Unit 1: Culture, Population, and Overview of Religion



Unit 1: Culture, Population, and Overview of Religion

Unit 1 Essential Questions:

1. What are the major physical features and climate zones for each of the worlds regions?

- Where they live. - Economic activities - Lifestyles

2. What are the major ethnic groups of the worlds regions?

3. What are their major differences?

4. . How do physical features and climates influence human activities?

- Where they live. - Economic activities - Lifestyles

Unit 1 Enduring Understandings:

1. Natural Resources influence how societies develop.

2. Culture often influences other society structures.

3. People move for a variety of reasons & adapt to their environment.

Unit 1 standards

SSWG1 The student will explain the physical aspects of geography

SSWG2 The student will explain the cultural aspects of geography

Unit 2: North America (United States and Canada)

Unit 2 Essential Questions:

1. What are the physical geographic features of the United States and Canada that have contributed to their growth and development?

2. Why are the largest population centers in the United States and Canada urban areas? How is it possible for non-urban areas to be successfully populated?

3. How does location impact the economy, culture, and development?

4. How have colonialism and imperialism influenced the development of the United States and Canada?

5. How have technology contributed to the growth of the United States and Canada?

- Communication

- Transportation

- Lifestyle

- Economy

Unit 2 Enduring Understandings:

1. Natural Resources influence how societies develop.

2. Technology influences civilizations.

3. Control over location & resources influences economic success.

4. Remnants of colonialism & imperialism remain even after a country becomes independent.

5. Plural societies in a region present challenges & opportunities.

Unit 2 Standards:

SSWG1 The student will explain the physical aspects of geography

SSWG2 The student will explain the cultural aspects of geography

SSWG8 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems

that have shaped contemporary Canada and the United States

Unit 3: Caribbean and Latin America (Central and South America)

Unit 3 Essential Questions:

1. How does the development of resources improve productivity?

2. How have the major ethnic groups influenced society?

3. How do physical features and climates influence human activities?

- Where they live. - Economic activities - Lifestyles

4. How does location impact the economy, culture, and development?

5. How have colonialism and imperialism influenced development?

6. How has the development of resources allowed countries to compete in the global market?

Unit 3 Enduring Understandings:

1. Competition for resources often leads to conflict.

2. Culture often influences other society structures.

3. People move for a variety of reasons & adapt to their environment.

4. Control over location & resources influences economic success.

5. Remnants of colonialism & imperialism remain even after a country becomes independent.

6. Natural Resources influence how societies develop.

Unit 3: Standards:

SSWG1 The student will explain the physical aspects of geography

SSWG2 The student will explain the cultural aspects of geography

SSWG7 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems

that have shaped contemporary Latin America

Unit 4: Europe, Russia, and Eurasia

Unit 4 Essential Questions:

1. How does the development of resources improve productivity?

2. Why are the largest population centers in urban areas? How is it possible for non-urban areas to be successfully populated?

3. How does location impact the economy, culture, and development?

4. How have colonialism and imperialism influenced the development?

5. How have the religious conflicts led to the patrician of countries?

- Pakistan - Bangladesh - Israel

6. How has technology contributed to the growth of the region?

- Communication - Transportation - Lifestyle - Economy

7. How has the development of resources allowed countries to compete in the global market?

Unit 4 Enduring Understandings:

1. Natural Resources influence how societies develop.

2. Competition for resources often leads to conflict.

3. Control over location & resources influences economic success.

4. Remnants of colonialism & imperialism remain even after a country becomes independent.

5. Differences in religion often lead to patrician.

6. Technology influences civilizations.

7. Plural societies in a region present challenges & opportunities

Unit 4 Standards:

SSWG1 The student will explain the physical aspects of geography

SSWG2 The student will explain the cultural aspects of geography

SSWG5 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems

that have shaped contemporary South Asia, Southeastern Asia, and Eastern Asia

SSWG6 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems

that have shaped contemporary Europe

Unit 5: East Asia (China, Mongolia, Japan, and Taiwan)

Unit 5 Essential Questions:

1. How does the development of resources improve productivity?

2. How have the major ethnic groups influenced society?

3. How do physical features and climates influence human activities? - Where they live - Economic Activities - Lifestyles

4. Why are the largest population centers in urban areas? How is it possible for non-urban areas to be successfully populated?

5. How does location impact the economy, culture, and development?

6. How have colonialism and imperialism influenced the development?

7. How have technology contributed to the growth of the region?

- Communication - Transportation - Lifestyle - Economy

8. How has the development of resources allowed countries to compete in the global market?

9. Why are some societies isolated?

Unit 5 Enduring Understandings:

1. Technology influences civilizations. Competition for resources often leads to conflict.

2. Isolation leads to a homogeneous society.

3. Natural Resources influence how societies develop.

4. Culture often influences other society structures.

5. People move for a variety of reasons & adapt to their environment.

6. Plural societies in a region present challenges & opportunities.

7. Control over location & resources influences economic success.

8. Remnants of colonialism & imperialism remain even after a country becomes independent

Unit 5 Standards:

SSWG1 The student will explain the physical aspects of geography

SSWG2 The student will explain the cultural aspects of geography

SSWG5 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary South Asia, Southeastern Asia, and Eastern Asia

Unit 6: Southeast Asia, Oceania, Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica

Unit 6 Essential Questions:

1. How does the development of resources improve productivity?

2. How have the major ethnic groups influenced society?

3. How do physical features and climates influence human activities?

-Where they live. -Economic activities -Lifestyles

4. Why are the largest population centers in urban areas? How is it possible for non-urban areas to be successfully populated?

