Welcome to Module 2! In this module, you will be learning about the geography of North America. You will discover its beautiful landscapes and landforms. You will learn about people interacting with the environment and the movement of goods, ideas, and people. Finally, you will join in a Human-Environment Case Study about the largest reservoir in the United States. Let's get started!
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Complete each activity in the module sequentially. Make sure you are honest in your participation. Academic integrity is a vital part of being successful in this course. Carefully read all pages, taking notes if necessary. If a page has media or links, be sure to explore each item as well. [Add any other instructions needed.]
Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to . . .
recognize the five themes of geography and apply them to understanding the world around us. [G.2.5.1]
identify and locate the seven continents on a map, and the hemispheres. [G.2.5.1]
understand how the migration of the first people of North America. [G.3.5.2]
examine the positive and negative impact of the Columbian Exchange. [G.3.5.2]
understand how the migration of the first people of North America. [G.3.5.2]
examine the positive and negative impact of the Columbian Exchange. [G.3.5.2]
compare different places in North America to see which ones are good or not so good for resources for factories to make. [G.3.5.6]
explore how environmental features have influenced the development of culture in different states, places, and regions in North America. [G.2.5.4]
compare and contrast regions in the United States. [G.2.5.6]
discover how geography shapes what's happening now and what will happen in the future, using maps, charts, and technology. [G.2.5.9]
describe the different regions in Arkansas with their natural resources. [G.3.5.5][G.2.5.7]
compare different places in North America to see which ones are good or not so good for resources for factories to make. [G.3.5.6]
explore how environmental features have influenced the development of culture in different states, places, and regions in North America. [G.2.5.4]
compare and contrast regions in Canada. [G.2.5.6]
discover how geography shapes what's happening now and what will happen in the future, using maps, charts, and technology. [G.2.5.9]
understand what Canada is doing to preserve their forests. [G.4.5.5]
recognize where Lake Mead is located on a map.
examine the physical changes in Lake Mead's water level using maps and charts. G.2.5.3]
identify how the Lake Mead Water Crisis has influenced the decisions of political leaders. [G.3.5.3]
understand how citizens and the government work together to solve problems. [G.3.5.9]
recognize the economic activities supported by Lake Mead. [G.3.5.5]
Timing
This module will take you 3 weeks to complete.
Completion
You will know you have completed the module once all the activities in the checklist below have been finished. The activities are in a table that indicates the activity, its description, point value if graded. A blank final column has been added that you may use to check off completed items and track your average for the module if you print this page. Click the down arrow to view the checklist in line.
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