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Essential Standard: 7.G.2 Apply the tools of a geographer to understand modern societies and

regions.

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On-going 90 days: 1 week 180 Days: 2 weeks 7.G.2.1

Construct maps, charts, and graphs to explain data about geographic phenomena (e.g. migration patterns and population and resource distribution patterns). Maps Charts Graphs Geographic Phenomena African Diaspora Columbian Exchange

-Identify parts of a map: Key/legend, compass rose, title, scale. etc.

-Define key terms including but not limited to:

 Push/pull factors

 Population distribution

 Urbanization

-Identify different maps, charts and graphs.

-List human modifications to the environment may have positive and negative implications.

-Understand rapid population growth may lead to internal conflict over scare resources.

-Understand nations with populations that exceed its capacity to care for its people may develop strategies to overcome this issue (i.e. China’s one child rule)

-Understand populations settle in areas where there are sufficient resources in which to meet their needs.

-Understand changing demographic trends (i.e. ethnic make-up, may cause internal conflict among a nation’s population or may cause different groups to compromise in order to achieve common goals).

Africa: Interpreting physical maps

In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 4.1

In this lesson for grade seven, students look at a physical map of Africa and use it to speculate how the geography of a given region might affect human culture in that area. (Questioning, Collaborative Group Work)

Ecuador: A land of climate diversity

In this lesson, students will create climate graphs and analyze photographs to investigate the various types of climate in Ecuador and the interactions between climate and human culture. The lesson plan is designed to be adapted to the study of various countries. (Scaffolding, Collaborative Group Work, Questioning)

Ecuador: A study of population

In this lesson, students will create population pyramid graphs and analyze photographs to investigate population in Ecuador. Students will draw on this analysis to make predictions about how population issues will affect Ecuador's future. The lesson plan is designed to be adapted to the study of various countries. (Collaborative Group Work)

I, the basket: Writing a first-person story as an inanimate object

In this interdisciplinary lesson for grade seven, students explore the first-person point of view through children's literature and images of Nepal. Students exhibit their understanding of first-person narrative by writing a children's story from the perspective of an inanimate object. (Classroom Talk)

Integrated unit on South America

This lesson includes information concerning database operations, word processing, desktop publishing, and spreadsheet formatting. Students will solve math problems. (all CIF)

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Ecuador: A land of climate diversity

Ecuador: A study of population I, the basket: Writing a first-person story as an inanimate object

Integrated unit on South America Learning about the earth through remote sensing

Majestic peaks: Mountains of North Carolina and Ecuador The mountains of Nepal: Scientific investigations Regions of Nepal: A virtual trek Resources of South America Salt trading in Asia

Threads through South America: Weaving in Ecuador

Vietnam waterways: Ecology and conservation

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-Explain factors that explain population growth and decline in areas (i.e. the lack of

arable/fertile land, the relocation of industry, war refugee population) and political strife, access to health care, and environmental conditions (weather, climate, landforms)

-Understand various NGOS (local, national and international) and government agencies respond to natural disasters.

-Explain natural disasters may have positive and/or negative consequences.

Preservation efforts may cause positive and negative changes.

-Illustrate strategies and steps that various non-governmental organizations and governmental agencies may undertake in order to response to environmental disasters.

-Create maps to illustrate migrations, origins, and destinations, good traded over time or pre-existing data. Ex: African Disporia, Columbian Exchange, Triangle of Trade, Indian Migration

-Create their own maps, charts and/or graphs to explain preexisting data.

-Construct maps, charts, and graphs to explain data about geographic phenomena (e.g. migration patterns and population and resource distribution patterns).

