Suffolk Public School`s Portfolio Packet 2013-2014

Suffolk Public School’s
Portfolio Packet
2013-2014
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Nine Weeks
Student’s Name: ______________________________
School: ____________________________________
Accelerated Course: 8th Geography
Core Teacher: _______ Block: ______
Gifted Resource Teacher: ______________________
This packet must be submitted at the conclusion of this nine week grading
period, along with evidence of completed work.
Date Submitted: __________________________________
_______________________________ ____________________________________
Student Signature
GRT Signature
These unit packets can be electronically accessed at http://blogs.spsk12.net/spsgifted/. If there are ever any
questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your assigned Geography Teacher or Gifted Resource
Teacher.
GRT (KFMS): Debra Curran
Email: debracurran@spsk12.net
GRT (JYMS): Linda Perry-Clarke
Email: lindaperry-clarke@spsk12.net
GRT (FGMS):Linda Ellis
Email: lindaellis@spsk12.net
GRT: (JFKMS): Michael McClain__________Email: michaelmcclain@spsk12.net
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Expectations:
1. All assignments are due on the assigned date. Students are expected to follow the handbook
policy for all assignments.
2. Students will be responsible for seeking out missing work due to absences.
Student Name _______________________
(please print)
Parent Signature: __________________________________
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Latin America, Caribbean, North Africa, Southwest Asia, Sub-Saharan
Africa, Asia
Welcome to the third nine weeks of World Geography! Students will complete
this packet independently at home.
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Any other materials that we work on in class will be given to
you at the appropriate time. We will be working from the
following SOLs this nine weeks when the students are in class:
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WG.4 – The student will locate and analyze physical, economic, and cultural characteristics of
world regions: Latin America, Caribbean, North Africa, Southwest Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa,
Asia
Latin America
Central
America
South
America
Caribbean
North Africa
Southwest
Asia
Sub-Saharan
Asia
Africa
(Middle East)
Mexico
Colombia
Belize
Venezuela
Guatemala
Guyana
El Salvador
Suriname
Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
French
Guiana
Cuba
Land size
Haiti
GDP
Bolivia
Brazil
Algeria
Kuwait
South Africa
Afghanistan
Libya
Gabon
Pakistan
Dominican
Republic
Population
United Arab
Emirates
Botswana
Nepal
Egypt
Qatar
Israel
Land size
Saudi Arabia
Population
Paraguay
Iran
Argentina
Turkey
Uruguay
Chile
South Asia
Jamaica
Ecuador
Peru
GDP
Land size
Bhutan
Democratic
Republic of
Congo
Bangladesh
Sudan
Sri Lanka
Chad
India
Southeast Asia
Mozambique
Philippines
Madagascar
Indonesia
Population
Malaysia
Nigeria
Thailand
Ethiopia
Cambodia
Democratic
Republic of
Congo
Burma
(Myanmar)
South Africa
Vietnam
Tanzania
Singapore
Kenya
Brunei
Laos
East Asia
Mongolia
China (People’s
Republic of
China)
Japan
Taiwan
(Republic of
China)
North Korea
South Korea
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Passport to the World
Understanding By Design Unit Plan
Title – Passport to the World
Subject/Course – Geography
Topic – Cultural Connections
Grade: 8
Designers: Curran, Ellis, McClain, Perry-Clarke
Topics
Latin America, Caribbean, North Africa, Southwest Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia
Stage 1 – Desired Results
Established Goals:
Quest Standards:
Q1.1 The students will apply problem solving skills (i.e.: identify problems, formulate hypotheses, generate
ideas, employ deductive reasoning, choose and apply solutions) to achieve an outcome or solution to problems.
Q1.2 The students will use critical thinking skills (i.e.: inquiry, abstract logical thinking, inductive reasoning,
critical analysis, and the ability to find and use information) to achieve understanding, evaluate view points, and
solve problems.
Q1.3 The students will be able to use effective communication in processing complex problems.
Q2.1 The students will be able to identify and utilize inductive and deductive thinking processes.
Q2.2 The students will gather and assess relevant information using abstract ideas to interpret the information
effectively.
Q2.3 The students will arrive at well reasoned conclusions and solutions, testing them against relevant criteria
and standards.
