1. Objective (READ) SWBAT explain why the Netherlands is reclaiming land from the sea. 2. Question of the Day. (WRITE) 3. Warm-up (ANSWER) 1. Give an example of a peninsula. 2. How do you think a peninsula is a positive physical feature?

Table of Contents DateTitleLesson # 10/25Review32 **EUROPE** 10/28Cover Page33 10/28Physical Geography34 1. Make a new page called “Physical Geography.” 2. Label it page 34.

#1. Peninsulas Q  The continent of Europe is referred to as a “peninsula of peninsulas.” Explain what that means and how this type of landform has influenced Europe’s economy.

Europe is one big Peninsula.

IBERIAN PENINSULA SCANDANAVIAN PENINSULA BALKAN PENINSULA ITALIAN PENINSULA JUTLAND

Peninsula 1. Definition  land surrounded by water on 3 sides. 2. Examples (provide 2 in addition to mine) - Florida 3. Sketch Frayer Model Directions: Complete the task described in each box for the word Persecution.

How do peninsulas influence Europe’s economy? 1) Peninsulas: A) Create natural harbors that allowed people to build ports. B) Ports are used for global trade.

#1. Peninsulas Q  The continent of Europe is referred to as a “peninsula of peninsulas.” Explain what that means and how this type of landform has influenced Europe’s economy. Task - Create a cut-away box answering this question now.

Cut-Away Box Procedures Record in the very back of your notebook, resources section… Answer must be in a complete sentence. They cannot cover another physical feature that is graded. They must have an arrow that points directly to the physical feature in the question.

Europe is one large peninsula and has many smaller peninsulas branching off it. They help global trade by creating natural harbors and ports.

We are taking a field trip to the Netherlands (Holland). Their government needs us to help them develop a unique form of infrastructure called POLDERS

The Netherlands is a country in Northern Europe on the North Sea The Netherlands is also called Holland People from the Netherlands are called the Dutch Hi, I’m a DUTCH citizen and one of Mr. Orso’s good friends. I live in a country called the NETHERLANDS. Please save my country that is also known as HOLLAND. READ ONLY

Problems in the Netherlands: 1) Flooding - The people in the Netherlands have been fighting off the North Sea for centuries. COPY PROBLEM ONLY NOT THE EXPLANATION

Problems in the Netherlands: 2) Land Shortages

3) Global Warming – If the sea levels continue to rise they will be flooded.

GE Tour/Multimedia -As you watch the GE Tour and multimedia answer the following… 1. What are polders? 2. How do polders work?

Polders 1. Definition  land that should be underwater that is reclaimed and used by people. 2. How is this Human- Environment Interaction? 3. In which European country are they located?

Polders – Civil Engineering Blueprints Create the chart to the right. In each box sketch and explain the four steps for creating polders. Use p. 282 to help you 12 34

Polders Video TopicNotes What types of infrastructure did they develop? Why did they build polders? Problems Their solutions

Exit Ticket 1. Answer the Question of the Day in your notebook like normal. 2. Paragraph: Answer the questions below in a paragraph Why did the Dutch create Polders? How are Polders an example of human- environment interaction?