Useful links to CLASS ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS:
HW Wiki Back Track 8-17 to 10-13
Latin America and Canada Class Info 10-11
Current Events Guidelines docx
Invent-a-Physical Historical Map
Essential Question Ice Age Columbus
Here is a brief Overview of our Units of Study and Big Ideas to be covered for the Year
*These are only tentative dates and may have to be adjusted due to schedule changes and other external circumstances.*
TRIMESTER 1 (August 18th- November 12th)
- Map Skills Review and the Principles of Geography: 5 Themes of Geography, Cultural vs. Physical Geography, Thematic Maps, Latitude and Longitude, Map Essentials and Globalization
- Pre-History Settlement of the Americas: Pre-history vs. History, Artifact Analysis, Human Migration Patterns, Development of Communication Creating a Social Fabric
- The Pre-Columbian Americas: “pre-Columbian America” Trading goods and customs, First Nations & Inuit-Maya-Aztec-Inca, Compare and Contrast Myths and Legends, Human/Environment Interaction
TRIMESTER 2 (November 15th- February 25th)
- Exploration and Colonization: Vikings, First Meetings, Push and Pull Factors for Migration, Value of Colonies, Race for the New World, Intentional and Unintentional Blending Cultures; Leaders and Followers
- Conquest and Exploitation: Cortes-Pizarro-Hudson-Champlain, Themes in Developing A New World: Latin America vs. Canada, Resources: Human and Natural, Columbian Exchange
- Comparing Revolutions and Independence: Leaders and Followers (San Martin, Bolivar, Hidalgo, Morelos, Santa Ana, Juarez, Papineau, Mackenzie, Durham): Canada vs. Latin America, Short-Term and Long-Term Success
TRIMESTER 3 (March 1st- May 26st)
- Economics and Industrialization in the Americas: Influence of History on Economic Development, Compare and Contrast Industrialization (Latin America vs. Canada), Political and Governmental Differences between Latin America and Canada
- The Americas Today: Preserving Heritage, Developing Social Stability, Lasting Tensions
