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BONUS ASSIGNMENT: Nelson Mandela in Google Classroom

BONUS ASSIGNMENT: Nelson Mandela

Attached is a biography of Nelson Mandela, the most famous person in the history of South Africa. He was a civil rights leader who ended the practice of apartheid - the legal segregation of people in South Africa based on the grounds of race - and became the first black president of South Africa in 1991.

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BONUS ASSIGNMENT: Nelson Mandela in Google Classroom

BONUS ASSIGNMENT: Nelson Mandela

Attached is a biography of Nelson Mandela, the most famous person in the history of South Africa. He was a civil rights leader who ended the practice of apartheid - the legal segregation of people in South Africa based on the grounds of race - and became the first black president of South Africa in 1991.

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BONUS ASSIGNMENT: Nelson Mandela in Google Classroom

BONUS ASSIGNMENT: Nelson Mandela

Attached is a biography of Nelson Mandela, the most famous person in the history of South Africa. He was a civil rights leader who ended the practice of apartheid - the legal segregation of people in South Africa based on the grounds of race - and became the first black president of South Africa in 1991.

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BONUS ASSIGNMENT: Nelson Mandela in Google Classroom

BONUS ASSIGNMENT: Nelson Mandela

Attached is a biography of Nelson Mandela, the most famous person in the history of South Africa. He was a civil rights leader who ended the practice of apartheid - the legal segregation of people in South Africa based on the grounds of race - and became the first black president of South Africa in 1991.

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Introduction to South Asia in Google Classroom

Introduction to South Asia

Today we will begin our unit on South Asia. The essential question for this unit is: How do people adapt to their changing environments, economies, and societies in a time of climate change, resource scarcity, and conflict?

Our lesson today will focus on discovering the geography of South Asia and identifying the major environmental, economic, and demographic issues facing the region.


See attached assignments for this Unit. Instructions are on slides #9 and #10 of the intro Google slide show

1) Guided Notes
2) Digital Map Exercise
3) Infographic Sample and Instructions (separate assignment)

Also attached is our final SDG assessment. This is ungraded.

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Introduction to South Asia in Google Classroom

Introduction to South Asia

Today we will begin our unit on South Asia. The essential question for this unit is: How do people adapt to their changing environments, economies, and societies in a time of climate change, resource scarcity, and conflict?

Our lesson today will focus on discovering the geography of South Asia and identifying the major environmental, economic, and demographic issues facing the region.


See attached assignments for this Unit. Instructions are on slides #9 and #10 of the intro Google slide show

1) Guided Notes
2) Digital Map Exercise
3) Infographic Sample and Instructions (separate assignment)

Also attached is our final SDG assessment. This is ungraded.

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind in Google Classroom

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

This week we will wrap up our Africa unit by watching a movie that embodies many important character traits such as perseverance, ingenuity, and hard work. This is a true story of William Kamkwamba, a boy living in Malawi during the great floods there in 2001, and his quest to save his village from famine after the grain fields were ruined. It’s really an amazing story, one that I know you’ll enjoy!

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind in Google Classroom

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

This week we will wrap up our Africa unit by watching a movie that embodies many important character traits such as perseverance, ingenuity, and hard work. This is a true story of William Kamkwamba, a boy living in Malawi during the great floods there in 2001, and his quest to save his village from famine after the grain fields were ruined. It’s really an amazing story, one that I know you’ll enjoy!

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind in Google Classroom

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

This week we will wrap up our Africa unit by watching a movie that embodies many important character traits such as perseverance, ingenuity, and hard work. This is a true story of William Kamkwamba, a boy living in Malawi during the great floods there in 2001, and his quest to save his village from famine after the grain fields were ruined. It’s really an amazing story, one that I know you’ll enjoy!

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind in Google Classroom

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

This week we will wrap up our Africa unit by watching a movie that embodies many important character traits such as perseverance, ingenuity, and hard work. This is a true story of William Kamkwamba, a boy living in Malawi during the great floods there in 2001, and his quest to save his village from famine after the grain fields were ruined. It’s really an amazing story, one that I know you’ll enjoy!

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Modern Africa: Extreme wealth and inequality in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Google Classroom

Modern Africa: Extreme wealth and inequality in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Today we will watch the video below that highlights the lives of millionaires in the Democratic Republic of Congo and how it contrasts to lives of the millions that help them gain their wealth. As the video plays we will fill out the sheet also attached.

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Modern Africa: Extreme wealth and inequality in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Google Classroom

Modern Africa: Extreme wealth and inequality in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Today we will watch the video below that highlights the lives of millionaires in the Democratic Republic of Congo and how it contrasts to lives of the millions that help them gain their wealth. As the video plays we will fill out the sheet also attached.

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Africa Project Reflection in Google Classroom

Africa Project Reflection

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Africa Project Reflection in Google Classroom

Africa Project Reflection

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Africa Project Reflection in Google Classroom

Africa Project Reflection

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Africa Project Reflection in Google Classroom

Africa Project Reflection

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Africa SDG-NGO Project, Part I of II in Google Classroom

Africa SDG-NGO Project, Part I of II

Part I: You are part of a non-governmental organization (NGO) tasked with identifying and addressing issues in African nations. Examining each nation’s history and data, come up with one major issue you would like to address. For your audience, create a poster that highlights important data from a selected country. Research the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) associated with the chosen issue, and develop an action plan to address the issue for your NGO. You will do this in Part II.

