Transcript EUROPE - Lisa Williams Social Studies

EUROPE
Bellringer and Notes #1
•List the 7 continents.
•List the 4 oceans.
• SS6G8 The student will locate selected features of
Europe
Bellringer and Notes#1-Map Skills
• SS6G8 The student will locate selected features
of Europe.
• a. Locate on a regional political- physical map: the
Danube River, Rhine River, English Channel,
Mediterranean Sea, European Plain, the Alps,
Pyrenees, Ural Mountains, Iberian Peninsula, and
Scandinavian Peninsula.
• b. Locate on a regional political-physical map the
countries of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy,
Poland, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, and United
Kingdom.
Bellringer and Notes # 2
• Copy and answer the questions:
• 1. Which oceans surround
Europe?
• 2. Name 3 countries located on
Europe.
Bellringer and Notes#2-Map Skills
• SS6G8 The student will locate selected features
of Europe.
• a. Locate on a regional political- physical map: the
Danube River, Rhine River, English Channel,
Mediterranean Sea, European Plain, the Alps,
Pyrenees, Ural Mountains, Iberian Peninsula, and
Scandinavian Peninsula.
• b. Locate on a regional political-physical map the
countries of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy,
Poland, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, and United
Kingdom.
Bellringer and Notes # 3
Copy and Answer the
Question:
1.Name the 3 mountain
ranges.
2.Name the 2 rivers.
Bellringer and Notes for Jan 12-14
• Europe is continent full of peninsulas and
mountains…
• 1.Iberian Peninsula= Spain
• 2. Scandinavian Peninsula=largest in Europe,
includes Finland, Norway, and Sweden
• 3. Pyrenees Mtns=border Iberian Peninsula
and the rest of Europe
• 4. Urals Mtns= Natural border of Europe and
Asia, also borders European Plain
Map Quiz 1-Number Paper 10. Write
the correct landform or country.
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Landform
Bellringer # 4
• Copy and Answer the following questions:
• 1. List the 9 countries we have studied in
Europe.
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• Standard-SS6G10-Explains how location,
climate, and natural resources are interrelated
United Kingdom
• United Kingdom
– Country of islands off the mainland of Europe
– Consists of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and
Wales
– Center of Trade for Europe-10 ports and 7 airports
– Trading partners-France, Scandinavian Peninsula, Scotland,
and US (#1)
– Mild Climate- rainfall throughout the year, warm-water
ports, good farmland
– Natural Resources consists of coal, petroleum, natural gas,
iron ore, lead, zinc, gold, tin, limestone, salt, clay, chalk,
gypsum, potash, sand and slate
– 80% of residents work in service industries
Standard-SS6G10-Explains how location, climate,
and natural resources are interrelated
Russia
• Russia
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Covers 2 continents (Europe and Asia)
Large nation and shares a border with 15 other nations
It is home to over 5 million people
St. Petersburg, capital, is the busiest city
Largest river is the Volga River- ½ of cities are built along
this river
– Very cold in Russia, much of the ground remains frozen
(called permafrost). Summers are mild
– Natural Resources are timber, gold, aluminum, coal, iron
ore, and water which produces hydroelectric power
• Standard-SS6G10-Explains how location, climate, and
natural resources are interrelated
Activity # 4 Russia United Kingdom
• Both Russia and the United Kingdom are rich
in natural resources. However, due to the
climate Russia’s natural resources lie hidden
beneath the earth’s surface. How do you
think these two countries have developed
economically over the years?
• Write at least 5 sentences explaining your
opinion.
Bellringer # 5
• Copy and Answer questions using notes:
• Name 1 way United Kingdom and Russia
are alike.
• Name 1 way United Kingdom and Russia
are different.
• Standard-SS6G10-Explains how location, climate,
and natural resources are interrelated
Germany
• Land of Germany
– Located on the European Plain-Land is divided in
three zones—the Alps Mtns in the South, the hills
in the middle and the Plains in the north
– The Rhine River is the main river for trade; has an
excellent highway system and has built many
tunnels and bridges to improve trade
– Germany has 8 major ports and 14 major airports.
