1. Southern Europe: History & Culture
Geography
December 14 and 15, 2015
Southern Europe: History & Culture

2. Announcements How to pass Semester 1 Cellphone & Gum policy
Earn at least a C- this Quarter.
Do the Extra-Credit essays on the Final Exam.
Minimum Effort = D-.
Get more than a C- and do well on the Final Exam can = a C or B.
Cellphone & Gum policy
Cellphones & gum are a serious disruption.
We will be lining up outside of the classroom this week (and next) to dispose of gum and to put away our electronic devices.
That will be your warning. If I see it again I take it away for the class period. If you refuse, I take it away for the class day and it is put in the Dean’s office for your parent to pick up.

3. Southern Europe Physical Geography
Objective:
Describe the physical geography of the region and uncover its ancient history through Italy, Rome, and Greece
Essential Question:
How does a region’s physical geography influence its cultural heritage?

4. Warm-up: CNN Student News
Write a ONE SENTENCE summary on TWO news stories from CNN Student News.
After the video you will have 5 minutes to write your 2 summaries.
Summary: “A brief statement or account of the main points of something.
Discussion to follow: What do you think?

5. Southern Europe: Physical Geography
December 10 and 11, 2015
Southern Europe: Physical Geography

6. Athens – First Known Democracy Ancient Greek Achievements

7. Rome
FILL IN THE BLANK Complete the sentences using words from the word bank.
DIOCLETIAN REPUBLIC GERMANIC CONSTANTINOPLE AUTOCRATS
The government of Rome switched from a ……………………. to an empire in the 1st century B.C.E.
Starting with Commodus, Roman emperors began to rule as ……………………….., all-powerful individuals who ignored the advice of the senate.
In 284 C.E., the emperor ……………………….. decided to divide the Roman Empire into two sections.
………………………………. was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.
By the 5th century, the Roman army was too weak to hold off invasions of …………………….. tribes from the north and west.

10. Italy Geography and History Loess: Grapes – Winery’s.
Activity
Italy Geography and History
Closure:
Brainstorm 3 occupations (jobs) in Southern Europe that depend on the listed physical features and resources from the activity / notes.
Example:
Loess: Grapes – Winery’s.