Overview and Background: Unit: European Tour

 

Matt Gallagher : Cheney USD 268

Social Studies. : Geography : Geography

Cheney : Grades 9 - 9 : Aug. - Jun.

 

Title:	European Tour
Topics:	geography of Europe from a physical, cultural, and historical perspective
Start Date:	-

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Stage 1: Identify Desired Results

 

State:	KS       Benchmarks 1, 2, & 4
Title:	Geography
Standard(s):	Geography Standard: The student uses a working knowledge and understanding of the spatial organization of Earth's surface and relationships among people, places, and physical and human environments in order to explain the interactions that occur in our interconnected world. Benchmark 1 - Maps and Location: The student uses maps, graphic representations, tools, and technologies to locate, use, and present information about people, places, and environments. Benchmark 2: Regions: The student analyzes the spatial organization of people, places, and environments that form regions on the earth's surface. Benchmark 4: Human Systems: The student understands how economic, political, cultural, and social processes interact to shape patterns of human populations, interdependence, cooperation, and conflict.

Understandings:
user	European culture contains a depth and richness that stems from its history. A country's population is reflective of the region's industry & culture. Similar goals, interests, and conflicts are found throughout the countries of the world.

 

Essential Questions:
user	How has Europe's history shaped what it is today? What similarities and differences can be found from one region to another? In what ways is Europe different or similar to America?

 

Knowledge and Skills:

K: the physical geography of Europe, the historical progression of European civilization, the issues dominate European life today S: contrast European life with American life, determine the cultural value locations in Europe

 

Stage 2: Determine Acceptable Evidence

 

Assessment Summary: Students will assume the role of a travel guide planning an educational trip through Europe. In planning this tour, students should pay specific attention to cultural, historical, and geographical characteristics of Europe.

 

Task/Prompt: European Tour Type:Performance Task Topics: cultural, historical, and geographical characteristics of Europe Summary: Students will assume the role of a travel guide planning an educational trip through Europe. In planning this tour, students should pay specific attention to cultural, historical, and geographical characteristics of Europe. Print Materials Needed: Resources: Resource Attachments: Internet Resource Links: Link 1: Link 2: Link 3: Link 4: Link 5: Notes: Student Directions: Students will assume the role of a travel guide planning an educational trip through Europe. In planning this tour, students should pay specific attention to cultural, historical, and geographical characteristics of Europe. Scenario: You are a travel guide planning an educational tour of several European countries. Your tour planning should include the following: 1.four European countries that you consider essential to understanding Europe and the reasons why they are essential. 2.points of interest that are essential to experiencing your country and the reasons why they are essential. 3.modes of transportation you plan to use, benefits and drawbacks of each, and cost analysis of your transportation. 4.plans for lodging, including a description of accommodation and a cost analysis. 5.cultural differences your tourists will experience in various regions (food, clothing, customs, art, etc.). Student projects can take the form of a paper, PowerPoint presentation, poster, medical chart, 3D model, brochure-- anything that will communicate genuine understanding.     Rubric(s) Rubric: European Tour Summary: Students will assume the role of a travel guide planning an educational trip through Europe. In planning this tour, students should pay specific attention to cultural, historical, and geographical characteristics of Europe. Trait: Project Model Performance Type: Display. Level 1: Incomplete Level 2: Fair Level 3: Good Level 4: Excellent     No explanation of the geography from at least 1 country. No comparison and contrast cultures. Little explanation of the geography from at least 2 countries. Unclear comparison and contrast cultures. General explanation of the geography from at least 3 countries. Clear comparison and contrast cultures. Clear and detailed explanation of the geography from at least 4 countries. Creative and clear comparison and contrast cultures.     Trait: Project Construction Performance Type: Process. Level 1: Incomplete Level 2: Fair Level 3: Good Level 4: Excellent     No organization. Excessive spelling or grammatical errors. Lacking organization. Many spelling or grammatical errors. Generally clean and organized. Few spelling or grammatical errors. Very clean and organized. No spelling or grammatical errors.     Trait: Oral Presentation Performance Type: Oral. Level 1: Incomplete Level 2: Fair Level 3: Good Level 4: Excellent     Delivery is generally unprepared and distracted. Missing or unacceptable introduction or conclusion. Delivery is hindered by many filler words or nervous gestures. Lacking eye contact or reads notes. Delivery is sometimes unclear or unprepared. Rough or unclear introduction or conclusion. Delivery is somewhat hindered by use of filler words or nervous gestures. Looks at notes often or one part of the audience. Delivery is generally clear and on target. Clear introduction and conclusion. Little use of filler words or nervous gestures. Eye contact is nearly consistent with the audience. Delivery is expressive and concise. Creative use of introduction and conclusion. No use of filler words or nervous gestures. Eye contact is consistent with entire audience.

 

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Stage 3: Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction

 

Learning Activities:

Where is the unit going? Students will demonstrate real understanding of Europe's geography, culture, and history. Hook the student Handout pictures of major sites in Europe. Ask students to write captions for the pictures without knowing what they're about. Challenge students to draw conclusions about Europe from what they see in the pictures. Equip the student, explore the subject Students will encounter terminology, stories, and attitudes found in Europe. Rethink and revise opportunities Students will discuss their opinions about European life with other students and present the tour they plan to the rest of the class. Evaluate performance and progress Formative evaluations will consist of reading assignments and quizzes, constructed responses to reading and video, discussion and debates, unit test.