Attached is the project packet with instructions, rubric and graphic organizer.
Here is the link for research: https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/

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Africa SDG-NGO Project, Part I of II in Google Classroom

Africa SDG-NGO Project, Part I of II

Part I: You are part of a non-governmental organization (NGO) tasked with identifying and addressing issues in African nations. Examining each nation’s history and data, come up with one major issue you would like to address. For your audience, create a poster that highlights important data from a selected country. Research the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) associated with the chosen issue, and develop an action plan to address the issue for your NGO. You will do this in Part II.

Attached is the project packet with instructions, rubric and graphic organizer.
Here is the link for research: https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/

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Africa SDG-NGO Project, Part I of II in Google Classroom

Africa SDG-NGO Project, Part I of II

Part I: You are part of a non-governmental organization (NGO) tasked with identifying and addressing issues in African nations. Examining each nation’s history and data, come up with one major issue you would like to address. For your audience, create a poster that highlights important data from a selected country. Research the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) associated with the chosen issue, and develop an action plan to address the issue for your NGO. You will do this in Part II.

Attached is the project packet with instructions, rubric and graphic organizer.
Here is the link for research: https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/

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Africa SDG-NGO Project, Part I of II in Google Classroom

Africa SDG-NGO Project, Part I of II

Part I: You are part of a non-governmental organization (NGO) tasked with identifying and addressing issues in African nations. Examining each nation’s history and data, come up with one major issue you would like to address. For your audience, create a poster that highlights important data from a selected country. Research the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) associated with the chosen issue, and develop an action plan to address the issue for your NGO. You will do this in Part II.

Attached is the project packet with instructions, rubric and graphic organizer.
Here is the link for research: https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/

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History of Africa and the Problem with the Berlin Conference in Google Classroom

History of Africa and the Problem with the Berlin Conference

We can't begin to understand modern Africa without looking at the Berlin Conference. During this series of meetings in 1884 and 1885, the leaders of Europe decided how to divide Africa among themselves for control of valuable natural resources. By 1960, many of these colonies gained their independence and became the modern nations of Africa. However, the legacy of imperialism has left many of these countries still facing terrible economic, environmental, and political challenges.

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History of Africa and the Problem with the Berlin Conference in Google Classroom

History of Africa and the Problem with the Berlin Conference

We can't begin to understand modern Africa without looking at the Berlin Conference. During this series of meetings in 1884 and 1885, the leaders of Europe decided how to divide Africa among themselves for control of valuable natural resources. By 1960, many of these colonies gained their independence and became the modern nations of Africa. However, the legacy of imperialism has left many of these countries still facing terrible economic, environmental, and political challenges.

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History of Africa and the Problem with the Berlin Conference in Google Classroom

History of Africa and the Problem with the Berlin Conference

We can't begin to understand modern Africa without looking at the Berlin Conference. During this series of meetings in 1884 and 1885, the leaders of Europe decided how to divide Africa among themselves for control of valuable natural resources. By 1960, many of these colonies gained their independence and became the modern nations of Africa. However, the legacy of imperialism has left many of these countries still facing terrible economic, environmental, and political challenges.

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History of Africa and the Problem with the Berlin Conference in Google Classroom

History of Africa and the Problem with the Berlin Conference

We can't begin to understand modern Africa without looking at the Berlin Conference. During this series of meetings in 1884 and 1885, the leaders of Europe decided how to divide Africa among themselves for control of valuable natural resources. By 1960, many of these colonies gained their independence and became the modern nations of Africa. However, the legacy of imperialism has left many of these countries still facing terrible economic, environmental, and political challenges.

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Human Geography of Africa in Google Classroom

Human Geography of Africa

The environment we live in has an impact on how our civilizations develop economically, socially, and politically. Africa has hosted many great empires over the ages, but despite having contact with both Europe and Asia, did not keep up in these areas (except Wakanda). There are many environmental, political, and social issues issues facing Africa today. Here is one possible theory to explain why.

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Human Geography of Africa in Google Classroom

Human Geography of Africa

The environment we live in has an impact on how our civilizations develop economically, socially, and politically. Africa has hosted many great empires over the ages, but despite having contact with both Europe and Asia, did not keep up in these areas (except Wakanda). There are many environmental, political, and social issues issues facing Africa today. Here is one possible theory to explain why.

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Human Geography of Africa in Google Classroom

Human Geography of Africa

The environment we live in has an impact on how our civilizations develop economically, socially, and politically. Africa has hosted many great empires over the ages, but despite having contact with both Europe and Asia, did not keep up in these areas (except Wakanda). There are many environmental, political, and social issues issues facing Africa today. Here is one possible theory to explain why.

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Human Geography of Africa in Google Classroom

Human Geography of Africa

The environment we live in has an impact on how our civilizations develop economically, socially, and politically. Africa has hosted many great empires over the ages, but despite having contact with both Europe and Asia, did not keep up in these areas (except Wakanda). There are many environmental, political, and social issues issues facing Africa today. Here is one possible theory to explain why.

