Transcript Unit 1: Introduction to Social Studies

Unit 1: Introduction to Social Studies
Bell Work: Personal History
In the first page of your notebook write a paragraph
answering the question, “What do you have that could be
counted as personal history?” Label it “Personal History.”
Unit 1: Introduction to Social Studies
Bell Work: Vacation
You are talking to two friends about the vacations their
families will take this summer. One friend says that his
family is going to the Grand Canyon. He is very excited
about seeing the spectacular landscapes in and around the
canyon. Your other friend’s family is going to New York. She
is looking forward to trying new foods at the city’s
restaurants and touring its museums.
In your notebook, write a paragraph about which vacation
sounds more interesting to you and why. Label it “Vacation.”
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Bell Work: Region
What is the region in which we live like? What
common characteristics does it have that make it
a region? Make a bulleted list of these
characteristics. Label it “Our Region.”
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Bell Work: Location
You make a new friend at school and decide to invite
him/her over to your house to hang out. In addition
to telling your friend the address where you live, what
other landmarks and directions might you give to help
your friend find your house? Label it “Location.”
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Bell Work: Continents
Without looking at a map or asking someone else (or in any
other way cheating ) make a list of the seven continents.
Label it “Continents.”
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Bell Work: World Map Practice
Looking (but not writing on) the map at your desk,
practice identifying the continents, major oceans, and
major lines of latitude. Number 1-17 and label it
“World Map Practice.”
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Bell Work: Geography
Make a bulleted list of what you think the study of
geography covers. Label it “Geography.”
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Bell Work: Geographical Features
Make a bulleted list of some of the geographical
features found around the area in which we live.
Label it “Geographical Features.”
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Bell Work: Map Terms
Can you match the following 5 map terms with their definitions? Write the
term and corresponding letter on your paper. Label it “Map Terms.”
Title
Compass rose
Scale
Legend/Key
Locator Map
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Shows which way north, south, east, and west lie
Shows where in the world the area of the map is
Represents the distance in miles and kilometers
Words which tell what the subject of a map is
Shows what the symbols on the map represent
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Bell Work: Relative
Label this activity “Relative” and respond to the following questions:
1.
Imagine that you are at an international conference in Europe and someone
from China asks you where you are from. What would you say?
2.
Imagine that you are visiting Disneyworld in Florida and the lady at the hotel
desk asks where you are from. What would you say?
3.
Imagine that you are at the State Fair in Blackfoot and someone asks you where
you are from. What do you say?
4.
A friend at school asks you where you live. Now what do you say?
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Bell Work: North America Map
Practice
Looking (but not writing on) the map at your desk, practice
identifying the countries, major water features, and major
land features of North America. Number 1-12 and label it
“North America Map Practice.”
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Bell Work: 5 Themes Review
Remember those 5 Themes of Geography we
talked about awhile go? Remember the annoying
song I played over and over for you? In your
notebook, make a bulleted list of the 5 Themes.
Label it “5 Themes Review.”
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Bell Work: Easiest/Hardest
Which of the 5 Themes of Geography do you
think is the easiest to write about? Why do you
think it’s the easiest? Which is the hardest to
write about? Why? Write your answer in your
notebook and label it “Easiest/Hardest.”
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Bell Work: Latitude/Longitude Review
Answer the following questions in your notebook and label it
“Latitude/Longitude Review.”
1.
2.
3.
4.
Draw a couple lines that show which direction latitude lines run.
Do latitude measure north and south or east and west?
Draw a couple lines that show which direction longitude lines run.
Do longitude measure north and south or east and west?
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Bell Work: Culture
You live in New York City and a young cousin from out
of state has come to visit. As you take her on a tour
of the city, you point out the different cultural
neighborhoods, like Chinatown, Little Italy, Spanish
Harlem, and Koreatown. Your cousin isn’t quite sure
what culture means or why these neighborhoods are
so different. How can you explain what culture is?
Label it “Culture.”
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Bell Work: City
You live in one of the largest and most crowded
cities in the world. You realize just how crowded
it is whenever you ride the subway at rush hour!
You love the excitement of living in a big city.
There is always something interesting to do. At
the same time, the city has a lot of crime. Heavy
traffic pollutes the air. What do you like and
dislike about living in a large city? Label it “City.”
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Bell Work:
Label it “.”