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Quarter 1

Chapter 1:Foundations

(updated 9/17/18)

Relate the elements ofgeography and culture tothe biblical storyline

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Evaluateenvironmentalism andmulticulturalism from aChristian worldview

2.

Explain why the Biblestoryline is important togeography

3.

Define culture and relateit to the Creation Mandate

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Explain why cultures area mixture of good and bad

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Relate the key elementsof geography (cultureand land) to the MosaicCovenant

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Defend the biblical viewof creation stewardshipagainst competing views

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Defend the biblical viewof cultures againstcompeting views

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Geography andCulture in the Bible

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Biblical Foundationsfor StudyingGeography andCulture

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Chapter 1 Review3.Chapter 1 Test4 .

Textbook pp. 2-111.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.The Great Commission -Missions Focus Video

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Teacher's CD Toolkit: 1AAbraham's Journey toCanaan, 1B Paul's FirstTwo Missionary Journeys,1C Paul's Third MissionaryJourney

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Activity 1: Meet Mr. LIP!7.Activity 2: TheEnvironment and People'sResponsibility Toward It

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Activity 3: Chapter Review9.

Guide the class toconclude that people'sstewardshipresponsibilities areintegral to their culturalendeavors as illustratedby God's command toAdam in Genesis 1:28 andAdam's cultivation of thegarden.

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Discuss how the Fallaffected the image of Godin man and the CreationMandate.

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Ask student volunteers toconduct a semester-longproject in which eachstudent chooses aparticular culture toresearch and evaluatefrom a Christian worldview.

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Lead discussion by utilizing theprovided questions throughout thechapter.

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Display a map to locate places asthey are discussed throughout thechapter.

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Divide students into small groupsand have them discuss the book'sdefinition and description of theCreation Mandate and the book'sdefinition of culture.

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Divide students into groups, select aBible chapter from given options,and categorize verses.

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Sketch a map of Eden andsurrounding land based on theinformation provided in Genesis 2and compare it with maps of theMiddle East.

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Write a brief paragraph thatresponds to these environmentalistswho claim that technology,economic growth, and a growinghuman population threaten theearth.

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Chapter 2:Geography:Finding OurPlace in theWorld

(updated 9/17/18)

Define geography1.Distinguish between thephysical and the humanaspects of geography

2.

Recognize that the fieldof geography isconstantly changing andimproving

3.

Locate places on a mapusing latitude andlongitude

4.

Explain map distortion,why it exists, and how toreduce it

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Identify the types of mapprojections

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Interpret a relief map7.Use mental maps toorganize andcommunicate informationabout people, places, andenvironments

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Use maps and othergeographicrepresentations to

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What is Geography?1.The Geographic Grid2 .Map Projections3.Relief Maps4.Chapter Review5.Chapter Test6 .

Textbook pp. 13-241.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.The Great Commission -Missions Focus Video

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Teacher's CD Toolkit: 2AFinding Our Place in theWorld, 2BLatitude/Longitude Grid,2C Careers in Geography

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Activity 1: Famous Men inthe History of Geography

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Activity 2: Find It!8.Activity 3: Exploring MapProjections

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Activity 4: Relief-MapShapes

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Activity 5: TopographicMap

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Activity 6: Chapter Review12.A copy of The Travels ofMarco Polo

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Discuss how the studentscould use the knowledgegleaned from economic orresource maps to enhancestewardship andencourage Christlikenessin others' lives.

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Discuss how God'scommon grace andmankind's fallen, selfishnature can be seen in thedecisions that were madewith new resources and inthose interactionsbetween new peoplegroups.

2 .

List 3 different ways thatmaps can be used tomanage God's earth forthe benefit of others.

3 .

Lead discussions by utilizing theprovided questions throughout thechapter.

1 .

Display a map and locate places asthey are introduced and discussedthroughout the chapter.

2 .

Reserve a bulletin board for postingrecent newspaper/magazine articleson geographical topics.

3 .

Read appropriate sections from TheTravels of Marco Polo to the class.

4 .

Draw an imaginary country on ablank latitude/longitude grid andindicate cities with dots in variousplaces.

5 .

Construct a covering for a globe outof construction paper and sketch arough map of the world.

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Divide the class into groups of 2 or 3students, pass out local and statemaps to the groups, and havethe students study the maps closely.Locate where they live and thelocation of their school and church.Trace the best route for commuting

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Curriculum Map - Social Studies - History-Cultural Geography - 9th Grade (4th Editio

acquire, process, andreport informationRecognize the variouscareers that requireknowledge of geography

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between the two locations.Take measurements of schoolgrounds and devise a scale andcolor a relief map of that area.

