use the Internet to research the countries shown on the chart of Diverse Cultures (i.e., Germany, United Kingdom, Russia, France and Italy). They then need to find what other countries in Europe speak these same languages. Finally, they are to complete a Ticket Out the Door (3 questions) showing they understand the standard. Revised April 2009 7
DIVERSE CULTURES GERMANY MAIN LANGUAGE SPOKEN (OTHER LANGUAGES SPOKEN IN THIS COUNTRY) ANY OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES SPEAK THESE SAME LANGUAGES? (List them below) UNITED KINGDOM RUSSIA FRANCE ITALY SS6G11b Students use their textbook, the internet, encyclopedias, and the SCIS Europe in Transition book to complete the chart on the three different types of religions found in Europe (i.e., Judaism, Christianity and Islam). Revised April 2009 8
THE MAJOR FAITHS JUDAISM CHRISTIANITY ISLAM FOUNDER HOW MANY GODS? (monotheistic/polytheistic) HOLY WRITINGS or Books PLACE OF WORSHIP Holy Places BELIEFS WHERE CAN YOU FIND THIS RELIGION? (i.e., countries, regions of the world) Highlight European Countries Revised April 2009 9
Resource(s) Anchor Text(s): The World & Its People: Student Text SS6G8a,b: 284, 285 SS6G9a: 326, 428 SS6G10a,b: 280-283, 288-291, 341, 351, 360, 392-399, 404-408, 426-427, 441-445 SS6G11a: 286 SS6G11b: 287, 473-477 Technology: www.maps101.com (check with your social studies contact for username and password) www.worldatlas.com www.country-data.com http://www.galileo.usg.edu Georgia s Virtual Library (see media specialist for password) www.twip.glencoe.com www.cia.gov Google Earth Map Skills Glencoe Daily Focus Skills Transparencies Outline Map Resource Book In Text Map Transparencies #11, #12 Map Transparencies with Overlays, Strategies and Activities Political Map Transparency #6, #7; Map Overlay Transparencies World Religions #1A, 1D, 1G; Map Overlay Transparencies Europe #5A-5F Graphic Organizers, Transparencies, Strategies and Activities Book Information Processing Compare/contrast on a triple Venn diagram the three religions in Europe: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Revised April 2009 10
Differentiation Tool Kit Remediation: Have students create a concept web that contains key points about the land, climate, and natural resources of the United Kingdom, Russia, Germany and Italy. Enrichment: Have students research the land, climate, and natural resources of the United Kingdom, Russia, Germany and Italy. They can then prepare a bulletin board display highlighting these key concepts for the countries mentioned. Assessment(s) Balanced assessments over the course of this semester will include traditional tests and performance assessments as suggested below: Performance Assessments SS6G10a,b Europe Marketing Brochure See lesson below Revised April 2009 11
EUROPE MARKETING BROCHURE GEOGRAPHY UNIT Duration: approximately 5 days in class; the remainder will be completed at home if not completed in class. Standard: SS6G10 (a) (b) The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe. Elements: a.) Describe how Europe s location, climate, and natural resources have affected where people live and where agriculture and industrial regions are located. Describe their impact on trade, especially the importance of the river system and the many good harbors. b) Explain the distribution of natural resources and how that has affected Europe. Essential Question: How did Europe s location contribute to its development? Useful Vocabulary Terms: Natural resources, agricultural regions, industrial regions, location, climate, trade barriers, empire, colonization, currency Lesson: Create a marketing brochure in pairs for a region of Europe assigned to you by the teacher which will describe how location, climate, and natural resources have affected where people live and where agricultural and industrial regions are located in that region. Make sure to research all countries within that region. You will describe your European region s impact on trade, especially any river systems and natural harbors, if any. You may use information in your textbook, the internet, and media center resources to create this brochure. We will spend 4-5 days in the media center/computer lab to get you started with research. If the brochure cannot be completed in class, it will need to be done at home as well. If that is not possible, you may handwrite the brochure. Presentation paper will be provided to you for the brochure. You may use Microsoft Word, Publisher and/or any other software. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please look closely for these specific countries if they are in your region: United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, and Italy. For example in Russia, Siberia is so cold that much of the soil is permanently frozen which inhibits farming and economic development in the region. Also, check Russia s location in relation to major sea lanes of the world. Does this pose a problem with trade? Also, Russia s climate, terrain and distance can either help or hurt trade. Keep in mind that a lack of access to natural resources hinders trade. Look at a population density map of Russia to see where most people live. Textbook Pages that may be beneficial: 284-285, 340-362 (Ch. 12), 368-386 (Ch. 13) Specific Student Directions for Brochure: YOUR marketing job is to make people want to come to your country for their futures! YOUR marketing job is to attract people to your European region not for a vacation, but to live, to build, to produce, to manufacture, and to invest their money, their time, and their talents. Revised April 2009 12
