Students have worked in social studies to divide the countries of Africa into Teacher-Led regions. They will now conduct internet research to identify the type of Activities climate for each country and that is predominate to each region. Review regions of Africa briefly as indicated on maps that students have created. Divide students into groups of two. Provide each team with assignment handouts to explore two climate and influencing factors in one region per team. Make sure that each team is able to access Internet and Excel African continent database. Monitor and assist as needed. Discuss assignment and divide work responsibilities. Student-Centered Define and describe weather and climate terms included on worksheet using Activities Encarta reference library. Conduct research to determine influences on climate types. Access website and identify predominate climate in each country in assigned region. Add climate type and description to Excel database. Create 1-page write up to describe climate in assigned region. Content resources (books, articles, speakers, Software/Web Resources Resources handouts, materials, etc.) etc.) Needed Assignment instruction sheet that includes Climate of African continent by climate terms to define. country. Map of African countries divided into regions or Excel database listing regions. MSN Encarta Reference Library from MS Office 2007 applications. Hardware (computers, TV, DVD, etc.) Other media, video, satellite, etc. Computer lab with minimum of 25 desktops or mobile lab with individual laptops. Formative assessment as students complete activity. Student Evaluation of 1-page write up of climate in assigned region. Assessment Strategy Responses to questions related to climate definitions on unit test. Responses to questions related to influences on climate on unit test.
Teacher-Led Activities Students have worked in social studies to divide the countries of Africa into regions. They will now conduct internet research to identify the type of climate for each country and that is predominate to each region. Review regions of Africa briefly as indicated on maps that students have created. Divide students into groups of two. Provide each team with assignment handouts to explore two climate and influencing factors in one region per team. Make sure that each team is able to access Internet and Excel African continent database. Monitor and assist as needed. Student-Centered Activities Discuss assignment and divide work responsibilities. Define and describe weather and climate terms included on worksheet using Encarta reference library. Conduct research to determine influences on climate types. Access website and identify predominate climate in each country in assigned region. Add climate type and description to Excel database. Create 1-page write up to describe climate in assigned region. Resources Needed Content resources (books, articles, speakers, handouts, materials, etc.) Software/Web Resources etc.) Assignment instruction sheet that includes climate terms to define. Map of African countries divided into regions or Excel database listing regions. Climate of African continent by country. MSN Encarta Reference Library from MS Office 2007 applications. Hardware (computers, TV, DVD, etc.) Other media, video, satellite, etc. Computer lab with minimum of 25 desktops or mobile lab with individual laptops. Student Assessment Strategy Formative assessment as students complete activity. Evaluation of 1-page write up of climate in assigned region. Responses to questions related to climate definitions on unit test. Responses to questions related to influences on climate on unit test.
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