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Point out which career fields requirea knowledge of various aspects ofgeography.

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Draw a map of your city and includethe location of your church, postoffice, hospital, airport, and otherlocal points of interest.

10.

Download Google Earth and enteryour home address and zoom in andout to find churches, hospitals, andbusinesses listed on the map.

11.

Chart out your mental map of theworld by recording your thoughtsand impressions about the variousregions of the world.

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Chapter 3: TheEarth’s Surfaceand Climate

(updated 9/17/18)

Contrast the biblicalaccount of Creation withevolutionary theory

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Describe the Flood'seffect on topography

2.

Identify the threedivisions of the earth -atmosphere, lithosphere,and hydrosphere

3.

Locate and label theseven continents andfour oceans on a map

4.

Differentiate the threebasic landforms

5.

Differentiate the threeways to compare rivers

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Define and contrastfaulting and folding,weathering and erosion

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Understand the physicalprocesses that shape thepatterns of the earth'ssurface

8.

Identify the four mainphases in the history ofthe earth's surface

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Discuss how the biblicalaccount of the Floodexplains manygeographic featureslocated around the world

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Distinguish three ways tocompare rivers - length,discharge, and drainage

11.

Explain the importance ofrivers, lakes, and seas inhuman civilization

12.

Define and contrast the13.

The Earth's History1 .The Earth's Surface2.The Earth's Waters3 .The Earth's Surface- Changing Forces

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The Earth's Climate5 .The Earth'sVegetation

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Textbook pp. 27-541.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Wetlands Video5.Teacher's CD Toolkit: 3AThe Surface of the Earth

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Activity 1: The Layers ofthe Earth

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Activity 2: The Surfaces ofthe Earth

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Activity 3: The MainFeatures of the Earth

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Activity 4: Major OceanCurrents

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Activity 5: Climographs11.Activity 6: Chapter Review12.Earth Science studenttextbook

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A large world map14.

Read Genesis 7 and 8 askstudents to note all versesthat allude to the greatchanges in the earth'ssurface and possibly itsatmosphere byunderlining them.

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Explain that Christiansrely on God's eyewitnessaccount to make sense ofwhat they see.

2 .

Discuss with students thehuman propensity toworship the creaturerather than the Creator.

3 .

What would you say to afriend who says thatChristians should not beconcerned about theenvironment because onlyspiritual things reallymatter and God is goingto burn up the earth oneday anyway?

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Mount and label numerous photos ofvarious surface features andclimates found on the earth.

2 .

Watch a video about the Mount St.Helens volcano.

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Have students name famous riversand their locations and tell whatthey already know about them.

4 .

Display a large world map and havestudents locate large bodies of waterthat cut deep into continents.

5 .

Ask for a student volunteer toresearch how many people in theworld lack clean water and wherethose people are.

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Create a demonstration of erosion. 7 .Take a field trip to a local site wherethe effects of weathering anderosion are evident.

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Demonstrate the earth's ti lt,rotation, and revolution by showinga globe.

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Demonstrate the flow of air by usingthe air conditioner/heating vent andhold thin strips of paper in front of it.

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Create condensation on a cup anddiscuss how some regions rarelyreceive rain.

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Collect leaves, pine cones, grasses,and seeds from the environmentand identify the types of trees theyare from.

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Divide the class into two teams anddebate the pros and cons ofchanging biomes artificially.

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Define and contrast thetwo types of tectonicactivity - faulting andfolding

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Define and contrast thetwo external forces thatshape the earth's surface- weathering and erosion

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Explain the basic causesof the earth's climate andweather

15.

Explain the importance ofocean currents to humaninteractions

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Identify the three latitudezones - tropics,Temperate Zone, andpolar regions - anddescribe theircharacteristics

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Describe the vegetationin the three basic biomes

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Distinguish among thefour types of forests

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List examples of howbiomes influence humancivilization

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changing biomes artificially. Develop a position on climatechange and support your position.

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Chapter 4:Industry: Man’sUse of God’sResources

(updated 9/17/18)

Distinguish between thethree levels of industry:primary, secondary, andtert iary

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Identify the majorminerals mined todayand explain theirimportance

2.

Identify threerevolutionary periods inthe development ofindustry

3 .

Define infrastructure andidentify three types

4.