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Imperialism in Africa in Google Classroom

Imperialism in Africa

Before we introduce our project on Africa, we need to look at how European imperialism and the colonization of Africa impacted its development and set the stage for many economic, environmental, and social problems that African countries face today.

Part I
Read this lesson and complete the quiz.
https://study.com/member/classrooms/share.html?classroom=brown-cow-1000&assignment=8725098

Part II
Complete the graphic organizer on Colonial Africa per instructions.

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Imperialism in Africa in Google Classroom

Imperialism in Africa

Before we introduce our project on Africa, we need to look at how European imperialism and the colonization of Africa impacted its development and set the stage for many economic, environmental, and social problems that African countries face today.

Part I
Read this lesson and complete the quiz.
https://study.com/member/classrooms/share.html?classroom=brown-cow-1000&assignment=8725098

Part II
Complete the graphic organizer on Colonial Africa per instructions.

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Imperialism in Africa in Google Classroom

Imperialism in Africa

Before we introduce our project on Africa, we need to look at how European imperialism and the colonization of Africa impacted its development and set the stage for many economic, environmental, and social problems that African countries face today.

Part I
Read this lesson and complete the quiz.
https://study.com/member/classrooms/share.html?classroom=brown-cow-1000&assignment=8725098

Part II
Complete the graphic organizer on Colonial Africa per instructions.

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Imperialism in Africa in Google Classroom

Imperialism in Africa

Before we introduce our project on Africa, we need to look at how European imperialism and the colonization of Africa impacted its development and set the stage for many economic, environmental, and social problems that African countries face today.

Part I
Read this lesson and complete the quiz.
https://study.com/member/classrooms/share.html?classroom=brown-cow-1000&assignment=8725098

Part II
Complete the graphic organizer on Colonial Africa per instructions.

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Mapping Africa: Physical and Political maps in Google Classroom

Mapping Africa: Physical and Political maps

Today we will examine the physical and political geography of Africa by creating maps to deepen our understanding of this rich continent. When we understand the land forms of a region and how the land has helped shape the decisions, culture, and economies of the people, we can develop a far better understanding of their history.

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Mapping Africa: Physical and Political maps in Google Classroom

Mapping Africa: Physical and Political maps

Today we will examine the physical and political geography of Africa by creating maps to deepen our understanding of this rich continent. When we understand the land forms of a region and how the land has helped shape the decisions, culture, and economies of the people, we can develop a far better understanding of their history.

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Mapping Africa: Physical and Political maps in Google Classroom

Mapping Africa: Physical and Political maps

Today we will examine the physical and political geography of Africa by creating maps to deepen our understanding of this rich continent. When we understand the land forms of a region and how the land has helped shape the decisions, culture, and economies of the people, we can develop a far better understanding of their history.

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Mapping Africa: Physical and Political maps in Google Classroom

Mapping Africa: Physical and Political maps

Today we will examine the physical and political geography of Africa by creating maps to deepen our understanding of this rich continent. When we understand the land forms of a region and how the land has helped shape the decisions, culture, and economies of the people, we can develop a far better understanding of their history.

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Welcome to Africa! in Google Classroom

Welcome to Africa!

We will begin our study of Africa this week! Please finish defining all vocabulary by next class.

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Welcome to Africa! in Google Classroom

Welcome to Africa!

We will begin our study of Africa this week! Please finish defining all vocabulary by next class.

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Welcome to Africa! in Google Classroom

Welcome to Africa!

We will begin our study of Africa this week! Please finish defining all vocabulary by next class.

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Welcome to Africa! in Google Classroom

Welcome to Africa!

We will begin our study of Africa this week! Please finish defining all vocabulary by next class.

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Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part II of II in Google Classroom

Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part II of II

Now that we have spent some time learning about favelas, let's dive deeper into some of Rio's most famous favelas. As we watch this 2016 Vox video, please follow along with the study guide and be thinking different ways people have adapted to, and in some cases changed, their environments.

So, how DO people overcome their challenges and build sustainable communities?

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Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part II of II in Google Classroom

Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part II of II

Now that we have spent some time learning about favelas, let's dive deeper into some of Rio's most famous favelas. As we watch this 2016 Vox video, please follow along with the study guide and be thinking different ways people have adapted to, and in some cases changed, their environments.

So, how DO people overcome their challenges and build sustainable communities?

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Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part II of II in Google Classroom

Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part II of II

Now that we have spent some time learning about favelas, let's dive deeper into some of Rio's most famous favelas. As we watch this 2016 Vox video, please follow along with the study guide and be thinking different ways people have adapted to, and in some cases changed, their environments.

So, how DO people overcome their challenges and build sustainable communities?

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Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part II of II in Google Classroom

Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part II of II

Now that we have spent some time learning about favelas, let's dive deeper into some of Rio's most famous favelas. As we watch this 2016 Vox video, please follow along with the study guide and be thinking different ways people have adapted to, and in some cases changed, their environments.

So, how DO people overcome their challenges and build sustainable communities?

