UK, Russia, & Germany Location, Climate, & Natural Resources of Presentation, Graphic Organizers, & Activities

STANDARDS: SS6G9 Explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe. a. Compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of Germany, the United Kingdom and Russia impact trade and affect where people live.   © Brain Wrinkles

Print off the following slide for each student. TEACHER INFO: Print off the following slide for each student. They should complete the chart while discussing the presentation. Check answers as a class when finished.   © Brain Wrinkles

UK Russia Germany UK, Russia, & Germany Location Climate Directions: Complete the chart below with information that you learn during the presentation. UK Russia Germany Location Climate Natural Resources Where People Live How They Trade © Brain Wrinkles

UK Russia Germany UK, Russia, & Germany Location Climate Directions: Complete the chart below with information that you learn during the presentation. UK Russia Germany Location country of islands off the coast of mainland Europe; English Channel is France spans 2 continents: Europe & Asia; north-central Europe on the European Plain Climate mild climate with abundant rainfall Only has 2 seasons—winter and summer; average yearly temp is below freezing mild, marine climate Natural Resources coal, petroleum, natural gas, & iron ore; fishing; 25% arable land Timber; gold, aluminum ore, coal, & iron; hydroelectric power iron ore, coal, potash, uranium, nickel, natural gas, & copper; timber; 33% arable land Where People Live 90% live in urban areas 73% of population lives in European Russia 75% lives in urban areas How They Trade Location on the Atlantic Ocean helps it trade with the US European Russia is mostly landlocked; Ural mountains and cold temps make trading difficult Rhine River gives Germany’s cities an excellent way to transport goods & people © Brain Wrinkles

Location, Climate, & Natural Resources of UK, RUSSIA, & GERMANY Where People Live & How They Trade © Brain Wrinkles

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Location The United Kingdom is a country of islands off the coast of mainland Europe. It consists of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, & Wales. UK’s location makes it a hub for trade and nearly 75% of British goods are exported to European countries. Its location on the Atlantic Ocean allows the country to easily ship goods to the Americas. © Brain Wrinkles

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Climate UK has a mild climate with abundant rainfall throughout the year. No section goes without rain for more than 2 weeks! Winters are mild and wet; summers are warmest in the south. The Gulf Stream crosses the Atlantic Ocean & warms the country, making the winters milder than other European countries. © Brain Wrinkles

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Natural Resources The United Kingdom has deposits of coal, petroleum, natural gas, and iron ore. These form the backbone of the country’s industries: auto production, steel manufacturing, and shipbuilding. © Brain Wrinkles

Natural Resources Manufacturing is declining… Natural resources are being used up and companies are using cleaner forms of energy. Many people who once had jobs in mining and manufacturing are being retrained for jobs in service industries. 80% of Britain’s people now work in service industries (tourism, health care, education, banking, & insurance). © Brain Wrinkles

Natural Resources Because of its location, fishing is profitable along the shores of the UK. Nearly 25% of the country has arable land (fertile; good for farming). Over half of the land is used for farms. The United Kingdom produces nearly 60% of the food that its citizens consume. © Brain Wrinkles

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Where People Live About 65 million people live in the United Kingdom. Land Area: 243,610 sq km Around 90% of the UK’s people live in urban areas. London alone has over 8.6 million people! © Brain Wrinkles

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Big Ben and Parliament Building © Brain Wrinkles

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How They Trade Location has helped the UK become an international banking & insurance center. UK has more foreign bank branches than any country in the world. Location on the Atlantic Ocean makes it easy to trade with the US. The United States is the UK’s top trading partner. © Brain Wrinkles

RUSSIA © Brain Wrinkles

Location Russia is the largest country in the world and spans two continents: Europe & Asia. It is so wide that a train trip across takes a week! The Ural Mountains divide Russia into two regions—eastern Russia (Asia) and western Russia (Europe). Russia shares a border with 15 countries. © Brain Wrinkles

