Natural+regions



Unit Title: The Development of Natural Regions

Key Concept Development

Related Concepts Management and Intervention, sustainability

Global Context: Globalization and sustainability The impact of decision-making on humankind and the environment

Statement of Inquiry:

Humans change the local environment to meet their needs, developing their settlements in similar ways around the world according to the location and available resources; the success of these settlements depends on whether they are able to manage local resources in a sustainable manner.


 * World Geography Games **

http://lizardpoint.com/geography/ http://www.ilike2learn.com/#nogo

This site has all different quizzes (political and physical) at different levels doing each part of Europe separately so it is easier to do:

On this quiz you click on the country it says and it colours it if you are right so it is nice and quick: []

This is the physical map, again you click on the dots and it is quick: []

http://mygeologypage.ucdavis.edu/cowen/~GEL115/115ch6.html


 * What do they have in common activity **

http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0273-olmecs.php http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olmec http://www.aztec-history.com/olmec-civilization.html http://www.yurileveratto.com/articolo.php?Id=41
 * Olmecs:**

http://www.chileparaninos.cl/temas/rapanui/index.html http://www.netaxs.com/~trance/rapanui.html http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/geography/easterisland1.htm http://www.primitivism.com/easter-island.htm
 * Rapanui**:

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/before1500/history/pueblo.htm http://historytogo.utah.gov/utah_chapters/american_indians/anasazi.html http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/ahc/who_were_the_anasazi.html http://www.ehow.com/about_5481257_anasazi-indians.html http://historyforkids.org/learn/southamerica/before1500/history/moche.htm http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/history/tattooed-mummy/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/tvradio/programmes/horizon/peru_prog_summary.shtml http://www.lahistoriadelperu.com/2010/05/cultura-mochica.html
 * Anasazi**:
 * Moche:**

http://india.mrdonn.org/indus.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/indus_valley/ http://www.ushistory.org/civ/8a.asp http://historyforkids.org/learn/india/history/harappa.htm
 * Indus Valley:**

=Sustainability=

__**Sustainability Videos:**__

Sustainability for All: Jonathon Porritt at TEDxExeter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39bPjnFBt-o

Sustainability Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5r4loXPyx8

Individual Sustainability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDlowkyqTqw

Environmental and Water Management in Colombia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcsGysIjseA

Colombias Amazonas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aXMQ8vdRos

Wastewater: Where does it go?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaXth88i7rk

Don't Waste your Waste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr_DGf77OhM

The Future of Energy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz_L6KuqvFI

50 Ways to Help the Planet: http://www.50waystohelp.com/

40 Unexpected Ways you can Help the Environment RIght now: http://greatist.com/happiness/ways-help-environment


 * Successful development projects **: http://www.unep.org/greeneconomy/SuccessStories/tabid/29863/language/en-US/Default.aspx

Global Goals for Sustainable Development

https://vimeo.com/138852758 https://www.tes.com/worldslargestlesson/teachers-guide/ http://www.globalgoals.org/

European Tours

These webpages will give you ideas of what tour companies offer:

Castles: [] Guided tours:[] Train tours: [] River tours: [] Cultural tours: []

Additional European Resources

Geography Websites

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/REVgeography.htm

Google Earth

http://earth.google.es/

World atlas explore your world

http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/eulnd.htm

http://www.factmonster.com/atlas/

Geography Glossary

http://geography.about.com/od/geographyglossary/Geography_Glossary.htm

Create Map (Global Mapper Software):

http://www.globalmapper.com/?gclid=CJWVi4DgkKECFYEA4wodZDT2Mw

Physical Geography Overview

http://geography.about.com/od/physicalgeography/a/physicalgeo.htm

Outline Maps

http://www.eduplace.com/

What is Europe's and Russia's longest river?

http://geography.about.com/library/faq/blqzrussiariver.htm

Geopolitical, cultural & tourist information about all countries of Europe:

http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/infopays/menu_XWE.html

Europe

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe

Mountains of Europe

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountains#Europe

Major Rivers EUROPE

http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/euriv.htm

List of rivers of Europe

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rivers_of_Europe

Physical Geography:: EUROPE

http://www.rivernet.org/ern.htm

European Environment Agency: european waters

http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/water/european-waters/lakes

List of largest lakes of Europe

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_lakes_of_Europe

Geography Bingo Cards

http://www.bingocardcreator.com/bingo-cards/geography/european-mountains

GEOGRAPHY quizzes

http://www.ilike2learn.com/

Geography worksheets ~ Key stage 3 - Physical geography

http://www.gesvt.com/eitrweb/geolist1.htm

Map Quiz Europe PHYSICAL FEATURES

http://www.harpercollege.edu/mhealy/mapquiz/europe/euphyfr.htm

Map Quiz Europe PHYSIOGRAPHIC REGIONS

http://www.harpercollege.edu/mhealy/mapquiz/europe/euprgfr.htm

Interactive crossword puzzle: Europe

http://www.factmonster.com/xwords/europe.html

Europe Rivers Map Quiz

http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/Europe/Europe%20Rivers.html

European Lakes, Rivers, Bays, and Seas Map Quiz

http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/Europe/Europe%20Water.html

Label the Map of European Rivers

http://www.enchantedlearning.com

European Climate Assessment & Dataset (ECA&D)

http://eca.knmi.nl/

Europe climate

http://www.europeword.com/blog/europe/europe-climate-mildly-spectacular/

Europe free online flash game

http://www.mousebreaker.com/games/geogeniuseurope