– Standard-SS6G10-Explains how location, climate,
and natural resources are interrelated
Germany Climate and
Natural Resources
• Climate and Natural Resources of Germany
– Has a marine climate-warm winters and cool
summers
– Germany has ample precipitation to grow plenty
of crops
– Natural Resources include- iron ore, coal,
– Standard-SS6G10-Explains how location, climate,
and natural resources are interrelated
Italy
• Land of Italy
– Located on in southern Europe (boot-shaped)Northern border is the Alps and the Apennine
mountains run throughout the middle-its 2x the size
of the state of Georgia, yet 7x as many people live
there
– 2 islands belong to Italy-Sicily and Sardina
– It has 7 airports and 8 ports, along with a very reliable
system of roads, bridges, and tunnels
– Standard-SS6G10-Explains how location, climate, and
natural resources are interrelated
Italy Climate and Natural
Resources
• Climate and Natural Resources of Italy
– Has a Mediterranean climate-temperatures
comfortable throughout the year-little rain in the
summer, ample rain in the winter
– Italy has ample precipitation to grow plenty of crops
– Natural Resources include-natural gas, marble,
granite, coal, and mercury
– Much arable land-used to grow grapes and olives
– Standard-SS6G10-Explains how location, climate, and
natural resources are interrelated
Venn Diagram Class Activity
Using a Venn diagram compare
and contrast Italy and Germany.
Refer back to your notes to
complete this activity. You will
need at least 5 ideas in each
part of the circles.
Quiz- Environmental
Issues
• Copy and Answer the Question:
– 1. Name 1 difference between Italy and
Germany.
– 2. Name 1 way Italy and Germany are the
same.
Standard: The student will discuss
environmental issues in Europe
Environmental Issues in Europe
Germany has a problem of
acid rain in their country-it has
damaged ½ of the Black
Forest. Currently Germany is
working on new sources of
fuel such as wind and solar
energy, thereby reducing
pollution and its effects of acid
rain.
Great Smog of
1952 in United
Kingdom #6
Smog is caused by
sunlight acting on the
gases from vehicle and
factory exhaust.
The Great Smog
resulted from a coal
fire and lasted 4 days.
The city slowed, crime
increased and people
begin to worry!
After this the gov’t of
London began passing
measures to ensure
pollution was reduced.
Nuclear Disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine #6
In 1986, one of the nuclear
reactors exploded during a
low-energy test. Tons of
radioactive material
poisoned the drinking
water and soil. A 39 mile
area was condemned and
closed to the public. The
reactor was buried in
concrete to try to correct
the problem. Ukraine is a
nuclear energy free
country as a result of this.
The reactor that exploded
was designed to build
weapons and not energy.
Bellringer # 7 Environmental
Issues in Europe Quiz
• Copy and Answer the Question:
– 1. What caused the Great Smog of London?
– 2. Why were the trees damaged in the Black
Forest of Germany?
Standard:
– The student will discuss cultural issues in
Europe
Europe Languages
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Languages of Europe
Europe is about the same size as the US, but
its population is more than double of the US.
Europe has more than 200 languages that are
spoken regularly.
20% of the people speak either English or
German
There are 3 main language families spoken in
Europe: Germanic, Romance, and Slavic
Europe Langauges
• Germanic Languages consist of German
• Romance Languages includes French, Italian,
and Spanish-mostly come from Latin-use the
Roman alphabet
• Slavic Languages-includes Russian and use the
Cyrillic alphabet
• 3 Main Religions in Europe-Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam
Bellringer # 8
• Copy and answer the questions:
• 1. What language makes up the Germanic
family?
• 2. What languages make up the Romance
Languages?
European Exploration
• Countries sought to find a new trade route
around Africa to Asia
– These countries wanted to purchase silks and spices
from Asia without the huge transportation cost.
– They also wanted to spread the Christian faith.
Standard-Students will analyze the impact
of European exploration and colonization
on various world regions
Europe Exploration
• Prince Henry the Navigator from Portugal
• Studied navigation, astronomy, and cartography
(maps)
• Established a naval observatory
• Sent out more than 50 expeditions down the
African coast to try to break the Muslim
strongholds
• Eventually gained access to the Spice
Islands (Asia)
Bellringer # 9
• Copy and Answer the Questions:
• Name 2 accomplishments of
Prince Henry?
