Transcript Russian Heartland

Geography
January 27 and 28, 2016
Russian Heartland
Announcements
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Re-Emphasis of Classroom Rules
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Cellphones Away when Class Begins. This is common sense. I shouldn’t
have to tell you this Every. Single. Day.
Excessive gum chewing will result in a phone call home and a disciplinary
essay.
Having more than 3 tardies will result in a phone call home and after
school detention.
Food Allowed: Water, coffee, tea. Cheetos AWAY
Grading & Late work Policy
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All late work during Semester 2 is grades 50% off in addition to incorrect /
incomplete answers.
Unless there is a situation beyond your control, in which case I need a note
and signature of some kind as to the reason of your absence.
Example: 20 points = 10 points.
Russian Heartland
• Objective:
o Detail the unique physical features of the regions of Russia and research
the varying aspects through analysis.
o Explain why European Russia is considered the heartland of the country.
o Describe the four major regions of European Russia.
• Essential Question:
o What is the cultural history of Russia?
o What kinds of peoples live in Eurasia
o How does a region’s physical geography influence its cultural heritage?
Warm-up:
CNN Student
News
 Write a ONE SENTENCE summary on
TWO news stories from CNN Student
News.
 After the video you will have 5 minutes
to write your 2 summaries.
 Summary: “A brief statement or account
of the main points of something.
 Discussion to follow: What do you
think?
Chapter 17 Quiz – 5 Minutes
• 5 question quiz on notes covered in class.
• Cellphones away.
• You may use your in-class notes to answer the questions.
• Choose the best correct answer and circle it.
Geography
December 10 and 11,
2015
Southern
Europe:
Physical
Geography
The Heartland
• Holds the nation’s capital of Moscow.
• It’s plains make up the country’s most
productive farming.
• Is divided up into 4 major regions;
Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volga, and Urals.
Moscow Region
• Largest city with 9 million people and 1/3
of the country’s population.
• Contains the industrial hub of the country.
• However, the government encourages
focusing on light industry; producing goods
such as clothing.
St. Petersburg Region
• 2nd largest city with nearly 5 million people.
• Was the original capital until 1918.
• Was known as Leningrad during communist
era and heavily damaged during WWII.
• Harbors, canals, and rail connections make it
a major trade center.
Volga Region
• The Volga river is often more like a chain of
lakes creating a major shipping route for
goods produced.
• Hydroelectric power, and coal / oil
deposits are important energy sources.
• Famous for factories producing motor
vehicles, chemicals and food.
Urals Region
• Mining is important, with nearly all
important minerals discovered here.
• Copper and Iron smelters are still important
in the area.
• Most cities of the region manufacture
machinery and metal goods.
Urals Region
• Covers more than 5 million square miles of N. Asia.
• Long dark winters, with little snow but land
becomes frozen.
• Sparsely populated with mostly ethnic Russians,
living in the western and southern parts.
• World’s longest single rail line, Trans Siberian Rail,
stretches 5,700 miles.
Siberia’s Economy
• Abundant natural resources forming the
foundation of the region’s economy.
• Includes timber, mineral ores, diamonds,
and coal / oil / natural gas deposits.
• However, harsh climate and terrain
discourages settlement.
Lake Bikal
• The world’s deepest lake, and home to the
only fresh water seal.
• For decades people have worried about
possible pollution from a nearby paper
factory.
• This pollution could threaten species living
in and around the lake.
Billboard Advertisement
1. Organize class into groups of 4.
2. Assign each group a region of the Russian
Heartland.
3. Students will create a “Welcome to ____”
billboard to be placed at the region’s border.
4. Students should emphasize positive aspects
of their region.
Comparison Chart
1. Create a chart with two columns on a blanks
sheet of paper one labeled “Russia Today”
and the other “United States”.
2. Using your textbook on pages 358-360, select
5 facts about Russia and write it in the first
column.
3. Then compare or contrast the fact with life in
the United States in the second column.
4. Include government, economy, and culture
in your charts.
Closure:
Write your name in Russian style.
To create a middle name, boys add -ovich
(son of) and girls add –ovna (daughter of) to
the father’s first name.
Girls also add –a to the last name.
Include a First, Middle, and Last Name.
Example:
Yuri and Helena, the son and daughter of Viktor
Maksimov would be named Yuri Viktorovich
Maksimov and Helena Viktorovna Maksimova
Activity
With your shoulder-partner, create a chart with two
columns, one labeled “Russia Today” and the other
“United States”
Using your textbook on pages 358-360, select a fact
about life in Russia and write it in the first column.
Then compare or contrast that fact with life in the
United States in the second column.
Be sure to include, government, economy, and
culture in the charts
Closure:
Brainstorm 4 occupations (jobs) in Eurasia that
depend on the listed physical features and
resources from the activity / notes.
Example:
• Taiga Forest – Wood – Lumberjack
• Oil Shale – Oil - Engineer