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Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part I of II in Google Classroom

Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part I of II

As we conclude our unit on South America, we move from the Amazon Rainforest to the paved streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's most famous city. We still need to ask the important question: How do people adapt to their environment? We will answer this by examining life in Rio's famous neighborhoods called "favelas".

A favela is a type of informal settlement in Brazil that has experienced historical governmental neglect. In recent years, many favelas have overcome poverty, crime and drug violence to become thriving centers of culture and sustainability. Let's explore some of Rio's most famous favelas: Rocinha, Vidigal, Mare, Complexo do Alemao, and Cidade de Deus. Think about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and what impact they may have on improving life in the favelas.

Our first assignment will be to learn a little about the city of Rio de Janeiro - its location, history, climate, and geography. Then we will take a look at what favelas are and how they formed. Using a fact sheet and a case study on urbanization, we will begin to learn how favelas grew to dominate the city's landscape and culture. Please complete the attached study guide.

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Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part I of II in Google Classroom

Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part I of II

As we conclude our unit on South America, we move from the Amazon Rainforest to the paved streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's most famous city. We still need to ask the important question: How do people adapt to their environment? We will answer this by examining life in Rio's famous neighborhoods called "favelas".

A favela is a type of informal settlement in Brazil that has experienced historical governmental neglect. In recent years, many favelas have overcome poverty, crime and drug violence to become thriving centers of culture and sustainability. Let's explore some of Rio's most famous favelas: Rocinha, Vidigal, Mare, Complexo do Alemao, and Cidade de Deus. Think about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and what impact they may have on improving life in the favelas.

Our first assignment will be to learn a little about the city of Rio de Janeiro - its location, history, climate, and geography. Then we will take a look at what favelas are and how they formed. Using a fact sheet and a case study on urbanization, we will begin to learn how favelas grew to dominate the city's landscape and culture. Please complete the attached study guide.

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Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part I of II in Google Classroom

Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part I of II

As we conclude our unit on South America, we move from the Amazon Rainforest to the paved streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's most famous city. We still need to ask the important question: How do people adapt to their environment? We will answer this by examining life in Rio's famous neighborhoods called "favelas".

A favela is a type of informal settlement in Brazil that has experienced historical governmental neglect. In recent years, many favelas have overcome poverty, crime and drug violence to become thriving centers of culture and sustainability. Let's explore some of Rio's most famous favelas: Rocinha, Vidigal, Mare, Complexo do Alemao, and Cidade de Deus. Think about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and what impact they may have on improving life in the favelas.

Our first assignment will be to learn a little about the city of Rio de Janeiro - its location, history, climate, and geography. Then we will take a look at what favelas are and how they formed. Using a fact sheet and a case study on urbanization, we will begin to learn how favelas grew to dominate the city's landscape and culture. Please complete the attached study guide.

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Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part I of II in Google Classroom

Human-Environment Interaction: Life in the Favelas, Part I of II

As we conclude our unit on South America, we move from the Amazon Rainforest to the paved streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's most famous city. We still need to ask the important question: How do people adapt to their environment? We will answer this by examining life in Rio's famous neighborhoods called "favelas".

A favela is a type of informal settlement in Brazil that has experienced historical governmental neglect. In recent years, many favelas have overcome poverty, crime and drug violence to become thriving centers of culture and sustainability. Let's explore some of Rio's most famous favelas: Rocinha, Vidigal, Mare, Complexo do Alemao, and Cidade de Deus. Think about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and what impact they may have on improving life in the favelas.

Our first assignment will be to learn a little about the city of Rio de Janeiro - its location, history, climate, and geography. Then we will take a look at what favelas are and how they formed. Using a fact sheet and a case study on urbanization, we will begin to learn how favelas grew to dominate the city's landscape and culture. Please complete the attached study guide.

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Amazon Rainforest: Endangered Species Project in Google Classroom

Amazon Rainforest: Endangered Species Project

How have humans affected the environment in ways that leave so many species endangered? 

The ecosystems of rainforests have thrived in temperate and tropical zones for nearly 70 million years. Today, around 1 million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction, many within decades, more than ever before in human history. Let’s learn more about the endangered species of South America and the Amazon Rainforest and how we can help slow down, and maybe even reverse the rate of extinction.

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Amazon Rainforest: Endangered Species Project in Google Classroom

Amazon Rainforest: Endangered Species Project

How have humans affected the environment in ways that leave so many species endangered? 

The ecosystems of rainforests have thrived in temperate and tropical zones for nearly 70 million years. Today, around 1 million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction, many within decades, more than ever before in human history. Let’s learn more about the endangered species of South America and the Amazon Rainforest and how we can help slow down, and maybe even reverse the rate of extinction.

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Amazon Rainforest: Endangered Species Project in Google Classroom

Amazon Rainforest: Endangered Species Project

How have humans affected the environment in ways that leave so many species endangered? 

The ecosystems of rainforests have thrived in temperate and tropical zones for nearly 70 million years. Today, around 1 million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction, many within decades, more than ever before in human history. Let’s learn more about the endangered species of South America and the Amazon Rainforest and how we can help slow down, and maybe even reverse the rate of extinction.