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Location The eastern side is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, and the northern side is bordered by the Arctic Ocean. At its closest point, Russia & the United States are only three miles apart across the Bering Strait! © Brain Wrinkles

Climate Russia only has 2 seasons—winter and summer. The average yearly temperature is below freezing! Asian Russia (Siberia) has the most extreme climate: lows -50 degrees & highs over 90 degrees © Brain Wrinkles

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Climate 73% of Russia’s population lives in western Russia on the European Plain. The climate is warmer and the land is more fertile here. Russia does not get a lot of rainfall, and only about 10% of the country’s land is arable. © Brain Wrinkles

Natural Resources Russia’s economy strongly depends on its natural resources. It exports petroleum, natural gas, and coal to other countries. Large deposits of gold, aluminum, diamonds, and iron are mined in the Ural Mountains. Volga River (largest river in Europe) is a major source of hydroelectric power for millions of people. © Brain Wrinkles

Natural Resources Russia’s large size, rugged terrain, and cold climate make it difficult for Russians to use their resources. © Brain Wrinkles

Where People Live Russia is one of the most populous countries in the world, with 144 million people. Land Area: 17,098,242 sq km Most people live WEST of the Ural mountains, where the climate is mildest and the land is the most fertile. Moscow, Russia’s capital, has a population of more than 12 million. © Brain Wrinkles

Moscow Business Center © Brain Wrinkles

Kremlin Senate © Brain Wrinkles

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How They Trade Russia’s size, harsh climate, and rough terrain, make trading difficult across the country. European Russia is mostly landlocked, which makes it difficult for trading via ship. Two exceptions are the seaports at Murmansk & St. Petersburg. Because rivers and seas are frozen most of the year, many Russian goods are carried by railroad and oil is transported via pipelines. © Brain Wrinkles

GERMANY © Brain Wrinkles

Location Germany is in north-central Europe on the European Plain. Germany’s location in central Europe makes it a hub for travel and trade with other European countries. It also has major ports on the North Sea and Baltic Sea that support the country’s fishing and shipping industries. © Brain Wrinkles

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Climate Most of Germany has a mild, marine climate with year-round rainfall. In the west, the Gulf Stream warms the region, making the land warmer in the winter and cooling it off in the summer. Eastern Germany has a harsher climate; winters are very cold, while summers are very hot with long dry periods. © Brain Wrinkles

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Natural Resources About 33% of the land is arable, with most crops being grown on Germany’s northern plains. Germany has many natural resources: iron ore, coal, potash, uranium, nickel, natural gas, & copper. Timber is also a resource, but much of the forests in the north have been cut down for farms & towns. © Brain Wrinkles

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Natural Resources Manufacturing and service industries drive the country’s economy. German factories produce automobiles, electronics, machines, medicines, etc. Germany’s manufactured goods are shipped on the Rhine River to the Atlantic Ocean to be shipped around the world. © Brain Wrinkles

Where People Live Population: 80 million Land Area: 357,022 sq km Germany is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. 75% of the population lives in Germany’s urban areas. Berlin, Germany’s capital, is home to 3.5 million people. © Brain Wrinkles

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How They Trade Germany contains the most important commercial waterway in Europe: the Rhine River. Many German cities lie along the Rhine. Location gives those cities an excellent way to transport goods & people. Germany also has many railways that carry goods to/from the country. © Brain Wrinkles

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TEACHER INFO: Pack Your Bags Print off copies of the Suitcase handout for each student. Project the directions slide onto the board while students work. They will choose one of the 3 countries to visit, and they will draw 5 things that they would take to the country inside the suitcase.   © Brain Wrinkles

Pack Your Bags! Which country would you most like to visit: UK, Russia, or Germany? Inside of the suitcase, draw 5 things that you will take with you to this country. Think about the location, climate, physical features, and natural resources of the country.  Next, include a brief description of why you chose to bring that particular item. © Brain Wrinkles

