Drill: Name 2 physical features of Europe.

HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends

Obj: Analyze significant physical and human characteristics of Europe to determine if Europe is a Region.

Friday February 13 2015

Drill: What is the relative location of Europe?

HW: 1. Twisted Textbook2. Complete Map. Map Quiz on Wednesday.

Obj: Analyze significant physical and human characteristics of Europe in order to determine if Europe is a Region

Thursday February 12 2015

Northwest of the Middle East

North of AfricaWest of AsiaEast of Atlantic OceanSouth of the Arctic Ocean

Where is Europe?

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

Europe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8brpoU_HNI

Traits natural to the land

Physical Characteristics

C-ClimateL- LandformsA- AnimalsP-Plants

Physical Characteristics

Traits that describe people.

Cultural Characteristics

E- EconomicS- SocialP-Political

Cultural Characteristics

Field Trip to Europe

We will examine the Geography of Europe.

Geography consists of:Physical Characteristics

ANDHuman Characteristics(Economic, Social,

Political)

Physical FeaturesCharacteristics that describe features natural to the land.

This includes: Climate, Landforms, Animals, Plants.

Human (Cultural) Features

Characteristics that describe the people.

This includes Economic, Social and Political features

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.

Field Trip to Europe

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?

How many peninsulas can you find?

Westminster Abbey—London

Where does this go in your T-chart?

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

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

The Louvre—Art Museum.

The Seine River

FRANCE

Greece – The Corinth Canal

A canal is a man made body of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

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.

Economic Activity--Sheep herding in Greece

SPAIN--A coastal region of northeastern Spainand bull fighting which is an important social event in Spain

See the peninsula?

Portuguese Beaches—West coast of Portugal.

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

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

Belolakaya Peak—part of the Great Caucasus Mountain Range

Economic Activity:Moldova—working the land

Odessa Sea Port Building--Ukraine. Eastern Europe

Setu Days in Estonia South Estonia - highlands

ESTONIA

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Marine ClimateMediterranean ClimateHighland ClimateContinental Climate (4 Seasons)

Europe Climate

Europe Landforms

SheepDolphinsWolverinesBullsHorsesBoar

Europe Animals

Woody VinesWild MushroomsShrubs/Trees/GrassesWildflowersWillow

Europe Plants

CanalsHerdingFarmingTrade

Europe Economics

Rock Music/BeatlesChristianityGreek PlaysBull Fighting

Europe Social

ParliamentDemocracyNATO- North Atlantic Treaty Organization

MonarchyDictatorships

Europe Political

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Examine your T-chartYou’ve been looking at Europe’s geography.

What two things does geography include?

Examine your T-ChartWhat did you learn about Europe’s geography?

Star the 5 most important characteristics on your chart

Drill: List 2 mountain ranges in Europe.

HW: Map Quiz TuesdayObj: Compare and contrast Physical and Human Characteristics of Europe in order to evaluate if Europe is diverse.

Monday February 10 2014