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Amazon Rainforest: Endangered Species Project in Google Classroom

Amazon Rainforest: Endangered Species Project

How have humans affected the environment in ways that leave so many species endangered? 

The ecosystems of rainforests have thrived in temperate and tropical zones for nearly 70 million years. Today, around 1 million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction, many within decades, more than ever before in human history. Let’s learn more about the endangered species of South America and the Amazon Rainforest and how we can help slow down, and maybe even reverse the rate of extinction.

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Human-Environment Interaction: The Amazon Rainforest in Google Classroom

Human-Environment Interaction: The Amazon Rainforest

Today, we will learn about the physical and human geography of the Amazon rainforest. We will also examine the relationship between people and their environment, and the types of human activity that affects the rainforest and the earth’s biodiversity.
 
Included in our lesson is a graphic organizer that will help you identify and explain the 5 major activities that define human-environment interaction and the consequences of each. Working together, identify some steps that we can take to address the impact of these consequences.

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The Amazon is Burning in Google Classroom

The Amazon is Burning

Please fill out his Google Form after reading the article "The Number of Fires in the Rainforest Spiked in 2019".

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The Amazon is Burning in Google Classroom

The Amazon is Burning

Please fill out his Google Form after reading the article "The Number of Fires in the Rainforest Spiked in 2019".

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The Amazon is Burning in Google Classroom

The Amazon is Burning

Please fill out his Google Form after reading the article "The Number of Fires in the Rainforest Spiked in 2019".

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The Amazon is Burning in Google Classroom

The Amazon is Burning

Please fill out his Google Form after reading the article "The Number of Fires in the Rainforest Spiked in 2019".

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Human-Environment Interaction: The Amazon Rainforest in Google Classroom

Human-Environment Interaction: The Amazon Rainforest

Today, we will learn about the physical and human geography of the Amazon rainforest. We will also examine the relationship between people and their environment, and the types of human activity that affects the rainforest and the earth’s biodiversity.
 
Included in our lesson is a graphic organizer that will help you identify and explain the 5 major activities that define human-environment interaction and the consequences of each. Working together, identify some steps that we can take to address the impact of these consequences.

Due:

Human-Environment Interaction: The Amazon Rainforest in Google Classroom

Human-Environment Interaction: The Amazon Rainforest

Today, we will learn about the physical and human geography of the Amazon rainforest. We will also examine the relationship between people and their environment, and the types of human activity that affects the rainforest and the earth’s biodiversity.
 
Included in our lesson is a graphic organizer that will help you identify and explain the 5 major activities that define human-environment interaction and the consequences of each. Working together, identify some steps that we can take to address the impact of these consequences.

Due:

Human-Environment Interaction: The Amazon Rainforest in Google Classroom

Human-Environment Interaction: The Amazon Rainforest

Today, we will learn about the physical and human geography of the Amazon rainforest. We will also examine the relationship between people and their environment, and the types of human activity that affects the rainforest and the earth’s biodiversity.
 
Included in our lesson is a graphic organizer that will help you identify and explain the 5 major activities that define human-environment interaction and the consequences of each. Working together, identify some steps that we can take to address the impact of these consequences.

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Brazil: Five Themes of Geography Overview in Google Classroom

Brazil: Five Themes of Geography Overview

Now that you have
completed a map, quick profile sheet, and brief historical overview of Brazil,
it's time to begin an exploration of Brazil in great detail. We will start with
a short video overview of the country (followed by a short Google Form) and a more
detailed Prezi on the "Five Themes of Geography" of Brazil. We will
learn what the five themes of geography are, and how they apply to Brazil. I
will hand out a graphic organizer to assist you in keeping the information
organized (it's also attached here).

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Brazil: Five Themes of Geography Overview in Google Classroom

Brazil: Five Themes of Geography Overview

Now that you have
completed a map, quick profile sheet, and brief historical overview of Brazil,
it's time to begin an exploration of Brazil in great detail. We will start with
a short video overview of the country (followed by a short Google Form) and a more
detailed Prezi on the "Five Themes of Geography" of Brazil. We will
learn what the five themes of geography are, and how they apply to Brazil. I
will hand out a graphic organizer to assist you in keeping the information
organized (it's also attached here).

Due:

Brazil: Five Themes of Geography Overview in Google Classroom

Brazil: Five Themes of Geography Overview

Now that you have
completed a map, quick profile sheet, and brief historical overview of Brazil,
it's time to begin an exploration of Brazil in great detail. We will start with
a short video overview of the country (followed by a short Google Form) and a more
detailed Prezi on the "Five Themes of Geography" of Brazil. We will
learn what the five themes of geography are, and how they apply to Brazil. I
will hand out a graphic organizer to assist you in keeping the information
organized (it's also attached here).

Due:

Brazil: Five Themes of Geography Overview in Google Classroom

Brazil: Five Themes of Geography Overview

Now that you have completed a map, quick profile sheet, and brief historical overview of Brazil, it's time to begin an exploration of Brazil in great detail. We will start with a short video overview of the country (followed by a short Google Form) and a more detailed Prezi on the "Five Themes of Geography" of Brazil. We will learn what the five themes of geography are, and how they apply to Brazil. I will hand out a graphic organizer to assist you in keeping the information organized (it's also attached here).

