Lesson 1: Geography of Africa
Duration of Days: 10
Lesson Objective
I can familiarize myself with the geography vocab.
I can describe the physical features of Africa
I can explain how climate impacts people’s lives.
I can prioritize the countries of Africa based on their usage of their natural resources.
Why is Africa considered a continent of contrast?
7.Geo.10.a – Analyze how cultural characteristics vary among regions and shape diversity of local communities.
7.Geo.10.b – Analyze how environmental characteristics vary among regions
7.Geo.8.a – Analyze how human-environment interactions influence movement and settlement
7.Geo.12.a – Explain how global changes in population distribution patterns have affected land use in a region
DOK 1 – Can familiarize myself with the geography vocabulary
DOK 2 – Can describe the physical features of Africa
DOK 2 – Can explain how climate impacts people’s lives
DOK 3 – Can prioritize the countries of Africa based on their usage of their natural resources
Guided instruction with guided practice
Teacher directed instruction with visual reinforcements
Group work with teacher created groups and teacher assigned tasks
Use of graphic organizers for note taking/writing assignments
Brief and frequent reviews of previously taught concepts
Geography Sumative Assessment