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Why Is The World Like It Is?
Investigation:Latin America
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
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Why Is The World Like It Is?
Investigation: Latin America
This is a full 9-week investigation of the continent of N/S America. Be prepared to learn how geography, culture, history, and civics all work together to make Latin America what it is. You will be using a variety of resources, some given to you and some you will find on your own. You will complete four 2-week long units and one week for a culminating thesis. Be prepared to think hard, to extend your knowledge, and learn a lot. Sharpen your pencils and wipe off your keyboards!
Table of Contents:
INVESTIGATION 1: GEOGRAPHY OF Latin AmericaEssential QuestionLesson ResourcesProjectRubric(s)
INVESTIGATION 2: CURRENT CULTURES OF Latin AmericaEssential QuestionLesson ResourcesProjectRubric(s)
INVESTIGATION 3: CURRENT CIVICS OF Latin AmericaEssential QuestionLesson ResourcesProjectRubric(s)
INVESTIGATION 4: HISTORY OF Latin America (Ancient Civilizations)Essential QuestionLesson ResourcesProjectRubric(s)
CULMINATING PROJECT: ESSAYQuestionRubric
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INVESTIGATION 1: GEOGRAPHY OF Latin America
Objective: You will have to work through the project in order to answer the essential question below. The key idea in this investigation is to do the following:
1. Understand the essential question. You should be able to explain what you are trying to research by using your own words, not directly repeating the essential question word for word. It is important to have a clear understanding of what you are trying to research.
2. Immerse yourself in a lot of research about your topic. It is not uncommon to have up to 10 sources of information to help you get to an answer to the essential question.
3. Understand the project that you are being evaluated on. Do you understand what you are supposed to do? Do you know the difference between a quality project and one that is insufficient?
4. You must be able to answer the essential question completely, and sensibly. You have to gain knowledge of a few key points to answer the essential question and expand on those key points with details.
Unpacking the essential question for understanding:
1. What is geography?
2. What does the word “influenced” mean as used in the essential question?
3. What factors contribute to a “society” and what is a “society”?
4. What do you need to research?
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION
How has the geography of Latin America influenced society today?
Why Is The World Like It Is?
INVESTIGATION 1: GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA
Lesson Resources (in addition to your textbook)
National Geographic
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/continents/south-america/
o Physical Geography of South Americao Links to other information
5 Themes of Geography Prezi:
http://prezi.com/2ovhrrahq0ys/5-themes-of-geographyeurope-edition/
o Understand the 5 themes of geography (place, movement, human-environment interaction, location, region)
o Determine how the 5 themes interact with one another to help answer the essential question
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INVESTIGATION 1: GEOGRAPHY OF Latin America
Project Directions: Travel Brochure
For your presentation please adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Follow template given in MSWord (File>New>Brochures & Booklets>Brochure>Travel Brochure)
2. Have fun by making up a fake travel agency, address and phone number3. Include a few graphics and pictures that enhance your brochure (not just take up
space)4. Make sure you include some information about each of the 5 themes of geography5. Make sure you tie together how GEOGRAPHY impacts current SOCIETY, be sure to
answer the question as it isa. For example, if geography influenced the formation of country borders,
explain how that happened (through what war, what natural weather event, etc)
b. How does geography impact people today?6. Make sure you go back to page 3 and re-read the “unpacking the essential question
for understanding” questions to double check your work for completeness7.
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INVESTIGATION 1: GEOGRAPHY OF Latin America
Project Rubric4 3 2 1
Student demonstrated in-depth understanding of concepts and expanded his/her thinking beyond the question. Connections were made to outside references and text details fully support ideas generated. No spelling, grammatical or mechanical errors are noted. The answer is well-developed and well written.
Student demonstrated grade-appropriate understanding of concepts and thinking is connected to question asked and text. Text details used support the answer written. Little or few errors were made in spelling, grammar, and/or mechanics. The answer written is grade-level appropriate.
Student demonstrated minimal understanding of concepts and answered question with partial or superficial responses. Connections to text are weak or nonexistent. Errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics. Response written is below grade level expectation.
Student did not demonstrate comprehension of question or concepts. Response is off task or invalid. No connections made to text. Spelling, grammar and mechanical errors are abundant. Response indicates a lack of understanding.
Task Description 4 3 2 1
Visually appealing brochure
Brochure produced of quality and rigor
Essential question unpacked as outlined
Essential question answered and included evidence of new, original knowledge gained
Graphics, visuals professional in appearance
TOTAL: ___________/20
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INVESTIGATION 2: CURRENT CULTURES OF Latin America
Objective: You will have to work through the project in order to answer the essential question below. The key idea in this investigation is to do the following:
1. Understand the essential question. You should be able to explain what you are trying to research by using your own words, not directly repeating the essential question word for word. It is important to have a clear understanding of what you are trying to research.
2. Immerse yourself in a lot of research about your topic. It is not uncommon to have up to 10 sources of information to help you get to an answer to the essential question.