Learning about the earth through remote sensing

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.6

In this lesson, students will learn about remote sensing and satellite images, and will gain an understanding of how various professions use information gathered via these methods. (Questioning, Scaffolding)

Majestic peaks: Mountains of North Carolina and Ecuador

In this lesson, students analyze two photographs: one of the mountains of Ecuador and one of the mountains of Western North Carolina. Students then analyze the two photographs together to gain an understanding of the two regions' similarities and differences. (Classroom Talk, Questioning, Scaffolding)

The mountains of Nepal: Scientific investigations

This lesson introduces students to the mountain ecosystems of Nepal. Activities include a brainstorming activity, in which students think about ecosystems and biodiversity; a research activity, in which students use a variety of sources to gather information about the mountain

ecosystems of Nepal; and a journal activity, in which students create journal entries based on the information gathered in their research. (Scaffolding, Questioning, Writing To Learn)

Regions of Nepal: A virtual trek

This lesson for grade seven helps the student understand the connection between geography and culture. Students experience a virtual trek through the different regions of Nepal, conduct research about the ethnic groups living in each region, and maintain travel logs documenting what they've learned. (Writing To Learn, Classroom Talk)

Resources of South America

In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 4.9

In this lesson for grade seven, students will research the resources of a South American country and will create a map illustrating those resources. (Questioning, Literacy Groups, Writing To Learn)

Salt trading in Asia

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mineral salt from a variety of perspectives — scientific, geographic, and cultural. The lesson incorporates images of salt production in Nepal and Vietnam. It may be used with grade 4 or grade 7. (Questionging, Scaffolding)

Threads through South America: Weaving in Ecuador

This lesson takes a look at the weaving and textiles created in the Andes of Ecuador in and near the town of Otavalo. In addition to learning about Ecuadorian weaving, students may also create their own woven artifact. (Writing To Learn, Classroom Talk, Questioning)

Vietnam waterways: Ecology and conservation

In this interdisciplinary lesson for grades 6-8, students will examine the relationship between the physical environment and cultural characteristics of the Mekong River valley in Vietnam. Students will evaluate the current conditions of the Mekong River and suggest long-range solutions for improving, restoring, or preserving the quality of the river. (Questioning, Classroom Talk)

Zoo integrated unit

The unit uses the North Carolina Zoological Park as a teaching tool rather than as a nice place to visit. It can be used by a single teacher or multiple teachers of different subjects, and it is aimed at 7th and 8th graders. (all CIF)

Capturing history

In this ARTSEDGE lesson, students study the political and economic reasons for the African-American migration to Northern cities between the World Wars. They discover the similarities and/or differences of life experiences in the South and the North through...

7.G.2.2 Use maps, charts, graphs, geographic data and available technology tools (i.e. GPS and GIS software) to interpret and draw conclusions about social, economic, and environmental issues in modern

Maps Charts Graphs Geographic Phenomena African Diaspora Columbian Exchange

-Know parts of a map, charts and graphs (key/legend, compass rose, title, scale, x and y axis, etc.)

-Identify different types of charts and graphs and how to

appropriately select them to most effectively display the data.

-Create their own maps, charts

Identify the following characteristics of a map key/legend (Compass rose, scale, etc). (all CIF)

Africa: Interpreting physical maps

In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 4.1

In this lesson for grade seven, students look at a physical map of Africa and use it to speculate how the geography of a given region might affect human culture in that area. (Questioning)

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societies and regions. and/or graphs to explain preexisting data.

-List and explain maps, charts, graphs, geographic data and available technology tools are used to organize information about geographic phenomena.

-Interpret information in and draw conclusions from maps, charts, graphs, geographic data and available technology tools about the social, economic, political, and environmental issues.

-Interpret information I and draw conclusions from maps, charts, graphs, geographic data and available technology tools about the social, economic, political, and environmental issues.

-Research information that has been collected to organize information about geography, historical data and geographic content.

-Use maps, charts, graphs, geographic data and available technology tools (i.e. GPS and GIS software) to interpret

and draw conclusions about social, economic, and

environmental issues in modern societies and regions.

In this lesson, students analyze two photographs: one of the mountains of Ecuador and one of the mountains of Western North Carolina. Students then analyze the two photographs together to gain an understanding of the two regions' similarities and differences. (Questioning, Classroom Talk)

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