3-Social-Studies-January

Main Concept
People depending on and modifying their physical environments: Physical Systems Environment and Society

Guiding Questions

 * In what ways do people in world communities depend on and modify their environment?
 * What is the difference between climate and weather?
 * How do people in different world regions decide which outdoor sports or recreational activities to participate in?
 * What environmental factors make certain forms of recreation available?

Theme/Content Skills

 * People living in world communities depend on and modify their physical environments in different ways
 * Lifestyles in world communities are influenced by environmental and geographic factors
 * The development of world communities is influenced by environmental and geographic factors

Key Terms
geography, geographic factors, environmental factors, climate, weather

Holidays

 * Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Student Outcomes

 * Students will identify ways in which people modify their environment.
 * Students will display knowledge

Assessment/Project

 * Have students examine a climate map of the world and determine what areas have seasons. What is the difference between climate and weather? Then have students decide on the clothing needed in a variety of areas.
 * Have students research tourist attractions in a given country. They can visit travel agencies or rent travel videos to get information. Using their findings, students can make travel posters or brochures to attract visitors.
 * Have students examine typical houses in a variety of world regions and note similarities and differences (Venn Diagram). Have students decide what environmental factors influenced the various styles of houses.

Resources for Students

 * Little Nino's Pizzeria by Karen Barbour
 * The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
 * Mr. Griggs' Work by Cynthia Rylant

Resources for Teachers
[|www.nationalgeographic.com] - Map Machine [|www.state.gov] - "U.S. Embassies and Consulates"

Field Trip Suggestions

 * Travel Agency