Aim: How have geographic features influenced civilizations, empires, countries, and regions of the world? Do Now: Complete the Map Analysis worksheet Which of the 4 maps do you believe is the most useful for a historian to use? Justify your position!

Types of Maps Thematic Map Political Map Physical Map Resource Map Which of the 4 maps do you believe is the most useful for a historian to use? Justify your position!

Today we will focus on Physical Maps… Turn-AND-Talk with your partner and answer the following question Observation: What are some of the PHYSICAL FEATURES that you can see on these maps?

What are Geographic Features? Geographic Features: naturally occurring landforms, bodies of water, ecosystems, or climates. Geographic features, along with man-made features make up our environment. Geographic Features *Create this web-diagram in your notebook!

Group Activity In groups of 4… Complete the Geographic Features graphic organizer [Today] Each student in the group will complete 3 features [Tomorrow] Each student will share their information with the rest of the group – DISCUSS! DO NOT JUST COPY EACH OTHER – All students must have a completed chart at the end!

Be prepared to share your answers with the class! Summary Analyze the picture  What do you notice about this civilization? List as many geographic features as you can see. Create a list of advantages and disadvantages of living here (based on the work you completed with the chart). Be prepared to share your answers with the class!