Distinguish betweencapitalism and socialism

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Define GDP and percapita GDP

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Distinguish between adeveloped and adeveloping country

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Identify the main purposeof trade, the distributionand importance ofresources, and thecauses of trade disputes

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Understand the economicinterdependence of theearth's regions

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Understand how human10.

Primary Industries1 .Secondary Industries2 .Tertiary Industries3 .The Wealth ofNations

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Textbook pp. 59-831.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.A Discussion of EthicsVideo

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Teacher's CD Toolkit: 4A 6.Activity 1: Life and Workin Community

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Activity 2: BountifulHarvest: "The Wagons AreRunning Over"

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Activity 3: ChartingStatistics

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Activity 4: Chapter Review10.Pit game11.Mineral collection12.Earth science student text13.Recent news article onthe U.S. trade imbalance

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Explain that ultimately allthings will be placedunder the absolute andperfect rulership of Christ.

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Draw universal principlesfrom historical examplesin Scripture for currentstewardship applications.

2 .

Discuss how everyChristian should beindustrious, or diligent, inhis work.

3 .

Describe how the firstpriority of Christiansshould be to pursuestewardship that does notconflict with love for one'sneighbor.

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Remind students that thehealth of the Christianfaith depends on carefulteaching from Scripturethat transforms living.

5 .

Discuss guidelines forconducting business in away that will honor God.

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Read and discuss at leastone of Christ's parablesabout production, such asthe parable of the rich fool.

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Develop a bulletin board around thetheme of industry in your local areaor state.

2 .

Divide the class into two groups andask them to debate the topic of"Stewardship of the CreationMandate vs. Environmentalism."

3 .

Ask a volunteer to research andreport to the class on thehydroponics industry.

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Play the Pit game.5 .Invite a local farmer to share hisexperiences on a modern farm withthe class or take a field trip to a localfarm.

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Ask a volunteer to research andreport to the class on the diversemethods of mining various mineralsand metals.

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Show samples of different mineralsand metals.

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Take a field trip to a local naturalhistory museum and study themineral samples on display.

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Conduct a scavenger hunt in theclassroom of things made fromvarious metals and learn how those

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Understand how humanactions modify thephysical environment

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Distinguish between thetwo types of agriculture:farming and animalhusbandry

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Distinguish betweensubsistence andcommercial farming

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Identify examples ofprecious metals, commonmetals, and nonmetalminerals

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Define alloy14.Distinguish betweentypes of fuels

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Identify the mostimportant metal minedtoday (iron) and the mainalloy (steel)

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Distinguish between thetwo types of secondaryindustries: constructionand manufacturing

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Define technology18.Distinguish betweengoods and services

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Identify examples oftertiary industries

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Identify three types ofinfrastructure: utilities,transportation, andcommunication

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Recognize that mostworkers in advancedcountries work in tertiaryindustries

22.

Explain the differencebetween capitalism,socialism, and "mixedeconomies"

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Define wealth24.Define Gross DomesticProduct (GDP) and percapita GDP, anddistinguish between thetwo

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Explain and illustrate thedivision of labor

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Distinguish betweenimports and exports

27.

Define tariff and embargo28.Explain the significanceof international tradeagreements such asGATT and NAFTA

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the parable of the rich fool. various metals and learn how thoseitems are made.Set up a tour of a manufacturingplant or a construction site.

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List specific jobs that fall into thecategories of infrastructure, trade,finance, general services, andgovernment.

12.

Read and debate the book Bias byformer CBS correspondent BernardGoldberg.

13.

List ways students receivecommunication on that particularday.

14.

Ask for a volunteer to research andreport on the progress of technologyin many African nations.

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Record and watch a nightly newsbroadcast and discuss the rise ofthis modern form of communicationand its impact on the nation.

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Illustrate the application of Socialismand Communism by passing outgrades on a quiz simply based onwhich group you were placed in.

17.

Bring to class a recent article on theU.S. trade imbalance, read aloud,and then ask the students to discusswhether a trade imbalance is goodor bad for a nation's economy.

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List the occupations of 5 adults andclassify as primary, secondary, ortert iary.

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List the advantages anddisadvantages of a new piece oftechnology you desire to acquire.

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Chapter 5:Society: HumanInteractions

(updated 9/17/18)

Identify the cultureregions of the world

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Describe the institutionsthat transmit culture

2 .

Use and analyze statisticsin the study of humanpopulations and theircharacteristics(demography)

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Describe the duties andtypes of government

4 .

Identify NATO and theUN. Tell why each wasformed and what theirduties are

5 .