Geography Standards:
WG.4 The students will locate and analyze physical, economic, and cultural characteristics of world regions:
Latin America, Caribbean, North Africa, Southwest Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia
Students will Understand:
Essential Questions:
1. The development of a region is influenced by
many factors, including physical, economic, and
cultural characteristics.
2. The interaction of humans with their
environment affects the development of a region.
3. Different criteria may be used to determine a
country’s relative importance.
4. Elements of the physical environment, such as
major bodies of water and mountains, influence
the economic and cultural characteristics of
regions.
1. In what ways do physical, economic, and
cultural characteristics influence regional
development?
2. What are some ways that human interaction
with the environment affects the development
of a region?
3. What are some criteria that may be used to
determine a country’s relative importance?
4. What impact do elements of the physical
environment, such as major bodies of water
and mountains, have on countries in a
region?
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Students will be able to….
1. Identify primary ideas expressed in graphic data.
2. Gather, classify, and interpret information.
3. Draw conclusions and make inferences about data.
4. Explain cause-and-effect relationships.
5. Identify and locate regions, continents, oceans, and major features on maps and globes.
6. Participate in problem solving
Students will know….
1. About human interaction with the environment
2. Criteria for determining relative importance of countries
3. Impact of physical elements in the countries
Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence
1. Completed Gifted and Talented Portfolio
2. Research will be focused on: regions, countries, physical characteristics, economic characteristics and
cultural characteristics.
3. Project choices:
a. Travel Journal (1500 words)
b. Documentary – Movie/slideshow
c. Travel commercial
Stage 3 – Learning Plan
Learning activities:
1. Students will work independently to meet project due dates.
2. Students will demonstrate research capabilities by successfully completing the research journals for
their country.
3. Students will create a travel journal, documentary, or travel commercial.
4. The teacher will provide a positive learning environment to foster student independent learning.
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Your final project must contain the following items:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
Completed Gifted and Talented Portfolio
Research will be focused on: regions, countries, physical characteristics, economic characteristics and
cultural characteristics.
Choose one of the following:
a. Travel Journal (1500 words)
b. Documentary - Movie
c. Travel Commercial
Each project must include all the research found on your region and country.
Region
Country
Map
Map
Describe physical characteristics that influence
regional development.
What is the impact of the physical environment on
the country?
Describe economic characteristics that influence
regional development.
5 Themes of Geography – “Place”
 Must include all information from research
questions.
Describe how cultural characteristics influence
regional development.
Choice A
Travel Journal (1500 words)
You are to become a Peace Corps volunteer. Explain your travels
throughout the region and country.
Must include the following: (may be digital)
 Cover
 10 pages – include your research information
 Journal must highlight a two week journey through your region/country (travels must reflect
research)
 One regional map and one country map
 Create one stamp to represent your country. (2” square”)
 Works cited page for references – follow MLA style
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Choice B –Movie-Documentary
You are an anthropologist studying your region and country. Create a
documentary explaining your travels and research.
Movie may be presented as a show for the Travel Channel or the
National Geographic Channel.
Must include the following:
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Opening must have a flashy title, an illustration, and your name.
2-3 minutes based on your research
2 maps (one of the region and one of the country)
Must include music and pictures related to research
Works cited page for references – follow MLA style
Credits
Choice C – Travel Commercial
You are a travel agent trying to boost tourism in your country and region.
Create a commercial (movie/slide show) highlighting your research.
Requirements for a Travel Commercial must include the following:
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Opening attention grabber
10 pictures (The pictures/text should be relevant to your research.)
2 maps (one of the region and one of the country)
2 minutes (if video)/10 slides and text (if slideshow)
Video must be edited and polished
Works cited page
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Complete the following questions for your assigned region.
WG.4 Locate and analyze physical, economic, and cultural characteristics of world regions: Latin
America, Caribbean, North Africa, Southwest Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa or Asia.
Research Questions
CIAworldfactbook.gov
Complete the following questions, for your assigned region/country.
What are three ways physical characteristics influence regional development?
1.__________________________________________________________________________________
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2.__________________________________________________________________________________
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3.__________________________________________________________________________________
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What are three economic characteristics that influence regional development?
1.__________________________________________________________________________________
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2.__________________________________________________________________________________
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3.___________________________________________________________________________
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What are three ways cultural characteristics influence regional development?
