1. SPONGE:
Citizens vote in Cuba and in Brazil for the leaders, but how is the vote different?

2. SPONGE:
Citizens vote in Cuba and in Brazil for the leaders, but how is the vote different?
The vote is different because there is only one political party in Cuba. The government there is an autocracy, so people really don’t have a true vote. In Brazil and other democratic countries, there are multiple parties that citizens may opt to vote. The candidate with the most votes will win the election.

3. ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
Why are people attracted to certain regions in which to live?
Who are the Aborigines?

4. STANDARD:
SS6G12 The student will be able to locate selected features of Australia.
a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Ayers Rock, and Great Victoria Desert.
SS6G13 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Australia
a. Describe how Australia’s location, climate, and natural resources have affected where people live.
b. Describe how Australia’s location, climate, and natural resources impact trade.
SS6H8 The student will describe the culture and development of Australia prior to contact with Europeans.
a. Describe the origins and culture of the Aborigines.

5. Australian Geography
Locate the following on your map: Ayers Rock, Canberra Coral Sea, Indian Ocean, Great Barrier Reef, Great Victoria Desert, Tasmania.

17. Summary
Write a 3 paragraph summary explaining the impact of European contact on Latin America, Australia, and Canada. Use specific information about the Aborigines, Intuits, and the Natives. Be sure to include text evidence to support your writing.