• What country was Prince
Henry from?
Standard-Students will analyze the impact of European
exploration and colonization on various world regions
Bellringer # 9
• 4 Empires that tried to explore and settle the
new world
Empire
Leaders/
Explorers
Area Explored
Time Frame
France
Spain
Portugal
England
Empire
France
Spain
Portugal
England
Leaders/
Explorers
Napoleon I
Christopher
Columbus
Prince Henry,
Bartolomeu Dias
(Cape of Good Hope),
and Vasco da Gama
(sailed around CGH)
None listed
Time Frame
1500s-1900s
1490s-1500s
1571-1822
1700s-1900s
Accomplishments/Ar Germany,
ea controlled
Italy, Spain,
parts of
Canada, parts
of South
America,
parts of Asia,
and parts of
NW Africa
Bahamas, huge Outposts on Africa,
areas of North India, Pacific Islands,
and South
Japan, Brazil
America,
Philippines
Canada,
Australia,
India, most of
Africa
*Largest
empire in
history
*At one point
in time ¼ of all
people under
control of
British
Bellringer # 10
• Copy and Answer the Questions:
• 1. Which country did Napoleon
represent?
• 2. Which country did Prince Henry
represent?
Europe Governments
3 main types of governments
• Unitary- central gov’t has all the power
example-Cuba
• Confederation-group of states or communities that
come together to support one another, participates are
voluntary and equal, all must agree before any action is
taken
example: Commonwealth of Nations
• Federal-has a constitution which explains the rights
and duties of each central and state gov’t
example: United States
Citizen Participation
3 main types of citizen participation
• autocratic- single ruler; no citizens participate
example-Cuba
• oligarchic-small group of people; no citizens
participate unless chosen by leader
example: Egypt
• Democratic- citizens of the country; all citizens
can participate
example: United States
Bellringer # 11
• Copy and Answer the Questions.
• List 3 types of citizen
participation.
• Describe each one.
• Standard-The student will explain the modern
form of European government
Europe Government
• 2 Forms of Democracy-Presidential (North and South
America) and Parliamentary (Europe)
• Head of State is one the main differences in the 2
forms of democracy.
• In the Presidential, the Head of State is the President
and chief executive. He is symbol of country and serves
as ceremonially leader. He runs the country day to day.
• In the Parliamentary form of government, there is the
Head of State and the Prime Minister. The PM runs the
country day to day. The Head of State is the
Queen/King and is the symbol of the country.
Pair Activity # 11
• Using a Venn diagram compare and
contrast the 2 forms of democracy.
Refer back to your notes to complete
this activity. You will need at least 3
ideas in each part of the circles.
Bellringer # 12
• Copy and Answer the questions:
• 1. Name the 2 forms of democracy.
• 2. Describe 1 of them.
• Standard: The student will explain the modern governments of Europe
Europe Government
• Individual Governments of Europe
–United Kingdom (Parliamentary
Democracy)
–Germany (Federal)
–Russia (Federal)- Monday
Standard: The student will explain the modern governments of Europe
United Kingdom Government
• Parliament is the law-making body-It is
divided into 2 houses- the House of Lords and
House of Commons
• The House of Lords are appointed by the
monarch and have little power
• The House of Commons are elected by the
citizens and have the majority of the power
• The leader of Parliament is the Prime Minister
and the Head of State is the Queen (monarch)
Germany Government
• Parliament is the law making body- it is divided into 2
houses-the Bundestag and the Bundesrat
• The lower house is the Bundestag and they have the
most power-citizens elect this house
• The upper house is the Bundesrat and it deals mainly
with the state governments
• The constitution of Germany is known as the Basic Law
• Germany is a representative democracy and is a federal
gov’t
• The Chancellor is the chief executive
• The President is the head of state
Bellringer # 13
• Copy and Answer the Questions:
• 1. What is the difference between the House
of Lords and House of Commons?
• 2. What is the difference between the
federation and the State Duma?