1.__________________________________________________________________________________
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2.__________________________________________________________________________________
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3.__________________________________________________________________________________
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Include a present day map of your assigned region and a map of your selected country. (List below.)
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Region _____________________
Country ____________________
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Place (Theme of Geography)
Human Characteristic “Culture”
www.everyculture.com
Directions:
1. Choose one of the countries from your assigned region. List your country ______________
2. Complete the following research questions.
Research Journal
Daily Life:
1. What is a common occupation for a man in your country? What is the typical role of the male?
____________________________________________________________________________
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2. What is a common occupation for a woman in your country? What is the typical role of the female?
____________________________________________________________________________
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3. What is a typical day like for someone of your age in the country?
____________________________________________________________________________
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4. What do people do for fun or relaxation in your country?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
5. Is equality important to people in your country? Give an example to support your answer.
____________________________________________________________________________
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6. What is a common food in your country?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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7. What is a great tradition in your country?
____________________________________________________________________________
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8. Religion: What is the main religion of your country?
Educ350-shima.blogspot.com
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9. How does religion play a role in the lives of the people of your country? Explain.
____________________________________________________________________________
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10. Language: What is the major language/s of your country?
____________________________________________________________________________
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11. Arts: Give an example of a common art form of your country.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
12. Communication: How do people communicate in your country?
____________________________________________________________________________
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13. Etiquette: What is a proper greeting in your country? What is proper behavior in your country?
____________________________________________________________________________
14. What is something that is taboo or rude, in your country?
____________________________________________________________________________
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15. What is a major problem facing your country?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
16. What major holiday is celebrated in your country? How do the people celebrate?
____________________________________________________________________________
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Reflection Rubric
Block ______Name _____________________________________________________Date __________________________
Select a lesson that was presented to you when the Gifted Resource Teacher was in your class this quarter. Construct a personal
narrative (at least 1 page) in which you fully develop your voice addressing the main topic/s covered from the lesson. [1] Include the
important elements of the lesson and how it connects to your life [2] what aspects of this lesson were particularly positive or negative to
your own personal academic development and learning style (Metacognition), [3] what would you do to improve the lesson if you were
given the opportunity to present the lesson yourself (If you wouldn’t change the lesson, you must fully justify why). You will be scored
based on the following RUBRIC:
CRITERIA
EXCEEDS THE
STANDARD
25 points
MEETS THE
STANDARD
22 points
NEARLY MEETS
THE STANDARD
19 points
LITTLE
EVIDENCE OF
THE STANDARD
UNDERSTANDING
PERSONAL RESPONSE
CRITICAL RESPONSE
I recall the important
elements of the lesson in
order, with details. My
response has a sense of
story.
I made connections from my life
to the lesson. I made connections
to my own personal academic
development and learning style. I
give details to explain my
connections.
I tell what I think about the
lesson. I support it with
details from the lesson or
my life.
Presentation is neat,
orderly, and has no
mechanics and usage
errors
I recall the important
elements of the lesson in
order. My response has
a sense of story.
I made connections from my life
or to my own personal
academic development and
learning style to the lesson. I give
few details to explain my
connections.
I tell what I think about the
lesson. I support it with
details from the lesson.
Presentation is neat,
orderly, and has few
mechanics and usage
errors
I recall some important
elements of the lesson. The
elements are not in order
and/or complete.
I made connections from my life or
to my own personal academic
development and learning style to
the lesson. I lack details to explain
my connections.
I tell what I think about the
lesson, but I don't use
details from class.
Presentation is sloppy,
has little sense of order,
and has several
mechanics and usage
errors
I recall elements of the
lesson. They may not be
important or complete.
I tell events from the lesson and/or
my life, but they are not connected.
I tell about the lesson
without telling what I think.
Presentation is sloppy,
no sense of order, and
has many mechanics
and usage errors
17 points
PRESENTATION
100 Points Total
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TEACHER COMMENTS :
Total Score:
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Name _________________________
“Passport to the World”
Due Date
Portfolio Submissions
Daily Grade
Grade
(100 point total)
Reflection
Lesson Topic: __________________________________________
Test Grade
Travel Journal (1500 words)
Choose One
Project
Documentary Movie
Travel Commercial
Region
____________
Country
____________
Research Journal
____________
Project Choice
____________
Teacher Comments:
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