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My Story: Vincius's Game Plan in Google Classroom

My Story: Vincius's Game Plan

Like Omar in Bolivia and Daniella in Colombia, Vinicius of Brazil also has a dream: to be a professional soccer player. Born in the city of Belem in the Amazon Rainforest, 16 year-old Vinicius moves to Rio de Janeiro to try out for a professional futbol club. Will he succeed? How is his life similar/different to Daniella's or Omar's? What challenges does he face?

Please read the story from the textbook (p. 305-307) and complete the Google form below.

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My Story: Vincius's Game Plan in Google Classroom

My Story: Vincius's Game Plan

Like Omar in Bolivia and Daniella in Colombia, Vinicius of Brazil also has a dream: to be a professional soccer player. Born in the city of Belem in the Amazon Rainforest, 16 year-old Vinicius moves to Rio de Janeiro to try out for a professional futbol club. Will he succeed? How is his life similar/different to Daniella's or Omar's? What challenges does he face?

Please read the story from the textbook (p. 305-307) and complete the Google form below.

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My Story: Vincius's Game Plan in Google Classroom

My Story: Vincius's Game Plan

Like Omar in Bolivia and Daniella in Colombia, Vinicius of Brazil also has a dream: to be a professional soccer player. Born in the city of Belem in the Amazon Rainforest, 16 year-old Vinicius moves to Rio de Janeiro to try out for a professional futbol club. Will he succeed? How is his life similar/different to Daniella's or Omar's? What challenges does he face?

Please read the story from the textbook (p. 305-307) and complete the Google form below.

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My Story: Vincius's Game Plan in Google Classroom

My Story: Vincius's Game Plan

Like Omar in Bolivia and Daniella in Colombia, Vinicius of Brazil also has a dream: to be a professional soccer player. Born in the city of Belem in the Amazon Rainforest, 16 year-old Vinicius moves to Rio de Janeiro to try out for a professional futbol club. Will he succeed? How is his life similar/different to Daniella's or Omar's? What challenges does he face?

Please read the story from the textbook (p. 305-307) and complete the Google form below.

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Welcome to Brazil in Google Classroom

Welcome to Brazil

Welcome to Brazil! Here is the introduction to the largest country in South America. We will spend a few weeks exploring this amazing country's people, geography, economy and history. Here is an introductory slideshow to familiarize yourself with Brazil. Use the information here and your Desk Atlas (p. 120-121, 127)to complete the following activities:

1) Quick profile document (20 pts)
2) Map of Brazil's major cities and geographic regions (20 pts)

You will have paper copies of both of these assignments, but I included them in the attachments in case you lose them and need to print another copy.


When finished, you can complete the Brazil Word Search for fun!

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Welcome to Brazil in Google Classroom

Welcome to Brazil

Welcome to Brazil! Here is the introduction to the largest country in South America. We will spend a few weeks exploring this amazing country's people, geography, economy and history. Here is an introductory slideshow to familiarize yourself with Brazil. Use the information here and your Desk Atlas (p. 120-121, 127)to complete the following activities:

1) Quick profile document (20 pts)
2) Map of Brazil's major cities and geographic regions (20 pts)

You will have paper copies of both of these assignments, but I included them in the attachments in case you lose them and need to print another copy.


When finished, you can complete the Brazil Word Search for fun!

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Welcome to Brazil in Google Classroom

Welcome to Brazil

Welcome to Brazil! Here is the introduction to the largest country in South America. We will spend a few weeks exploring this amazing country's people, geography, economy and history. Here is an introductory slideshow to familiarize yourself with Brazil. Use the information here and your Desk Atlas (p. 120-121, 127)to complete the following activities:

1) Quick profile document (20 pts)
2) Map of Brazil's major cities and geographic regions (20 pts)

You will have paper copies of both of these assignments, but I included them in the attachments in case you lose them and need to print another copy.


When finished, you can complete the Brazil Word Search for fun!

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Welcome to Brazil in Google Classroom

Welcome to Brazil

Welcome to Brazil! Here is the introduction to the largest country in South America. We will spend a few weeks exploring this amazing country's people, geography, economy and history. Here is an introductory slideshow to familiarize yourself with Brazil. Use the information here and your Desk Atlas (p. 120-121, 127)to complete the following activities:

1) Quick profile document (20 pts)
2) Map of Brazil's major cities and geographic regions (20 pts)

You will have paper copies of both of these assignments, but I included them in the attachments in case you lose them and need to print another copy.


When finished, you can complete the Brazil Word Search for fun!

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Unit Test Next Class in Google Classroom

Unit Test Next Class

Attached are the instructions for the unit test essay question. Please attach a new Google Doc and write a draft to be workshopped in class. The Final draft is due Friday, Jan. 12th.

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Unit Test Next Class in Google Classroom

Unit Test Next Class

Attached are the instructions for the unit test essay question. Please attach a new Google Doc and write a draft to be workshopped in class. The Final draft is due Friday, Jan. 12th.