Understand that thephysical and humancharacteristics of placesshape the directions andextent of their economies

6.

Summarize thecharacteristics,distribution, andmigration of humanpopulation on the earth'ssurface

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Identify the processes,patterns, and functionsof human settlement

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Define culture9.Identify the world's eightculture regions

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Explain why language isthe foundation of culture

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Define language family and identify the languagefamily with the mostspeakers

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Describe humanism andits flaws

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Identify the fourinstitutions that transmitculture

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Distinguish between nuclear family and extended family

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Contrast Western andEastern culture

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Differentiate betweennation, country, state,nation-state, andmulti-national state

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Identify natural andgeometric boundaries

18.

Determine the growthrate of a nation

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Interpret crude birthrate,crude death rate, and

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Culture: The Waysof Society

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Demography: TheStatistics of Society

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Politics: TheGovernance ofSociety

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Textbook pp. 85-1041.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.A Discussion of EthicsVideo

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Teacher's CD Toolkit: 5A Leading Causes of Death,5B Principal MetropolitanAreas of the World

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Activity 1: English - TheLingua Franca of the World

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Activity 2: The Importanceof Demography toGeography

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Activity 3: WorldPopulation Growth from1750 to 2050

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Activity 4: Politics: TheGovernance of Society

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Activity 5: Chapter Review11.A copy of the latestcensus survey

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Discuss if it's fair toidentify particular cultureswith particular sins.

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Search the book ofProverbs for principlesabout how familymembers ought to relateto one another.

2 .

Discuss whetherpopulation control fits withGod's purposes andproper Christian desires.

3 .

Read Genesis 14 aloud tothe class and explain thevarious elements offoreign relations includedin the account.

4 .

Lead discussions by utilizing thequestions provided throughout thechapter.

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Using a world map as the centralfocus of the bulletin board, surroundthe map with photos of differentethnic groups and connect eachphoto to its appropriate countryusing colored yarn.

2 .

Research the opportunities in thefield of Bible translation.

3 .

Invite a Bible translator to your classto discuss the Bible translationprocess as well as his or her ownexperiences.

4 .

List social groups students belong toand compare to culture regions.

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Have students write a note toparents, brother, sister, or anextended family member regardinghow the family member has been ablessing to them.

6 .

Using a classroom map, havestudents identify the different typesof boundaries (political andgeometric).

7 .

Debate and discuss the advantagesand disadvantages of each systemof government mentioned in thetextbook.

8 .

Conduct a debate on whether war isjustified.

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Role-play diplomats, giving adifferent country to each student.

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crude death rate, andinfant mortality rateMake general statementsand predictions about acountry's population fromstudying populationfigures

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Explain the recentincreases in lifeexpectancy

22.

Analyze the trends andproblems of urbanization

23.

Differentiate betweenpopulation density andphysiological density

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List the basic duties ofgovernment

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Identify the two basicforms of government andgive examples of each

26.

Identify the purposes ofinternationalorganizations

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Identify the world's onlysuperpower

28.

Name the eight worldpowers that have themost influence on worldpolitics

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Chapter 6:Canada

(updated 9/17/18)

Locate the ten Canadianprovinces and threeterritories

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Name one major productand one unique feature ofeach province andterr i tory

2 .

Compare the maincultural characteristics ofthe United States andCanada

3.

Identify geographicfeatures shared by theUnited States and Canada

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Describe the uniquepolitical relationship thatexists between theUnited States and Canada

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Locate the four MaritimeProvinces

6.

Describe the influences ofthe French and theBritish on the MaritimeProvinces

7.

Name the main industryand product of eachMaritime Province

8.

Locate the Central9 .

The MaritimeProvinces

1.

The CentralProvinces

2.

The WesternProvinces

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The CanadianTerritories

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Textbook pp. 109-1281.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Al-Can Highway Video5.Manitoba Video6.Missions & National Pride -Missions Focus Video

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The Yukon Video8.Top Spots - Toronto Video9.Teacher's CD Toolkit: 6ACanada, 6B SaintLawrence Seaway

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Activity 1: Origins andMovements

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Activity 2: Canada12.Activity 3: Saint LawrenceSeaway

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Activity 4: Trials of aMissionary Family inCanada

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Activity 5: Chapter Review15.Henry WadsworthLongfellow's poem Evangeline

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Anne of Green Gablesand/or Anne of Avonleavideo series

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Ask for a volunteer toresearch the impact of thedeclining influence ofChristianity on Canadianculture.

