Lesson 1: 4.1- Geography of Europe

How has location influenced life in Europe?

Huns, Arctic Circle, Zuider Sea, Balkan Peninsula, Spain, Ural Mountains, Tiber River, Vatican City, Kiev, Constantinople, Mediterranean Sea, altitude, Berlin Wall, Iron Curtain, sea, Northern European Plain, Sparta, France, Iberian Peninsula, English Channel, Russian Federation, Pompeii, fjord, Arctic Ocean, Arctic, Northwestern Uplands, Rome, Forest Kingdoms, Great Britain, Europe, Athens, Chunnel, Black Forest , Scandinavian Peninsula, British Isles, Eurasia, Silk Road, arid, chaparral, Jutland, tundra, United Kingdom, Babylon, lowland, Alps

GEO 6-7.3 - Explain how cultural patterns and economic decisions influence environments and the daily lives of people.
GEO 6-7.5 - Explain the connections between the physical and human characteristics of a region and the identity of individuals and cultures living there.
GEO 6-7.6 - Explain how changes in transportation and communication technology influence human settlements and affect the diffusion of ideas and cultural practices.

DOK 2-3

Students may believe the entire region of Europe has the same climate and geography. Through this concept, students should gain awareness that Europe is composed of many different climatic zones, and that the landscape includes such mountain ranges as the Alps and the Pyrenees, as well as important rivers like the Danube.

Students may not realize a diverse group of ethnicities and religions can be found in Europe. Students should understand that there are at least 12 major ethnic groups and 4 major religions throughout the region.

Students will be able to use primary source photographs, secondary source video segments, and interactive maps to analyze geographic locations and develop criteria for a large manufacturing company’s new factory. Students identify an ideal location, cite evidence for why the city meets the criteria, and design a presentation for the company’s board, explaining the advantages of a factory in this location.

Completing a Map of Europe 

Guided Notes on the Geography of Europe

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