3. Understand the project that you are being evaluated on. Do you understand what you are supposed to do? Do you know the difference between a quality project and one that is insufficient?
4. You must be able to answer the essential question completely, and sensibly. You have to gain knowledge of a few key points to answer the essential question and expand on those key points with details.
Unpacking the essential question for understanding:
1. Why do people live where they do?2. How does population impact the land?
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION
Why do people populate certain geographical areas over others?
Why Is The World Like It Is?
INVESTIGATION 2: CURRENT CULTURES OF AFRICA
Lesson Resources (besides your textbook)
Interactive World Population Map
http://www.prb.org/Publications/Datasheets/2013/2013-world-population-data-sheet/world-map.aspx#map/world/population/2013
o Interactive mapo Includes infographico Various other links
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INVESTIGATION 2: CURRENT CULTURES OF AFRICA
Project: Population Map
Directions: You are going to create a population map that includes all of the countries of Latin America.
Process:1. You need to gather your materials:
a. 11X17 map of Latin Americab. Colors (crayons/pencils/markers)c. Resources you plan to use to research
2. Determine your own charting system (legend/key/scale/etc) that indicates how many people are in each area. For example, a (= 10,000 people). You must know all of the populations before you begin to decide this amount. You may decide on a color-coded system too. Estimations are acceptable.
3. Your map must be colorful and visually appealing, as well as accurate and up-to-date.4. You must answer the essential question as well.
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INVESTIGATION 2: CURRENT CULTURES OF AFRICA
Rubric:
4 3 2 1
Student demonstrated in-depth understanding of concepts and expanded his/her thinking beyond the question. Connections were made to outside references and text details fully support ideas generated. No spelling, grammatical or mechanical errors are noted. The answer is well-developed and well written.
Student demonstrated grade-appropriate understanding of concepts and thinking is connected to question asked and text. Text details used support the answer written. Little or few errors were made in spelling, grammar, and/or mechanics. The answer written is grade-level appropriate.
Student demonstrated minimal understanding of concepts and answered question with partial or superficial responses. Connections to text are weak or nonexistent. Errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics. Response written is below grade level expectation.
Student did not demonstrate comprehension of question or concepts. Response is off task or invalid. No connections made to text. Spelling, grammar and mechanical errors are abundant. Response indicates a lack of understanding.
TASK 4 3 2 1
Map is neat, visually appealing
Charting system is logical and accurate
Information came from reliable sources, no inaccurate info
Essential question answered
Completed on time, as per directions
TOTAL: /20
Comments:
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INVESTIGATION 3: CURRENT CIVICS OF Latin America
Objective: You will have to work through the project in order to answer the essential question below. The key idea in this investigation is to do the following:
1. Understand the essential question. You should be able to explain what you are trying to research by using your own words, not directly repeating the essential question word for word. It is important to have a clear understanding of what you are trying to research.
2. Immerse yourself in a lot of research about your topic. It is not uncommon to have up to 10 sources of information to help you get to an answer to the essential question.
3. Understand the project that you are being evaluated on. Do you understand what you are supposed to do? Do you know the difference between a quality project and one that is insufficient?
4. You must be able to answer the essential question completely, and sensibly. You have to gain knowledge of a few key points to answer the essential question and expand on those key points with details.
Unpacking the essential question for understanding:1. What is a barrier? Corridor? And natural resource?2. What makes up the economy of many Latin American countries?3. What is the cause-effect relationship between barriers and economy?4. What have people done to try and help their economy?
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION
How do the barriers, corridors and natural resources impact the economies of Latin American countries?
Why Is The World Like It Is?
INVESTIGATION 3: CURRENT CIVICS OF Latin America
Lesson Resources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_American_Economic_System
Explains the Latin American economic system
http://www.latameconomy.org/en/
Economic outlook for Latin American countries
You may also Google key words from the essential question to help you find additional resources
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INVESTIGATION 3: CURRENT CIVICS OF Latin America
Project: Visual (Your Choice)
Directions: You must create a visual the represents all of the important parts of the essential question and provides a detailed answer. You should highlight three major countries in Latin America
Process: (varies by student)1. Decide on your visual you want to create and gather materials for it2. Make sure your visual addresses each component of the rubric and essential question3.
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INVESTIGATION 3: CURRENT CIVICS OF AFRICA
Rubric:
4 3 2 1
Student demonstrated in-depth understanding of concepts and expanded his/her thinking beyond the question. Connections were made to outside references and text details fully support ideas generated. No spelling, grammatical or mechanical errors are noted. The answer is well-developed and well written.
Student demonstrated grade-appropriate understanding of concepts and thinking is connected to question asked and text. Text details used support the answer written. Little or few errors were made in spelling, grammar, and/or mechanics. The answer written is grade-level appropriate.
Student demonstrated minimal understanding of concepts and answered question with partial or superficial responses. Connections to text are weak or nonexistent. Errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics. Response written is below grade level expectation.