• Standard: The student will explain the modern governments of Europe
Russia Government
• Federal Assembly is the law making body- it is divided into
2 houses-the State Duma and the Federation Council
• Federation Council-has 2 representatives from each statestate appoints the council’s members-not directly elected
by the people-they approve the President’s choices
• State Duma is the larger of the two, it has 450 members
that are elected by the people, this group controls the
budget and approves the choice for Prime Minster
• The President is the head of state, elected by the people,
he selects the Prime Minister, who is the chief executive
European Union
European Union-EU
*Purpose of the EU is the bind several different countries
together to function as one system-economically
*This makes the countries more powerful and
competitive in the world market
*The EU created the EURO in order to make trade easy
through Europe
*The EU is a large free trade zone
*Each country still has own military, laws, and
government
Bellringer # 14
• Copy and Answer the Questions:
• 1. Name the law-making body for the following
countries-Russia, Germany, United Kingdom,
and United States
• 2. Name the 2 houses of government for each
of the above listed countries
• Standard: The student will analyze various economies
Ecomony of Europe
• Every economy must answer 3 economic
questions: 1. What to produce? 2. How to
produce it? 3. For whom will it be produced?
• How the country answers these questions
determines what type of economy it has…it
will be market, command, traditional, or
mixed.
• Almost all economies have a mixed economy.
Economy of Europe
• Traditional economy is very primitive and is based on
how the view of money has been passed down from
generation to generation. Usually the jobs are passed
from father to son or mother to daughter. Things are
decided on how they have always been done.
• Command economy the government decides and
controls all aspects of the money making desicions.
• Market economy the consumers and business owners
decide what goods will be produced and why
• A Mixed economy is 2 or more of these forms of
economies
Activity #14
• Pick any product that can be brought in the
US.
• Answer the 3 economic questions from your
own perspective.
• Using your answers, create a marketing slogan
for your product.
• It must be original.
• Use white paper to show your advertising
campaign.
Bellringer #15
• Copy and Answer the following questions:
• 1. Who is in charge in the command economy?
• 2. Who is in charge in the market economy?
• Standard: The student will analyze various economies
Economic Terms
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Scarcity- limited supply of a good
Quota- how much is produced in a given time
Supply- amount of goods available
Demand-how many consumers want the goods
Law of supply and Demand- determines the price
people pay for things
• Free economics -business operate without much
interference from the government
Economic Terms
• Trade barriers- prevent trade from
occurring example: tariffs (tax), quota
(limit), embargo (stop trade)
• Free trade zone- area with no tariffs to
pay-example European Union
• Currency-money used to trade or buy
goods and services with
Bellringer # 16
• Copy and Answer the Questions:
• 1. What is supply?
• 2. What is demand?
• Standard: Student will describe various economic systems
GPD
• Gross Domestic Product-the total value of
goods and services a country produces
• The GDP is the measuring stick for how well or
poor a country is doing in the world economy
• A higher GDP usually brings a higher standard
of living for the citizens and a higher literacy
rate (ability to read and write)
Entreprenuer
• Entrepreneur –owns/starts a business
• 2 main types of capital
– Human capital-gives training and education to
people
– Physical Capital- factories, machines, and property
Bellringer # 17
• Copy and Answer the Questions:
• 1. What is GDP?
• 2. What does literacy rate mean?
Did you know?
• The United Kingdom discovered Australia in 1606.
• James Cook was the captain of the voyage.
• He claimed it for the UK and called it “New South
Wales”
• It was intended to be a prison (penal) colony in
order to relive the burden of overcrowding the
jails.
• UK also wanted a naval base for itself.
• The UK saw Australia as a economic trading base.
• Finally, the UK didn’t want France to have it.
Europe Conflict & Change
• Using your text book, order these events by
listing their dates and placing them on a
timeline….
• 6-Warsaw Pact, 2-Russian Revolution, 5-WWII,
1-WWI,4- Depression, Cold War, 3-Treaty of
Versailles, 5-Holocaust, 6-NATO, 7-Iron
Curtain, 8-Berlin Wall (falls)
Bellringer # 18
• Copy and Answer:
• 1. Who claimed Australia for UK?