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Discuss how Christiansshould respond todiversity.

2 .

Explain that the diversecultures that haveemerged reflect thevariety of God-givencreativity and should becelebrated.

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Create a bulletin board with a map ofCanada as the central focus andattach photographs of the people,landmarks, and geographic features.

2 .

Show portions of Anne of GreenGables, noting the different placesmentioned from this chapter and thegeographic features shown in thef i lm.

3 .

Debate about the pros and cons ofmaking Quebec independent fromCanada.

4 .

List the pros and cons of socializedmedicine.

5 .

Watch the PBS AmericanExperience documentary tit led"Building the Alaskan Highway."

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Locate the CentralProvinces and their majorcities

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Name the main industryand product of eachCentral Province

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Describe the climate ofthe two Central Provinces

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Identify the CanadianShield

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Explain the Frenchinfluence in Quebec

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Compare governments inthe United States andCanada

14.

Compare Quebec andOntario

15.

Describe the religiousconditions in Canada

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Locate each WesternProvince and identify thePrairie Provinces

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Name a main industryand product of eachWestern Province

18.

Compare the westernUnited States andCanada's WesternProvinces

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Locate the WesternCordillera

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Compare the Cordillera inthe United States andCanada

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Locate the Canadianterritories

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Name the two nativepeoples of Canada, andcompare and contrastthe two groups

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Identify the new territoryof Nunavut

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video series

Chapter 7: TheLandscape andPeople of theUnited States

(updated 9/17/18)

Identify all theboundaries of the UnitedStates

1 .

Describe the variedtopography of eachregion of the United States

2 .

Describe the climate ofeach region of the UnitedStates and how itinfluences life there

3 .

Identify the majorresources with which theUnited States has beenblessed

4.

Identify the four ideals5 .

The AmericanLandscape

1.

The AmericanPeople

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Textbook pp. 131-1501.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Al-Can Highway Video5.Demographics and ChurchPlanting Video

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Freedom and AuthorityVideo

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The Complicated Issue ofImmigration Video

8.

Yosemite and YellowstoneVideo

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Teacher's CD Toolkit: 7AGeographic Regions of the

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Discuss what the Biblesays about how God'speople should treatimmigrants.

1 .

Discuss God's response tooppression by powerfulpeople.

2 .

Lead discussions utilizing theprovided questions throughout thechapter.

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Using a large physical map of theUnited States as the central focus,post at the appropriate locations onthe map photos or magazine pagesshowing the various geographicfeatures.

2 .

Collect the series of state quartersand make a chart giving adescription of the features on eachquarter and an explanation of whythose symbols were chosen.

3 .

Choose a state to do a research4.

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Identify the four idealsthat historically unitedAmericans

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Describe thedemographic compositionof the United States

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Identify the describe thetype of government of theUnited States

7 .

Identify and describe theessential features of theU.S. economic system

8.

Identify, locate, anddescribe the eightdistinct topographicalregions of the U.S.mainland

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An online video of adetailed national weatherforecast

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Identify and explain thefour core values thathistorically unitedAmericans

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Define demography andidentify the majordemographic groups ofthe United States

12.

Define and describe theform of government inthe United States

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Define and describe theeconomic system of theUnited States

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Geographic Regions of theUnited States, 7B Photo ofMount St. Helens, 7CAgricultural Regions of theUnited States, 7D NationalPark Service InformationActivity 1: GeographicRegions of the UnitedStates

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Activity 2: LeadingCoal-Producing States

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Activity 3: Social Security13.Activity 4: AgriculturalRegions of the UnitesStates

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Activity 5: Plan a Trip:Distance Charts

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Activity 6: Chapter Review16.Reader's Digest 3-volumevideo set titled ScenicWonders of America:"AtlanticVistas," "AmericanWest," and "PacificFrontiers"

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Choose a state to do a researchproject on, including information onthe state's geography, resources,history, symbols, government, etc.

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Conduct a class debate on the issueof how the U.S. government canbest guard the integrity of U.S.borders from both illegal immigrantsand terrorists.

5 .

Watch volumes 1-3 of the Reader'sDigest Scenic Wonders ofAmerica video series.

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Create a collage of family vacationphotos showing scenery from all thetopographical regions of the UnitedStates.

7 .

Play an online video of a detailedweather forecast that shows the flowof the weather across thecontinental United States.

8 .

Invite a local TV meteorologist tospeak to the class on the climateand weather.

9 .

Collect samples of natural resourcesfound in the local region and createa presentation of those samples.

