Connecting Themes Used in World Geography Unit One: Connecting Themes Used in World Geography

Bellringer questions 8/2/16 Respond to each question and record it can a sheet of paper: Are conflicts and disagreements between individuals always wrong? How do we impact the environment? How do teenagers in New York or Los Angeles live differently than those in Macon? Why?

In this unit, we will introduce ourselves to the new themes which will be featured prominently throughout our course in World Geography. Location 2. Conflict and Change 3. Movement/Migration 4. Individuals, Groups and Institutions Production, Consumption, and Distribution Culture Humans, Society, and the environment affect each other.

#1 Location . . . Location affects a society’s economy, culture, and development.

On the handout given by the teacher, define “Your Life in Macon” ** (i.e. how people dress, houses, foods, activities during free time, weather, religion, etc.) **try using drawings and images in place of words **outside of largest circle write what part you think are unique (special) to Macon (or Georgia). **How would your lifestyle change if Macon was 20 degrees colder?

Bell Ringer for 8/3/16 Take out your Circle Map about “Your Life in Macon.” I will collect them up! Write a response the these questions (do not have to write question) Is conflict always a bad thing? How does your class change when a new student moves in?

#2 Conflict and Change . . . When there is conflict between or within societies, change is the result

Essential Question for Conflict and Change Answer the question. How might conflict among family members result in change for that family?

#3 Movement/Migration . . . The movement or migration of people and ideas affects all societies involved.

Essential Questions for Movement/Migration How does your class change when a new student moves in? Have you had any personal experiences with individuals from a different part of the state, region of the country, or from another culture?

#4 Individuals, Groups, and Institutions . . . The actions of individuals, groups, and/or institutions affect society through intended or unintended consequences.

Essential Questions for Individuals, Groups, and Institutions How might the actions of a few students (positive or negative) bring consequences for an entire class? Who has inspired you in your life? Who do you look up to? Who is your hero?

In the center of the Bubble Map, either write the person name that you admire or draw a picture of the individual. **In the outer bubbles use adjectives to describe this person **Write out two sentences and use at least one adjective in each one.

Bell Ringer for 8/4/16 Write each question and record it on your sheet of paper: Has a new student ever influenced you with a new hobby or interest? Why did this happen? How is this an example of Movement/Migration? What is Culture exactly? What does it look like in your family?

#5 Production, Distribution, and Consumption . . . The production, distribution, and consumption of goods/services prudced by the society are affected by the location, customs, beliefs, and laws of the society.

Essential questions for Production, Distribution, and Consumption Who decides the price of shoes? Gas? IPods, Blackberries, or Smart phones? What effects did the recent recession had (or still does) on people in Macon?

#6 Culture …The culture of a society is the product of the religion, beliefs, customs, traditions, and government of that society.

Questions about Culture Can culture be determined by an individual? Who determines culture? Is it the collective of a society or a select few? Describe the culture of Macon?

#7 Humans, Environment and society …Humans, their society, and the environment affect each other.

#8 Government A society increases in complexity and interacts with other societies, the complexity of the government also increases

Think-pair-Share Think about a real world example where Humans, environment and society impact one another. Then with a partner sitting next to you share what you both came up with. As a class we will share with one another.