1. Regional Studies Portfolio
Student Name
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Unit 6 Portfolio
Regional Studies Portfolio
Comparing and Contrasting Physical and Human Geography

2. Statement of Academic Integrity
Instructions: Read the following statement and type your name in the space provided to indicate your intent to complete the portfolio with academic integrity. Your portfolio will not receive a grade unless this slide is completely filled out.
I, , do agree to the following:
All written responses recorded within this portfolio template represent my own original thoughts and are expressed entirely in my own words.
I will only access historically-based, academic web sites to conduct any additional research.
Failure to properly cite the sources for text, images, and statistics included in this presentation will also be considered plagiarism.
Signed,
[Insert first and last name]
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3. Choosing Your Topics: North America South America Africa Asia Europe
Choose two countries from two different continents. If you want to use another country that is not on this list, contact your teacher for approval.
Please drag the “X” next to the two different countries/continents that you will choose to compare and contrast.
Drag these below to make your selections.
North America
South America
Africa
Asia
Europe
South Pacific
Cuba
Venezuela
Nigeria
China
Greece
New Zealand
Mexico
Chile
Sudan
India
Norway
Australia

4. Overview & Instructions
You are going to compare and contrast the physical and human geographical aspects of two countries
from two different continents by creating a chart. Each area that is being compared should contain pictures and descriptive statements that visually identify the physical or human geographical aspects associated with that country. Part A: Create a presentation that compares and contrasts two countries from two different continents. Part B: Write two paragraphs that require you to 1) compare and contrast the physical and human aspects of both countries and 2) explain how geography impacts culture.
Example of Part A below:
CULTURAL TRADITIONS – Language, religion, morals/values, art, fashion, etc.. That set this area apart from others?
Thailand (Example)
Iraq (Example)
Thai language is known as “Siamese,” and consists primarily monosyllabic words (single-syllables). It is possible to have two words pronounced exactly the same way, but with two different meanings. The only way to tell them (and their meanings) apart is by the tone or voice inflection.
Google Images – “Speaking Thai”
Primary languages of Iraq are Arabic and Kurdish. The language of Arabic began to spread from the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century, due to the spread of Islam.
arabicwithoutwalls.ucdavis.edu/aww/alifbaa.../ab1_culture_history.html
Google Images – “Languages of Iraq” and “Arabian Peninsula”

5. Physical Geography (1 of 2)
5 points
Physical Geography (1 of 2)
REMINDER – Each comparative chart should contain pictures and descriptive statements that visually identify the physical or human geographical aspects associated with that country.
MAJOR RESOURCES – What resources are found within that benefit their citizens, or can be traded with other nations? Natural resources, specialized labor force, or other items found in this area that can be utilized?
[Country A]
[Country B]
[Include topic for comparison, descriptive text, image(s), and citation(s) here]

6. Physical Geography (2 of 2)
5 points
Physical Geography (2 of 2)
REMINDER – Each comparative chart should contain pictures and descriptive statements that visually identify the physical or human geographical aspects associated with that country.
PHYSICAL LANDFORMS– What are the unique physical landforms to each nation? Are there famous rivers, mountains, deserts, etc. that define that shape the lifestyle or culture of the area?
[Country A]
[Country B]
[Include topic for comparison, descriptive text, image(s), and citation(s) here]

7. Human Geography (1 of 2) 5 points
REMINDER – Each comparative chart should contain pictures and descriptive statements that visually identify the physical or human geographical aspects associated with that country.
CULTURAL TRADITIONS – Language, religion, morals/values, art, fashion, etc.. That set this area apart from others?
[Country A]
[Country B]
[Include topic for comparison, descriptive text, image(s), and citation(s) here]

8. Human Geography (2 of 2) 5 points
REMINDER – Each comparative chart should contain pictures and descriptive statements that visually identify the physical or human geographical aspects associated with that country.
ECONOMIC TRADITIONS – Everything money-related. What factors shape or influence the finances of the nation as a whole, or the individual citezens?
[Country A]
[Country B]
[Include topic for comparison, descriptive text, image(s), and citation(s) here]

9. Part B:Comparative Essay (1 of 2)
10 points
Part B:Comparative Essay (1 of 2)
Directions- Write two paragraphs that require you to 1) compare and contrast the physical and human aspects of both countries and 2) explain how geography impacts culture. Your presentation should be organized as indicated below.
Each Paragraph should:
Consist of words
Be checked thoroughly for spelling, grammar, and sentence structure mistakes
Include three specific examples
[Begin typing essay here]
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10. Citations (Bibliography/Sources Used)

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