Warm Up CRCT Prep February 17 2011 Which

Warm - Up CRCT Prep February 17, 2011 Which phrase is a description of Japan? A. an island nation with large cities B. a tropical nation that receives much rainfall C. a mountainous nation with oil reserves D. a peninsula of the Asian mainland During the summer, it is often difficult to see very far in large Chinese cities due to A. the tall buildings. B. heavy fog. C. air pollution. D. continuous rain.

Activator None today- students will move directly to the computer lab.

Standard/Elements • SS 7 G 1 The student will locate selected features of Africa. • SS 7 G 2 The student will discuss environmental issues across the continent of Africa. • SS 7 G 3 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, and physical characteristics on population distribution in Africa. • SS 7 G 4 The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Africa.

• Today I will show my knowledge of Africa’s culture, location and governance because the culture of the society is the product of religion, beliefs, customs, traditions, and government of the society.

Essential Question • Describe the cultural diversity within Africa.

Work Period. 1 Quiz on the geography of Asia. Go to Lindley Middle School Website. Click on Teacher Blog. Then click on the social studies link and complete the quiz on www. quia. com/quiz. Good-luck!!! After you complete the quiz continue to step two. 2. “African Times”- Using the Publisher template provided by the teacher, the student will continue to produce a newspaper that would include information that would be relevant to anyone who wanted to know about Africa today. Students will use any of the following countries: Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Sudan. They will begin by including information about the geography of Africa ( 30 mins)

Closing Students will use their checklist and rubric to do a self assessment to determine if they have all elements needed for standard mastery. ( 5 mins)