Learner Outcomes (9/18/17) TSWBAT identify the U.S. & Canada’s main geographic features. (T/R) TSWBAT identify and compare a metropolis to a megalopolis.

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Learner Outcomes (9/18/17) TSWBAT identify the U.S. & Canada’s main geographic features. (T/R) TSWBAT identify and compare a metropolis to a megalopolis (T/R) TSWBAT analyze the effects and possible solutions of city overpopulation (CU)

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Appalachian Mountains: Stretches from Canada through most of Eastern United States. Older of the 2 mountain chains.

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Booklet Activity: Geography of North America 1) Create a booklet on the physical geography of the U.S. & Canada. 2) Each page of the booklet should include the following: (A) the name of the topic (B) explanation of what it is (“definition”) (C) How you think it affects people (ex. “I think rivers provide people with fresh water and trade routes.”) (D) Label it on your map. Create your own outline map for each. Below are the topics for each page of the flipbook: (worth 5 points per topic – 40 pts total) Beringia - pg. 127 Appalachian Mountains – pg. 119 Rocky Mountains – pg. 119 North American Rivers- pg. 118 (Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Rio Grande) Great Lakes - pg. 121 Everglades - pg. 126 Megalopolis – pg. 146 The Sun Belt - pg. 148 Use Map on page 118