C GEOGRAPHY 1/3 – 1/7/2016

+ GEOGRAPHY GRADE 9 January 4 th, 2016 DO NOW: Write the date and the question... What is political geography and the 4 types of government? p. 83What is urban geography? p.87 USE YOUR TEXTBOOKS! CLASS RULES: 1.BE PREPARED (Text, Folder, Pens, Planner) 2.Remain Seated 3.Raise your hand quietly 4.No bathroom, locker, bag visits 5. Be Respectful, NO arguing or Talking back OBJECTIVE: 4.3 Discussing Political Geography EXIT TICKET: Name an example of Political Alliance. HOMEWORK: 4.4 Urban Geography p. 90 #1-4 due Wednesday

Extra Credit: MINI POSTER- WRITE 4-6 SENTENCES AND DRAW A PICTURE (S) Neatly!!!!! 1) Write about 1 place on Earth that you have visited 2) WRITE down your thoughts on: A.) The population( large /small- crowded or empty?) B.) Urban or Rural? C.) Language (s) spoken D.) Anything significant about the culture ( art/music/writing/dance) E.) Environment- do they use renewable energy such as the sun or wind there? F.) Security- Do you think it is safe or dangerous G.) Food- something you loved eating there

4 Types of Government Democracy Monarchy Dictatorship Communism Are these the only 4? Are there others?

Geographic Characteristics of Nations To describe a country people use 3 characteristics: Size, Shape and Location Size- physical size Shape- physical shape Location- Relative Location to other resources and countries

National Boundaries There are Natural and Artificial Boundaries Rivers/Lakes vs. Fixed lines decided by nations “Boundaries or borders set the limits of the territory controlled within a state.” p.85 Within its borders, what can countries do/decide?

Regional Political Systems Smaller political units useful for making governing people more easy. Fore example: federal, state and local governments. How is Kuwait divided into smaller political units? Can you give an example for any other country?

Political Alliances What are some modern day political alliances? Why are they useful? Countries may join with each other to form international political, military or economic units. For example: UN (United Nations), European Union, NATO, GCC

In Class Work Chapter 4.3 Questions 1-4- You may work with a partner. Questions will be graded

+ GEOGRAPHY GRADE 9 January 5 th, 2016 DO NOW: Write the date and the question... What are the functions of city? Why are most cities evolving? p.90 USE YOUR TEXTBOOKS! CLASS RULES: 1.BE PREPARED (Text, Folder, Pens, Planner) 2.Remain Seated 3.Raise your hand quietly 4.No bathroom, locker, bag visits 5. Be Respectful, NO arguing or Talking back OBJECTIVE: 4.4 Discussing Urban Geography EXIT TICKET: What is capitalism? Write in your student agenda. Check before leaving class. HOMEWORK: Ch. 4.4 questions due tomorrow!

4 Types of Economic Systems These are not the only 4… Traditional Economy- Goods and Services traded without exchanging money. People barter Common Economy- Production of goods and services is determined by a central government which owns the means of production. This is a planned economy

Market Economy- Production of goods and services determined by demand from consumers. Also called capitalism Mixed Economy- A combination of common and market economies provides goods and services so that all people with benefit.

IN CLASS WORK- with a partner Make a poster describing 4 Economic Systems p. 91 Diagram Kuwait’s Economy in Relation to Different Economic Systems in a country of your choice.

+ GEOGRAPHY GRADE 9 January 6 th, 2016 DO NOW: Write the date and the question... List and describe at least 2 types of economic systems. USE YOUR TEXTBOOKS! CLASS RULES: 1.BE PREPARED (Text, Folder, Pens, Planner) 2.Remain Seated 3.Raise your hand quietly 4.No bathroom, locker, bag visits 5. Be Respectful, NO arguing or Talking back OBJECTIVE: 4.4 Discussing Urban Geography EXIT TICKET: None Today. HOMEWORK: Ch. 4.4 questions due today!

+ GEOGRAPHY GRADE 9 January 7 th, 2016 DO NOW: Write the date and the question... Give an example of the 4 types of economic activities and describe their level. USE YOUR TEXTBOOKS! CLASS RULES: 1.BE PREPARED (Text, Folder, Pens, Planner) 2.Remain Seated 3.Raise your hand quietly 4.No bathroom, locker, bag visits 5. Be Respectful, NO arguing or Talking back OBJECTIVE: 4.4 Discussing Urban Geography EXIT TICKET: None Today. HOMEWORK: Ch. 4.4 questions due today!