2. List 1 reason why the UK wanted Australia.
WW1
• World War I began for several different reasons:
– 1. Nationalism
– 2. Militarism
– 3. Imperialism
– 4. Alliance System
– 5. The Assignation of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Did you know?
• Nationalism-the love of one’s country
• Militarism- using strong armies and threat of war to
bully others
• Imperialism- Africa was the last unknown-all of Europe
wanted to gain as much land as possible and this was
the last undiscovered land-known as the “Scramble for
Africa”
• Alliance System- 2 main systems- the Allied and the
Central Powers
• Allied- Russia, France, and Britain
• Central Powers-Austria-Hungry, Ottoman Empire,
Germany, and Bulgaria
Did you know?
• World War I begins when the Archduke Franz
Ferdinand was shot and killed by a member of
the Black Hand, a pro Serbia group
• After he died, the alliance system folded
together and each country begin attacking
one other
• World War I became known as the Great War
• It lasted 4 years 1914-1919
Did you know?
• During WWI, Russia had its own struggle• The Russian Revolution begin in 1917 in an
attempt to overthrow their ruler, the Czar of
Russia
Treaty of Versailles
• The Treaty of Versailles ended WWI and it had
3 main parts targeted at Germany…in the
Allied minds it was Germany’s fault so they
should be punished
• 1. Germany’s military was reduced by 2/3
• 2. Part of Germany’s land was given to the
Allied
• 3. Germany had to pay reparations (war
debts) to Allied Powers
Really…
During WWI, civil war broke out in Russia.
The military refused to help the czar.
As a result, the czar was overthrow . He and his
family were kidnapped.
A new government was established under Lenin.
It had the roots of communism.
Bellringer # 19
• Copy and Answer the Questions:
• 1. What document ended WWI?
• 2. Which country was blamed for WWI?
Bellringer # 20
• Copy and Answer the Questions:
• 1. Who took over as ruler of Russia after the
czar was kidnapped?
• 2. Which country was the Treaty of Versailles
aimed at punishing?
Change and Conflict in Europe
• After WWI, Americans enjoyed good times.
• From 1919 to mid-20s, the soldiers returned
home, the women returned to the home instead
of the factory, easy credit was available to
purchase large items, and construction increased,
as did home loans.
• This was known as the “Roaring 20s”
• 1929-the Stock Market fell due to speculationgambling on the market, easy credit, decline of
home construction, and banks closed.
Bellringer #21
• Copy and Answer:
• 1. List 1 fact from the Depression.
• 2. Which came first the Depression or WWI?
WW2
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World War II
The Treaty of Versailles left Germany ready for revenge.
Germany’s economy was in poor shape.
In 1933, Adolf Hitler was elected to rule Germany. He
was a member of the National Socialist (Nazi) Party and
believed that fascism was the only way to help
Germany.
• Fascism is a gov’t system ruled by a dictator with a
strong military to enforce laws-extreme form of
nationalism and patriotism-also strong racist beliefs
• Hilter felt it was nescessary to have a reason for the
condition of Germany besides the truth (effects of
WWI/depression) blamed the Jewish race
Holocaust & Hilter
• Hitler and his military took property from Jews
and sent them along with anyone who
opposed him to the concentration camps
• This lead to the Holocaust which resulted
killing at least 6 million Jews and others
• In 1934, Hitler took control of the military.
• In 1939, Hitler invaded Poland and WWII had
began.
Bellringer # 22
• Copy and Answer:
• Define fascism.
• Who were the two groups Hitler targeted for
the problems of Germany?
Timeline-Order events.. Put them in Sequence
Order with Dates- Group Activity
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Italy takes control of Ethiopia
Japan forms an alliance with Germany
Hitler commits suicide
Battle of Britain begins
US declares war on Japan
Adolf Hitler takes control of Germany
Hitler seizes control of Czechoslovakia
Japan surrenders
Germany surrenders
US drops atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan
US drops atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan
Bellringer # 23
• Copy and Answer the Questions:
• 1. When did Mussolini take power?
• 2. Why do you think Italy and Germany
surrender at the same time?