Pack Your Bags Directions: Inside of the suitcase, draw FIVE things that you are going to take with you on our class trip to ________. (Think about the location, climate, physical features, and natural resources of the country.) Next, include a brief description of why you chose to bring that particular item. Color your suitcase—be creative! Name: © Brain Wrinkles

TEACHER INFO: Real Estate Advertisement Print out copies of the Real Estate Advertisement handout for each student. Project the directions slide onto the board. The students will choose land in one of the 3 countries and try to “sell” the land.   © Brain Wrinkles

Real Estate Ad Choose one of the countries that we are studying. Create an advertisement for land that is available to settle within the country. Write a testimonial statement that promotes your land, as well as brief descriptions of climate, land features, and natural resources in the country. You should also draw illustrations of the land, climate, landforms, and resources. © Brain Wrinkles

Real Estate Advertisement Directions: Choose one of the countries that we are studying. Create an advertisement for land that is available to settle within the country. Write a testimonial statement that promotes your land, as well as brief descriptions of climate, land features, and natural resources in the country. You should also draw illustrations of the land, climate, landforms, and resources. © Brain Wrinkles

TEACHER INFO: Comprehension Check Print off the Comprehension Check handout for each student. (Print front-to-back to save paper.) Students will complete the assignment after discussing the presentation. This can also be used as a quiz! © Brain Wrinkles

UK, Russia, and Germany Comprehension Check 10. What is the most important commercial waterway in Europe? 9. How is Germany’s location beneficial to trade? 8. How is Germany’s climate good for agriculture? 7. How do Russia’s huge size and cold climate make trade difficult? 6. Western Russia is part of ______________, while eastern Russia is part of ______________. 5. Why do most Russians live in western Russia? 4. What is the largest country n the world? 3. What is the UK’s biggest industry today? 2. Because of its mild climate and arable land, what is the UK able to do? What makes it easy for the UK to trade with countries in the Americas? © Brain Wrinkles UK, Russia, and Germany Comprehension Check

Comprehension Check KEY Rhine River 10. What is the most important commercial waterway in Europe? It is located in central Europe, so railways and waterways can carry goods/people to other countries; also, ports in the north support shipping industries 9. How is Germany’s location beneficial to trade? It’s mild with year-round rainfall. 8. How is Germany’s climate good for agriculture? Takes a long time, waterways are often frozen, slower by railroad 7. How do Russia’s huge size and cold climate make trade difficult? Europe. Asia 6. Western Russia is part of _______, while eastern Russia is part of ______. Warmer climate 5. Why do most Russians live in western Russia? Russia 4. What is the largest country n the world? Service (tourism, healthcare, education, banking, insurance) 3. What is the UK’s biggest industry today? Produce 60% of the food its citizens consume 2. Because of its mild climate and arable land, what is the UK able to do? Location on the Atlantic Ocean What makes it easy for the UK to trade with countries in the Americas? © Brain Wrinkles Comprehension Check KEY UK, Russia, and Germany

TEACHER INFO: TICKET OUT THE DOOR Print out the exit slip page for each student (two-per-page). Have students write a quick note to persuade you to take them on a “fieldtrip” to one of the 3 countries. If time, they can draw an illustration to accompany the note. © Brain Wrinkles

Fieldtrip Wish List Fieldtrip Wish List Name: Name: Fieldtrip Wish List Fieldtrip Wish List Wouldn’t it be awesome to take a fieldtrip to one of the countries that we are studying? Write me a note to try and convince me to take your class to this country. Include at least THREE reasons why we should go there. Also, draw an illustration to go with your note. . Wouldn’t it be awesome to take a fieldtrip to one of the countries that we are studying? Write me a note to try and convince me to take your class to this country. Include at least THREE reasons why we should go there. Also, draw an illustration to go with your note. . From the Desk of… From the Desk of… © Brain Wrinkles © Brain Wrinkles

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