10.

Conduct a study of the demographiccategories represented in yourschool.

11.

Invite a local official to speak to theclass about the demographics of thecity or region.

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Conduct a class debate on the issueof eminent domain.

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Quarter 2

Chapter 8: TheRegions of theUnited States

(updated 9/17/18)

Identify the foremostfacts about each of thegeographic regions of theUnited States anddistinguish the varioussubregions of each

1.

Locate major features ineach region

2.

Identify the states thatmake up each region

3.

Locate the capitals andother major cities of thestates

4 .

Identify the majorindustries and landmarksof each state

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Identify the foremost6 .

The Northeast1 .The South2 .The Midwest3 .The Plains4 .The West5 .Chapter 8 Review6.Chapter 8 Test7 .

Textbook pp. 153-1821.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Alaska Video5.Florida Everglades Video6.Freedom Trail Video7.Grand Canyon Video8.Great Lakes Video9.Mormonism Video10.New York City Video11.NYC Inner City Missions -Missions Focus Video

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The Amish Video13.Washington DC Video14.Teacher's CD Toolkit: 8AThe Northeast, 8B The

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Describe how the amazinghuman accomplishmentsand productivity in theland reflect God's blesseddesign for humanity.

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Discuss the importance ofhard work even when thelabor seems frustrating orfuti le.

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Use a large physical map of theUnited States as the central focus ofthe bulletin board and post at theappropriate locations photos ormagazine pages showing variousman-made features of each region.

2 .

Visit an inner-city ministry.3 .List the pros and cons of fracking.4 .Ask a volunteer to research andreport on various topics throughoutthe chapter.

5 .

Conduct an in-class survey todetermine the types of automobilesowned by the families of the

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facts about the Northeastand distinguish betweenits two subregionsIdentify the geographicregions of the Northeast

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Recognize the region'sdependence on theAtlantic Ocean for tradeand fishing

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Identify the majorindustries and landmarksof the Northeast

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Identify the foremostfacts about the Southand distinguish betweenits two subregions

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Recognize the role of theAppalachian Mountains inthe history andgeography of the UpperSouth

11.

Identify the geographicregions of the South

12.

Identify the majorlandmarks, cities(including capitals), andindustries of eachsouthern state

13.

Distinguish the Midwestfrom the Northeast andthe South

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Identify the five GreatLakes states and thecharacteristics that theyhave in common

15.

Recognize thecontributions of teh CornBelt states

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Identify the majorlandmarks, industries,and cities (includingcapitals) of eachMidwestern state

17.

Distinguish the Plainsstates from the states ofthe Midwest, theNortheast, and the South

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Recognize thecontributions of the Plainsstates

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Identify each of the Plainsstates and thecharacteristics that theyhave in common

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Identify the majorlandmarks, industries,and cities (includingcapitals) of each Plains

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South, 8C The Midwest, 8DThe Plains, 8E The WestActivity 1: The Northeast16.Activity 2: Pros and Consof Fracking

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Activity 3: The South18.Activity 4: The Midwest19.Activity 5: Inner-CityMinistries - a Great Way toServe Others

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Activity 6: The Plains21.Activity 7: The West22.Activity 8: Taking Oscar'sPlace

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Activity 9: Chapter Review24.The Freedom Trail Video25.A book on state flags26.Scenes from AmericanChurch History, edited byMark Sidwell

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Free Indeed: Heroes ofBlack Christian History b yMark Sidwell

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students.Watch the documentary The Rockiesby Rail.

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Develop a project in which studentspick a nearby town for a prospectivechurch plant and evaluate whether itwould be a good place, also listingsome of the unique challenges itwould present.

8 .

Read the story of Eric Ryback whichbrings to life the first treks along thePacific Crest and along theContinental Divide.

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stateIdentify and distinguishbetween the Westernstates

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Recognize the role of tehRocky Mountains in thehistory of the West

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Describe the majorgeographic features ofthe Western states

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Identify the majorlandmarks, industries,and cities (including thecapitals) of each Westernstate

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Chapter 9:Middle America

(updated 9/17/18)

Locate every majorcountry and capital city inMiddle America

1.

Locate the majorgeographic features ofMexico

2.

Distinguish between thethree main island groupsof the West Indies

3 .

Summarize the variety ofinfluences on MiddleAmerica

4.

Explain the foreignrelations between theUnited States andcountries of MiddleAmerica

5.

Identify the main issuethat led to conflict inMiddle America (landdistribution)

6 .