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Unit Test Next Class in Google Classroom

Unit Test Next Class

Attached are the instructions for the unit test essay question. Please attach a new Google Doc and write a draft to be workshopped in class. The Final draft is due Friday, Jan. 12th.

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Unit Test Next Class in Google Classroom

Unit Test Next Class

Attached are the instructions for the unit test essay question. Please attach a new Google Doc and write a draft to be workshopped in class. The Final draft is due Friday, Jan. 12th.

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Geography of Colombia in Google Classroom

Geography of Colombia

Use your Desk Atlas to complete this assignment.

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Geography of Colombia in Google Classroom

Geography of Colombia

Use your Desk Atlas to complete this assignment.

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Geography of Colombia in Google Classroom

Geography of Colombia

Use your Desk Atlas to complete this assignment.

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Geography of Colombia in Google Classroom

Geography of Colombia

Use your Desk Atlas to complete this assignment.

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Global Sustainability Project in Google Classroom

Global Sustainability Project

Now that we have explored our personal ecological footprint, the human footprint of consumption, and the unit on Sustainability let's examine global sustainability issues around the world. Working in groups, you will choose a region of the world, and a sustainability issue affecting a country in that region. You will develop an essential question, conduct research, and present your findings to your audience in a Google Slideshow.

Please utilize World Book online to start your research.

     Username: nhbook
     Password: barn

Make a copy of the slideshow template and attach it to your assignment to start. Use this as a graphic organizer to organize your research.

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Global Sustainability Project in Google Classroom

Global Sustainability Project

Now that we have explored our personal ecological footprint, the human footprint of consumption, and the unit on Sustainability let's examine global sustainability issues around the world. Working in groups, you will choose a region of the world, and a sustainability issue affecting a country in that region. You will develop an essential question, conduct research, and present your findings to your audience in a Google Slideshow.

Please utilize World Book online to start your research.

     Username: nhbook
     Password: barn

Make a copy of the slideshow template and attach it to your assignment to start. Use this as a graphic organizer to organize your research.

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SDG Poster Reflection in Google Classroom

SDG Poster Reflection

Please fill out this Google Form once you have completed the poster.

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SDG Poster Reflection in Google Classroom

SDG Poster Reflection

Please fill out this Google Form once you have completed the poster.

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SDG Poster Reflection in Google Classroom

SDG Poster Reflection

Please fill out this Google Form once you have completed the poster.

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SDG Poster Reflection in Google Classroom

SDG Poster Reflection

Please fill out this Google Form once you have completed the poster.

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SDG Poster Project in Google Classroom

SDG Poster Project

Using information you have gathered from your graphic organizer and the Sustainable Development Goals website, create a poster/infographic of an SDG.

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SDG Graphic Organizer in Google Classroom

SDG Graphic Organizer

Utilize the SDG website linked below to complete the graphic organizer and expand you understanding of how the Goals work to promote the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of our planet.

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SDG Graphic Organizer in Google Classroom

SDG Graphic Organizer

Utilize the SDG website linked below to complete the graphic organizer and expand you understanding of how the Goals work to promote the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of our planet.

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SDG Graphic Organizer in Google Classroom

SDG Graphic Organizer

Utilize the SDG website linked below to complete the graphic organizer and expand you understanding of how the Goals work to promote the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of our planet.

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SDG Graphic Organizer in Google Classroom

SDG Graphic Organizer

Utilize the SDG website linked below to complete the graphic organizer and expand you understanding of how the Goals work to promote the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of our planet.

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Our Human Footprint in Google Classroom

Our Human Footprint

Now that we have watched "Our Human Footprint" and collected a bunch of data, please respond to the question the Google Doc provided.

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Our Human Footprint in Google Classroom

Our Human Footprint

Now that we have watched "Our Human Footprint" and collected a bunch of data, please respond to the question the Google Doc provided.

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Our Human Footprint in Google Classroom

Our Human Footprint

Now that we have watched "Our Human Footprint" and collected a bunch of data, please respond to the question the Google Doc provided.

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Our Human Footprint in Google Classroom

Our Human Footprint

Now that we have watched "Our Human Footprint" and collected a bunch of data, please respond to the question the Google Doc provided.

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Your Ecological Footprint in Google Classroom

Your Ecological Footprint

Now that we have learned about the ECOGOLICAL FOOTPRINT, create your own footprint. Find five areas of consumption which can improve to reduce your footprint on the planet and create a more SUSTAINABLE world. See some examples attached.

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Our Planet Earth: Ecological Footprint in Google Classroom

Our Planet Earth: Ecological Footprint

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Your Ecological Footprint in Google Classroom

Your Ecological Footprint

Now that we have learned about the ECOGOLICAL FOOTPRINT, create your own footprint. Find five areas of consumption which can improve to reduce your footprint on the planet and create a more SUSTAINABLE world. See some examples attached.

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Our Planet Earth: Ecological Footprint in Google Classroom

Our Planet Earth: Ecological Footprint

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Your Ecological Footprint in Google Classroom

Your Ecological Footprint

Now that we have learned about the ECOGOLICAL FOOTPRINT, create your own footprint. Find five areas of consumption which can improve to reduce your footprint on the planet and create a more SUSTAINABLE world. See some examples attached.