YOUR marketing job is to create a brochure that shows and tells information in an exciting and attractive way. YOU must research to give future investors details about your region s location, climate, rivers and harbors, population density, and natural resources. YOU must also inform your readers how these affect agriculture and industry within your region. After you find your information, place the facts in your brochure in a pleasing and attractive manner. Use color and craft to encourage people to visit your region. Remember typing it would be best! You may also obtain pictures, images, etc. from Google or other websites. YOUR marketing job is to convince your readers to invest their future in your region today! Summarizing Activity on Presentation Day: Use the graphic organizer provided by your teacher to compare and contrast the various European regions. Revised April 2009 13
Making A Brochure : European Region Marketing Brochure CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Writing - Organization Each section in the brochure has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Almost all sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Most sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Less than half of the sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Content - Accuracy All facts in the brochure are accurate. 99-90% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. 89-80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. Fewer than 80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. Attractiveness & Organization The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information. The brochure has attractive formatting and well-organized information. The brochure has well-organized information. The brochure's formatting and organization of material are confusing to the reader. Graphics/Pictures Graphics go well with the text and there is a good mix of text and graphics. Graphics go well with the text, but there are so many that they distract from the text. Graphics go well with the text, but there are too few and the brochure seems "text-heavy". Graphics do not go with the accompanying text or appear to be randomly chosen. Spelling & Proofreading Evidence of Learning No more than 0-2 spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. Explains the meaning of the types of land use AND resources shown in the region and how they contribute to the development of it. No more than 3-4 spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. Explains the meaning of the types of land use AND resources shown in the region. No more than 5-6 spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. Explains the meaning of the types of land use OR resources shown in the region. 7 or more spelling errors are found in the brochure. Does not explain the meaning of the types of land use OR resources shown in the region Revised April 2009 14
Traditional Test Items Please use these items for the multiple choice portion of your unit tests. Answer key is found at the end of the questions. SS6G8a 1. Which mountain range separates Europe from Russia? A. Alps B. Pyrenees C. Balkans D. Ural SS6G8b 2. Which country lies northwest of the European mainland? A. Germany B. Italy C. Spain D. United Kingdom SS6G9a 3. Where did the nuclear disaster happen in April 1986? A. Belarus B. Ukraine C. Italy D. Russia SS6G9a 4. What concerns did the Europeans have about the nuclear disaster? A. It lasted for a short period of time. B. Millions of children died immediately. C. It would affect the Ural Mountains. D. Radioactive materials spread into many European countries. SS6G9a 5. What environmental issue is affecting Germany s black forests? A. Air Pollution B. Acid Rain C. Nuclear Disaster D. Water Pollution SS6G9a 6. Factories and car emissions are contributing to what environmental issue in the United Kingdom? A. Air Pollution B. Acid Rain C. Nuclear Disaster D. Water Pollution Revised April 2009 15
SS6G10a 7. Stretching from southwestern France and southeastern England through Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Poland and into western Russia is an important physical feature. This area has some of the best soils in Europe causing many Europeans to live there. What is this physical feature called? A. The English Channel B. The Great European Plain C. The Scandinavian Peninsula D. The Iberian Peninsula SS6G10b 8. Which mountain range in Europe provides water resources for France, Switzerland, and Italy? A. Alps B. Pyrenees C. Balkans D. Ural SS6G11a 9. What languages are the common ones spoken in Europe? A. English, Dutch, Spanish and Russian B. English, Spanish, German, and French C. Spanish, German, Dutch, and Romanian D. Spanish, French, Dutch, and Romanian SS6G11b 10. Which religion uses the Holy Book of the Torah to worship? A. Judaism B. Islam C. Christianity D. Catholic SS6G11b 11. The religions of Christianity, Islam and Judaism are what type of religion? A. Cults B. Theocratic C. Polytheistic D. Monotheistic SS6G11b 12. What is the place of worship for the Islamic faith? A. Synagogue B. Church C. Mosque D. Temple Revised April 2009 16
Answer Key: 1. D 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. B 10.A 11.D 12.C Revised April 2009 17