World Geography 3(B)-3(B) Assignments

Welcome to South America! Please complete your political and physical maps of the continent. Down and print these ONLY if you do not have your paper copies.

In this project, you will analyze the progress of nations towards meeting their SDG targets by 2030.

Please use the data from your data collection sheet to evaluate each country's progress towards meeting SDG goals. Use the attached form and submit.

After completing the SDGs/Pillars activity, complete this exit ticket.

Using the data you collected from the Ecological Footprint calculator and the video "Human Footprint", create your own "footprint". What mark will you leave on the planet Earth and how can you exhibit some of the skills and knowledge of sustainability? Decorate your footprint with at least FIVE areas of consumption and solutions. 

See the attached rubric for instructions and examples.

How does CONSUMPTION impact SUSTAINABILITY? Consumption of products and services impacts the environment in many different ways. For example, the things we buy contribute, directly or indirectly through the product lifecycle, to climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss and resource depletion on Earth.

As we continue to examine our "Human Footprint", we will look at a 2007 National Geographic documentary on the "mark" humans make on the earth throughout the average lifespan of human existence. Please follow the directions on this graphic organizer (I'll give you a paper copy to work on) and as you watch the documentary, take notes on the actual number of items we use in a lifetime, and write a reflection to the question asked at the end of the worksheet.

Try to re-imagine the entire world's population as a village of just 100 people. What do you know about the lives of your fellow villagers? Watch the the video linked below and fill out the graphic organizer as you watch. Once you've watched the video and completed the graphic organizer, completed the assignment attached.

NOTE: If you finish all of your work, please read the article "Is This REALLY Your Friend?" from this month's Junior Scholastic and complete the Close reading Activity questions on the Google Form.

In this unit, you will learn how human activities such as the consumption of food and energy, and the need for global economies, affect the planet. You will also learn about the concept of SUSTAINABILITY, and the tools we have to preserve the planet, maintaining balance with the environment, economy, and social justice.

Assignment: Please complete the "Global Scavenger Hunt" worksheet that was handed out in class. A copy is attached if needed.

How do geographers use maps to gather information about our world? Today we will learn about different types of maps and how they help us gather information on physical geography, climate, population growth, historical boundaries, and even economics and natural resources. This is our last core concept before we introduce Unit 2: Sustainability.

Learn how geographers organize the globe into hemispheres, and use latitudes and longitudes in order to tell us where things are located on the Earth.

Choose a place in the world (town, city, state, or country) and use Google resources to answer the questions required. You can make a poster, or create a slideshow using the template.

I have included a sample slideshow for your reference.

We will work on this in class on Thursday. It is due Friday, 9/26

Our next Core Concept, 1.2, introduces us to the most basic tool in geography: the compass. Without the compass, humans would have no way of knowing where things are located on the earth. Let's learn about the compass, where it came from, how it developed into an important tool, and has been preserved in art for centuries.

There are TWO assignments:
1. Read the article on the history of the compass and answer the questions.
2. Create your own Compass Rose per instructions

Today we will learn why the study of geography is important to understanding our world. We will do this by talking about one of my favorite subjects: FOOD! After we take notes and read the article: "Where Does This Meal Come From?", we will look at a world map and trace the originals of some ingredients from our favorite meals.

Complete the SOUTH and MIDWEST portions of your graphic organizer and map.