List the main industryand landmarks of themajor countries of MiddleAmerica

7.

Label the three basicaltitude zones in LatinAmerica: tierra callente,t ierra templada, and tierra fria

8.

Locate the populationcenters of Mexico

9.

Locate the keygeographic features ofMexico

10.

Contrast northern andsouthern Mexico

11.

Identify the problemsexperienced by MexicoCity, Mexico's largest city

12.

List examples of Latininfluence in Mexico, such

13.

Mexico1.Central America2.The West Indies3 .Chapter 9 Review4.Chapter 9 Test5 .

Textbook pp. 187-2121.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Medical Missions - MissionsFocus Video

5.

Middle America - MissionsFocus Video

6.

NAFTA and CAFTA Video7.Panama Canal Video8.Top Spots - Mexico CityVideo

9.

Teacher's CD Toolkit: 9AMexico, 9B CentralAmerica, 9C Pyramid ofthe Niches

10.

Activity 1: Middle andSouth American CulturalFoundations

11.

Activity 2: Mexico City12.Activity 3: Mexico13.Activity 4: Chichen Itza14.Activity 5: Central America15.Activity 6: Chapter Review16.Recordings of Mexicanmusic or Spanish versionsof "Patch the Pirate" songs

17.

Recording of Caribbeanmusic

18.

Discuss the biblicalcondemnation ofmonopolizing resources ina way that blocks othersfrom making a living byreaping the fruits of theirown labors.

1 .

Explain that God hasinstituted government toprovide justice, andChristians should appealto their governments torectify injustices.

2 .

Describe how Godcommends acting in loveto meet others' needsrather than seekingrevenge for wrongscommitted.

3 .

Guide students tounderstand the fourpurposes that the Biblegives for the Lord's supper.

4 .


1 .

Decorate the bulletin board with alarge map of Central America andthe Caribbean, and post at theappropriate locations photos ormagazine pages showing variousgeographic features, missionarywork, or current events.

2 .

Play Mexican music.3 .Ask volunteers to research theAztecs, Cortes, and the ToltecEmpire.

4 .

Divide students into two groupsguide them in debating the pros andcons of NAFTA and CAFTA-DR.

5 .

Watch "TR's Legacy - The PanamaCanal" video.

6 .

Ask several students to researchand report on various aspects of thebuilding and operation of thePanama Canal.

7 .

Invite a shortwave radio operator toshow his or her equipment andshare information about some of thepeople from various countries withwhom he or she has had radiocontact.

8 .

Play samples of Caribbean music,especially that of steel drummers.

9 .

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influence in Mexico, suchas the hacienda and theplazaIdentify the basic causeof conflict in Mexico (landdistribution)

14.

Summarize the basicissues in the debate overNAFTA and CAFTA

15.

Locate the sevencountries and theircapitals and other majorcities of Central America

16.

Describe the impact ofthe Western Cordillera onthe climate and life ofCentral America

17.

Explain why the UnitedStates has intervened inCentral America

18.

Name at least onedistinctive feature ofeach country in CentralAmerica

19.

Describe RomanCatholicism bysummarizing the sevensacraments

20.

Locate the three mainisland groups of the WestIndies

21.

Contrast the Greater andLesser Antilles

22.

Label the major islandsand countries of the WestIndies

23.

Name at least onedistinctive feature ofeach major country of theWest Indies

24.

Chapter 10:South America

(updated 9/17/18)

Locate every country andcapital city in SouthAmerica

1.

Locate all the majorgeographic features inSouth America

2.

Summarize the impact ofLatin culture in SouthAmerica

3.

Distinguish between thefive cultural subregions ofSouth America,Caribbean, Andes, GuianaHighlands, Rio de laPlata, and Brazil

4 .

Explain the causes ofinstability among South

5 .

The CaribbeanCountries

1 .

The GuianaHighlands

2.

The AndeanCountries

3 .

The Rio de la Plata4 .Brazil5 .Chapter 10 Review6.Chapter 10 Test7 .

Textbook pp. 215-2421.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Coffee Video5.Conservation Video6.Easter Traditions in SouthAmerica Video

7.

The Amazon Video8.The Galapagos IslandsVideo

9.

Top Spots - Rio de JaneiroVideo

10.

Uruguay - Missions FocusVideo

11.

Using Culture in MinistryVideo

12.

Explain that speaking intongues, prophecy, andhealing are three of themost distinctive practicesof Pentecostals andCharismatics.

1 . Lead discussions by utilizing thequestions provided throughout thechapter.