5. How does location impact the economy, culture, and development?

6. How have colonialism and imperialism influenced the development?

7. How have technology contributed to the growth of the region?

-Communication -Transportation - Lifestyle -Economy

8. Why are some societies isolated?

Unit 6 Enduring Understandings:

1. Isolation leads to a homogeneous society.

2. Culture often influences other society structures.

3. People move for a variety of reasons & adapt to their environment.

4. Plural societies in a region present challenges & opportunities.

5. Control over location & resources influences economic success.

6. Remnants of colonialism & imperialism remain even after a country becomes independent.

7. Technology influences civilizations.

8. Natural Resources influence how societies develop.

Unit 6 Standards:

SSWG1 The student will explain the physical aspects of geography

SSWG2 The student will explain the cultural aspects of geography

SSWG5 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems

that have shaped contemporary South Asia, Southeastern Asia, and Eastern Asia

SSWG9 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems

that have shaped contemporary Oceania, including Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica

Unit 7: South Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives)

Unit 7 Essential Questions:

1. How does the development of resources improve productivity?

2. How have the major ethnic groups influenced society?

3. How do physical features and climates influence human activities?

-Where they live. - Economic activities - Lifestyles

4. Why are the largest population centers in urban areas? How is it possible for non-urban areas to be successfully populated?

5. How does location impact the economy, culture, and development?

6. How have colonialism and imperialism influenced the development?

7. How have the religious conflict led to the patrician of countries?

a. Pakistan b. Bangladesh c. Israel

8. How have technology contributed to the growth of the region? A. Communication b. Transportation c. Lifestyle d. Economy

9. How has the development of resources allowed countries to compete in the global market?

Unit 7 Enduring Understandings:

1. Natural Resources influence how societies develop.

2. Culture often influences other society structures.

3. People move for a variety of reasons & adapt to their environment.

4. Plural societies in a region present challenges & opportunities.

5. Control over location & resources influences economic success.

6. Remnants of colonialism & imperialism remain even after a country becomes independent.

7. Differences in religion often lead to patrician.

8. Technology influences civilizations.

9. Competition for resources often leads to conflict

Unit 7 Standards:

SSWG1 The student will explain the physical aspects of geography

SSWG2 The student will explain the cultural aspects of geography

SSWG5 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems

that have shaped contemporary South Asia, Southeastern Asia, and Eastern Asia

Unit 8: Southwest Asia (Middle East) and North America

Unit 8 Essential Questions:

1. How does the development of resources improve productivity?

2. How have the major ethnic groups influenced society?

3. How do physical features and climates influence human activities?

a. Where they live. b. Economic activities c. Lifestyles

4. Why are the largest population centers in urban areas? How is it possible for non-urban areas to be successfully populated?

5. How does location impact the economy, culture, and development?

6. How have colonialism and imperialism influenced the development?

7. How have the religious conflict led to the patrician of countries? Pakistan Bangladesh Israel

8. How have technology contributed to the growth of the region?

a. Communication b. Transportation c. Lifestyle D. Economy

9. How has the development of resources allowed countries to compete in the global market?

Unit 8 Enduring Understandings:

1. Natural Resources influence how societies develop.

2. Culture often influences other society structures.

3. People move for a variety of reasons & adapt to their environment.

4. Plural societies in a region present challenges & opportunities.

5. Control over location & resources influences economic success.

6. Remnants of colonialism & imperialism remain even after a country becomes independent.

7. Differences in religion often lead to patrician.

8. Technology influences civilizations.

9. Competition for resources often leads to conflict.

Unit 8 Standards:

SSWG1 The student will explain the physical aspects of geography

SSWG2 The student will explain the cultural aspects of geography

SSWG3 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems

that have shaped contemporary North Africa/Southwest Asia

Unit 9: Sub-Saharan Africa

Unit 9 Essential Questions:

1. How does the development of resources improve productivity?

2. How have the major ethnic groups influenced society?

3. How do physical features and climates influence human activities?

a. Where they live. b. Economic activities c. Lifestyles

4. Why are the largest population centers in urban areas? How is it possible for non-urban areas to be successfully populated?

5. How does location impact the economy, culture, and development?

6. How have colonialism and imperialism influenced the development?

7. How have technology contributed to the growth of the region?

b. Communication b. Transportation c. Lifestyle d. Economy

8. How has the development of resources allowed countries to compete in the global market?

9. Why are some societies isolated?

Unit 9 Enduring Understandings:

1. Technology influences civilizations.

2. Competition for resources often leads to conflict.

3. Isolation leads to a homogeneous society.

4. Natural Resources influence how societies develop.

5. Culture often influences other society structures.

6. People move for a variety of reasons & adapt to their environment.

7. Plural societies in a region present challenges & opportunities.

8. Control over location & resources influences economic success.

9. Remnants of colonialism & imperialism remain even after a country becomes independent.

Unit 9 Standards:

SSWG1 The student will explain the physical aspects of geography

SSWG2 The student will explain the cultural aspects of geography

SSWG4 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems

that have shaped contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa

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