Student did not demonstrate comprehension of question or concepts. Response is off task or invalid. No connections made to text. Spelling, grammar and mechanical errors are abundant. Response indicates a lack of understanding.
TASK 4 3 2 1
Barriers, corridors, natural resources for each country stated
3 countries highlighted
Neat, visually appealing, factual, true information
Essential question answered as per directions
Connections between barriers, natural resources and corridors were made, as well as how people adapt to such
TOTAL:Comments:
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INVESTIGATION 4: HISTORY OF Latin America
Objective: You will have to work through the project in order to answer the essential question below. The key idea in this investigation is to do the following:
1. Understand the essential question. You should be able to explain what you are trying to research by using your own words, not directly repeating the essential question word for word. It is important to have a clear understanding of what you are trying to research.
2. Immerse yourself in a lot of research about your topic. It is not uncommon to have up to 10 sources of information to help you get to an answer to the essential question.
3. Understand the project that you are being evaluated on. Do you understand what you are supposed to do? Do you know the difference between a quality project and one that is insufficient?
4. You must be able to answer the essential question completely, and sensibly. You have to gain knowledge of a few key points to answer the essential question and expand on those key points with details.
Unpacking the essential question for understanding:1. What is culture? What things are parts of culture? Who were the ancient cultures?
2. What lasting impact do some of the cultures still have?
3. Are there members of these ancient cultures still alive today, and do they practice some ancient traditions?
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION
Why do you think that the ancient cultures of Latin America are still popular today?
Why Is The World Like It Is?
INVESTIGATION 4: HISTORY OF Latin America
Lesson Resources
http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/spring08/MacFarlane/south.html
Describes Inca and Nazca civilizations
https://sites.google.com/a/msad51.org/student-research/NYMS/ancient-civilizations-of-latin-america
Database for information of all ancient civilizations of Latin America
You may also Google various keywords: ancient civilizations, Latin America, timelines, etc
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Project: Ancient Civilizations Timeline
Directions: You are going to create a timeline that illustrates the rise and fall of one of the major ancient civilizations in Latin America. It is important to include the explorers as well, as it is due to the explorers (more often than not) that the ancient civilizations fell.
Process:1. Research and select an ancient civilization that was prominent in Latin America2. Include a map of where the civilization was located3. Include a detailed timeline with at least 10 major events of the civilization4. Include the fall of the civilization and the REASON why the society collapsed5. Make sure your timeline is visually appealing, neat and answers the essential question.
You must include a separate paragraph that does this.6. Highlight at least 3 elements that are still popular today from that ancient culture
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Rubric
4 3 2 1
Student demonstrated in-depth understanding of concepts and expanded his/her thinking beyond the question. Connections were made to outside references and text details fully support ideas generated. No spelling, grammatical or mechanical errors are noted. The answer is well-developed and well written.
Student demonstrated grade-appropriate understanding of concepts and thinking is connected to question asked and text. Text details used support the answer written. Little or few errors were made in spelling, grammar, and/or mechanics. The answer written is grade-level appropriate.
Student demonstrated minimal understanding of concepts and answered question with partial or superficial responses. Connections to text are weak or nonexistent. Errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics. Response written is below grade level expectation.
Student did not demonstrate comprehension of question or concepts. Response is off task or invalid. No connections made to text. Spelling, grammar and mechanical errors are abundant. Response indicates a lack of understanding.
TASK 4 3 2 1
Essential question answered completely and with new thought
10 Major events in timeline & explorer
Map of location of civilization
Reason for fall stated clearly
Neat, visually appealing, easy to read and understand
3 elements of ancient culture that exist today, in some form
TOTAL:
Comments:
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FINAL ASSESSMENT
Final Assessment: Essay
Answer the above question using a formal essay style of informative writing and following the guidelines of the attached rubric. Make sure to completely cite your sources. Your essay should be no less than 4 paragraphs long, including an introductory and concluding paragraph.
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How does tourism impact Latin America? Think of the varied ways: economy, pollution, and crime
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Writing Scoring Guide- Informative/ Explanatory
Name:_________________________________ Assignment: ___________________________________
Scoring Guide
5- Exceeds requirement for skill mastery and demonstrates an in-depth use of skill
4- Meets requirement for skill mastery
3- Shows growth toward meeting requirement for skill mastery
2- Needs development of skill for mastery
0- No evidence of understanding skill is provided
Type and Purpose of Writing: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. (W.6.2)
Task Description 5 4 3 2 0Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.Establish and maintain a formal style.Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
Production and Distribution of Writing
Task Description 5 4 3 2 0Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience (W.6.4)With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach (W.6.5)Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages in a single sitting (W.6.6)
Research to Build and Present Knowledge:
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Task Description 5 4 3 2 0Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate (W.6.7)Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources (W.6.8)Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Apply appropriate grade 6 Reading standards to literary nonfiction to support claim(s) and reasons – if applicable (W.6.9)
Total Points: ________________/ _______________ Teacher Comments:
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