Chapter 16 Atlantic South America 6 th Grade

Chapter 16 Atlantic South America 6 th Grade Social Studies Hodnicki

Maps of South America Political Physical

Section 1: Physical Geography n n n n n Amazon River / Basin Brazilian Highlands Brazilian Plateau Gran Chaco Patagonia Andes Parana River Paraguay River Rio de la Plata Tierra del Fuego South America Map

Section 1 Objectives Identify the landforms and rivers found in Atlantic South America. n Describe the region’s climates, vegetation, and wildlife. n Name some of the region’s important resources. n

Section 1: Vocabulary Pampas - A wide, grassy plains region in central Argentina n Estuary - A partially enclosed body of water where salty seawater and freshwater mix n Soil exhaustion - The loss of soil nutrients needed by plants n

Questions What are the region’s major landforms and rivers? n What are the climates of the region? n How have humans modified the region’s environment? n 4: 37

SECTION 1 Physical Geography Question: What are some of the important natural resources of Atlantic South America?

SECTION 1 Physical Geography Resources of Atlantic South America Area of Atlantic South America Resource Amazon River basin rain forest—for food, wood, rubber, medicinal plants; gold, other minerals Brazilian Highlands oil Brazilian Plateau hydroelectric power; minerals Gran Chaco hydroelectric power Pampas oil, natural gas, minerals Patagonia oil, natural gas

Main Ideas n What major landforms lie between the Amazon River basin and Patagonia? n The Brazilian Highlands, the Pampas, and Gran Chaco are the major landforms that lie between the Amazon River and Patagonia.

Main Idea n What sets the Amazon River apart from all of the world’s other rivers? n The Amazon River drains the largest area and carries more water than any other river in the world.

Main Idea n Why is the Patagonia desert dry? n The Patagonia is dry because the Andes prevent the Pacific Ocean’s rain-bearing storms from reaching the area.

Tropical Rainforests: Where Are Rainforests Located? n n Tropical rainforests are located near the equator One third of the world's tropical rainforests are in Brazil.

What makes the Tropical Rainforest special? n Forest People n Causes of Destruction n Worksheet n Video and Quiz to follow n

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Section 2: Brazil

Section 2 Objectives Describe the history of Brazil. n Identify the important characteristics of Brazil’s people and culture. n Describe what Brazil’s four major regions are like today. n

Brazil n Vocabulary ¨ Favelas – huge slums that surround some Brazilian cities

Questions How have different people influenced Brazilian history? n How has cultural borrowing affected Brazilian culture? n What are Brazils four main regions? n 4: 51

SECTION 2 Brazil Question: What are some important characteristics of Brazil’s various regions?

SECTION 2 Brazil The Amazon dense rain forest; isolated Brazilian Indian villages; Manaus—major city; Belém—Atlantic port; large mining district; tensions among Brazilian Indians, settlers, miners The Northeast The Interior old colonial cities like Salvador, suffers from drought, poorest region, favelas savannas and dry woodlands, could become agricultural area, Brasília, the The Southeast national coffee-growing area, capital Rio de Janeiro, richest region, most people, São Paulo

Main Ideas n From what major immigrant groups are many Brazilians descended? n Many Brazilians are descended from Africans, Portuguese, Spaniards, Germans, and Italians, and Poles.

Main Idea n What is Brazil’s poorest region? What is its richest and most populated region? n Brazil’s poorest region is the northeast and its richest and most populated is the southeast.

Google Earth n Brazil ¨ Brasilia ¨ Manaurs n Argentina ¨ Cordoba ¨ Cosquin

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Section 3: Argentina

Section 3 Objectives Describe the history of Argentina. n Identify the important characteristics of Argentina’s people and culture. n Describe what Argentina is like today. n

Section 3: Argentina n Vocabulary: ¨ Encomienda - A system in which Spanish monarchs gave land to Spanish colonists in the Americas; landowners could force Indians living there to work the land ¨ Gauchos - Argentine cowboys ¨ Mercosur - A trade organization that includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and two associate members (Bolivia and Chile)

Questions How was Argentina’s government organized during much of the 1900 s? n Why are so many languages spoken in Argentina? n What is Argentina like today? n 3: 54

SECTION 3 Argentina Question: What is the ethnic makeup of Argentina’s population?

SECTION 3 Argentina Ethnic makeup of Argentina Descendants of Spanish, Italian, or other European settlers 97% Argentine Indians and mestizos 3%

Main Ideas n What happened to Argentine Indians in the Pampas in the 1800 s? How did that affect Argentine society? n Argentine Indians were killed in wars with the Argentine government. There are few Indians today.

Main Idea n Where is much of Argentina’s industry located? Why? n Most of Argentina’s industry is located in the Buenos Aires area because of its beneficial position in the country.

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Buenos Aires n Locate Buenos Aires n Where is Buenos Aires located? n What would you expect to find in Buenos Aires? (notebook) n Lets go to Buenos Aires (Google Earth)

Section 4: Uruguay and Paraguay

Section 4 Objectives Describe what the people and economy of Uruguay are like today. n Describe what the people and economy of Paraguay are like today. n

Section 4: Uruguay and Paraguay n Vocabulary ¨ Landlocked - Completely surrounded by land, with no direct access to the ocean

Questions What geographic factors support agriculture in Uruguay? n How is Paraguay’s economy organized? n 4: 00

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SECTION 4 Uruguay and Paraguay Question: In what ways do the people and economies of Paraguay and Uruguay differ?

SECTION 4 Uruguay and Paraguay The People and Economy of Paraguay and Uruguay People 88% European; most Roman Catholic; Spanish, Portuguese (lang. ) ; 90% urban; high literacy rate Economy led by Brazil and Argentina; agriculture, livestock; hydroelectric power Paraguay People 95% mestizo; Spanish (lang. ), Guaraní, most Roman Catholic Economy controlled by few families and companies; surplus hydroelectricity; agriculture; not much industry

Main Ideas n When and from what country did Uruguay win independence? What about Paraguay? n Uruguay gained independence from Spain in 1825 and Paraguay from Spain in 1811.

Main Idea n Where is Paraguay’s most productive agricultural land? n Paraguay’s most productive land is located east of the Paraguay River.

Main Idea How has Paraguay used the natural resources for economic development? n Paraguay has erected hydroelectric projects on the Parana River to create more power, surplus power is sold to Brazil and Argentina. n

South America Today (20: 00)

CHAPTER 16 Chapter Wrap-Up 1. Which country in Atlantic South America was a Portuguese colony? What colonial power controlled the other countries before they became independent? 2. What major river systems drain much of northern and central Atlantic South America? What economic roles do they play? 3. Which is the richest region in Brazil? Which is the poorest? 4. What and where is the Rio de la Plata? 5. What is the most important agricultural area in Argentina?

Review n Jeopardy Game

Credits l All information and activities borrowed from Holt, Rinehart, and Winston; People, Places, and Change