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Our Planet Earth: Ecological Footprint in Google Classroom

Our Planet Earth: Ecological Footprint

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Your Ecological Footprint in Google Classroom

Your Ecological Footprint

Now that we have learned about the ECOGOLICAL FOOTPRINT, create your own footprint. Find five areas of consumption which can improve to reduce your footprint on the planet and create a more SUSTAINABLE world. See some examples attached.

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Our Planet Earth: Ecological Footprint in Google Classroom

Our Planet Earth: Ecological Footprint

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Population: Growth and Density in Google Classroom

Population: Growth and Density

Please review the slideshow below and complete the activities per instructions:

1) Open the slideshow and read the first two slides
2) Watch the video Human Population Through Time
3) Read the article "Predicting the World Population" and answer the questions (on paper)
4) Complete the Google Form, World's Most Populous Countries
5) Complete the Population Density worksheet (on paper)

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Population: Growth and Density in Google Classroom

Population: Growth and Density

Please review the slideshow below and complete the activities per instructions:

1) Open the slideshow and read the first two slides
2) Watch the video Human Population Through Time
3) Read the article "Predicting the World Population" and answer the questions (on paper)
4) Complete the Google Form, World's Most Populous Countries
5) Complete the Population Density worksheet (on paper)

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Population: Growth and Density in Google Classroom

Population: Growth and Density

Please review the slideshow below and complete the activities per instructions:

1) Open the slideshow and read the first two slides
2) Watch the video Human Population Through Time
3) Read the article "Predicting the World Population" and answer the questions (on paper)
4) Complete the Google Form, World's Most Populous Countries
5) Complete the Population Density worksheet (on paper)

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Population: Growth and Density in Google Classroom

Population: Growth and Density

Please review the slideshow below and complete the activities per instructions:

1) Open the slideshow and read the first two slides
2) Watch the video Human Population Through Time
3) Read the article "Predicting the World Population" and answer the questions (on paper)
4) Complete the Google Form, World's Most Populous Countries
5) Complete the Population Density worksheet (on paper)

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Our Planet Earth: The World as a village of 100 People in Google Classroom

Our Planet Earth: The World as a village of 100 People

The global population is around 8 billion as of 2023. By 2035, it is expected to reach 10 billion. If we could imagine the world as a village of just 100 people, what would it look like? What languages would we speak? How many of us would have enough to eat or medicine to keep us healthy? As you watch the video, take few notes on the data. What predictions can you make for the future of Earth? What problems do you foresee, or what needs to be fixed?

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Our Planet Earth: The World as a village of 100 People in Google Classroom

Our Planet Earth: The World as a village of 100 People

The global population is around 8 billion as of 2023. By 2035, it is expected to reach 10 billion. If we could imagine the world as a village of just 100 people, what would it look like? What languages would we speak? How many of us would have enough to eat or medicine to keep us healthy? As you watch the video, take few notes on the data. What predictions can you make for the future of Earth? What problems do you foresee, or what needs to be fixed?

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Our Planet Earth: The World as a village of 100 People in Google Classroom

Our Planet Earth: The World as a village of 100 People

The global population is around 8 billion as of 2023. By 2035, it is expected to reach 10 billion. If we could imagine the world as a village of just 100 people, what would it look like? What languages would we speak? How many of us would have enough to eat or medicine to keep us healthy? As you watch the video, take few notes on the data. What predictions can you make for the future of Earth? What problems do you foresee, or what needs to be fixed?

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Our Planet Earth: The World as a village of 100 People in Google Classroom

Our Planet Earth: The World as a village of 100 People

The global population is around 8 billion as of 2023. By 2035, it is expected to reach 10 billion. If we could imagine the world as a village of just 100 people, what would it look like? What languages would we speak? How many of us would have enough to eat or medicine to keep us healthy? As you watch the video, take few notes on the data. What predictions can you make for the future of Earth? What problems do you foresee, or what needs to be fixed?

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Create Your Own Thematic Map in Google Classroom

Create Your Own Thematic Map

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Map Boot Camp Review in Google Classroom

Map Boot Camp Review

Please use your notes and knowledge from the map boot camp lessons to complete this exercise.

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Map Boot Camp Review in Google Classroom

Map Boot Camp Review

Please use your notes and knowledge from the map boot camp lessons to complete this exercise.

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Map Boot Camp, Part II in Google Classroom

Map Boot Camp, Part II

Please read the instructions and complete maps 3.3, 3.4, and 3.5

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Reading Assessment #1: Where Did This Food Come From? in Google Classroom

Reading Assessment #1: Where Did This Food Come From?

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Reading Assessment #1: Where Did This Food Come From? in Google Classroom

Reading Assessment #1: Where Did This Food Come From?

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Map Boot Camp, Part I in Google Classroom

Map Boot Camp, Part I

Please read the instructions and complete exercises 3.1 and 3.2

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Assessment: The Compass and Global Grid in Google Classroom

Assessment: The Compass and Global Grid

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Global Grid: Latitude and Longitude in Google Classroom

Global Grid: Latitude and Longitude

Please complete these exercises to learn more about the Global Grid: Globes and Hemispheres; Latitude and Longitude