1. Intro to South America Unit 2, Lesson 1

2. 1.Write down HW in your planner. 2.Set up your notebook with title, objective, and date. 3.Answer the questions below in complete sentences. SWBAT describe the physical and political geography of South and Central America by creating and analyzing maps and graphs. Use the graph to answer the following questions. 1.What is the purpose of this graph? 2.Which two months have the greatest amount of rain? 3.What time of year is Brasilia’s dry season?

3. Introduction to Unit 2 There is a sheet of paper and an atlas at each desk. Using a map of South America, choose a country to draw. Using the MYP Global Context paper on your desk ask questions about the country your chose using the global context, fairness and development. You will work with the students at your table. You have five minutes.

4. Welcome to South America! What geographic features do you notice? Jot down any physical or human features you notice in the video in your spiral notebook! https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=_Kf94OGO5EE

5. Divide your notes in half (T-Chart).. Physical GeographyHuman/Political Geography

6. South America is the 4 th largest continent. It is located in the northern, southern and western hemispheres.

7. The cultural region “Latin America” includes both South and North America. There are 42 countries in Latin America. Major countries include Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.

8. The Amazon has 1.4 billion acres of rainforest, is home to 10% of all the species in the world, and creates 20% of the world’s oxygen.

9. Countries in the region work to improve their economies through free trade agreements. This helps increase trade and creates jobs.

10. Free Trade Remember, free trade is a policy followed by some international markets in which countries' governments do not restrict imports from, or exports to other countries.

11. The Andes Mountains are the world longest mountain range (on land), many of the mountains are also volcanos!

12. A huge part of the region’s economy is based on tourism, specifically ecotourism.. This is when tourism focuses on the environment, like trips exploring nature on foot or horseback

13. Let’s makes some maps!

14. Please remember to answer each question, including number three, in a complete sentence. 1. Describe the relative location of South America. 2. What are two important physical features of South or Central America? 3.One benefit of free trade is that it____. a. encourages farmers to use fewer pesticides. b. ensures that workers are paid fair wages. c. creates jobs by encouraging foreign investment. d. reduces environmental damage.