1 .

Using a large physical map of SouthAmerica as the central focus, post atthe appropriate locations on themap photos or magazine pagesshowing various geographicfeatures, missionary work, or currentevents.

2 .

Conduct a coffee taste test withdifferent types from Colombia andVenezuela.

3 .

Ask for a volunteer to research theGuinea Space Center and explainwhy the Europeans launch theirspace rockets from Guiana rather

4 .

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instability among SouthAmerican countriesList the major industriesand landmarks of everycountry in South America

6.

Locate and labelColombia and Venezuelaon a map

7.

Locate the three maingeographic regions ofColombia and Venezuela:coastal plan, Andes, andLlanos

8.

Identify Simon Bolivar'srole in the history ofColombia and Venezuela

9 .

Explain why trade isimportant to theeconomy of theCaribbean nations

10.

Identify major industriesand landmarks inColombia and Venezuela

11.

Locate and label Guyana,Suriname, and FrenchGuiana on a map

12.

Identify the Europeannation that first settledeach region in the GuianaHighlands

13.

Name at least oneinteresting fact aboutGuyana, Suriname, andFrench Guiana

14.

Locate and label Ecuador,Peru, Bolivia, and Chileon a map

15.

Locate the three maingeographic regions ofEcuador and Peru: coastalplain, Andes, andAmazon Basin

16.

Locate the maingeographic features ofBolivia, including LakeTiticaca

17.

Locate the three mainregions of Chile: AtacamaDesert, Central Valley,and the southernarchipelago

18.

Identify the currentstatus of the Inca Indiansin Peru

19.

Identify the majorindustries and landmarksin Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia,and Chile

20.

VideoTeacher's CD Toolkit: 10ASouth America, 10B FlowChart of Coffee Production

13.

Activity 1: South America14.Activity 2: CountryComparisons

15.

Activity 3: Geographers'Corner: Cross Section

16.

Activity 4: A Day at theEstancia

17.

Activity 5: Deforestation inthe Amazon

18.

Activity 6: Chapter Review19.Book and film ThroughGates of Splendor

20.

Commandos for Christ:The Gospel Witness inBolivia's "Green Hell" byBruce E. Porterfield

21.

space rockets from Guiana ratherthan from their own soil in Europe. Look up images on Google Earth. 5 .Read about an Argentine horsebreeder who rode horseback acrossboth American continents in GreatAdventurers of the TwentiethCentury.

6 .

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Locate and label thethree countries of the Riode la Plata on a map

21.

Identify the commonEuropean heritage of thecountries of the Rio de laPlata

22.

Locate the five mainregions of Argentina:Pampas, Andes,Patagonia, Mesopotamia,and Gran Chaco

23.

Contrast the history,culture, and economy ofUruguay and Paraguay

24.

Identify the majorindustries and landmarksof Argentina, Uruguay,and Paraguay

25.

Chapter 11:Western Europe

(updated 9/17/18)

Locate the foursubregions of WesternEurope and the countriesin each subregion: BritishIsles, Scandinavia,Continental Europe, andMediterranean Europe

1.

Identify and label themajor cities in WesternEurope. Explain howgeography influenced therise of these cities

2 .

Identify the geographicregions within the UnitedKingdom, France,Germany, Spain, Italy,and Greece

3.

Locate all major land andwater features in WesternEurope

4.

Distinguish the variousmoderate climates inEurope

5.

Contrast the northernand southern countries ofWestern Europe

6.

Summarize key events inWestern European history

7 .

Identify the majorindustries in each regionor country of WesternEurope

8.

Identify famouslandmarks in WesternEurope

9.

Locate the countries andmajor cities of northernEurope

10.

Northern Europe1.Continental Europe2.MediterraneanEurope

3.


Textbook pp. 247-2861.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.European ChristmasTraditions Video

5.

Moral Restraint Video6.Paris Video7.Rome Video8.The European Union Video9.Top Spots - London Video10.Using Nationals in MinistryVideo

11.

Teacher's CD Toolkit: 11A The United Kingdom, 11BScandinavia, 11CContinental Europe, 11DMediterranean Europe,11E Comparisons inChristendom

12.

Activity 1: United Kingdom13.Activity 2: Time Zones14.Activity 3: London15.Activity 4: Scandinavia16.Activity 5: ContinentalEurope

17.

Activity 6: MediterraneanEurope

18.

Activity 7: Chapter Review19.A DVD episode of RickSteves' Europe

20.

Miracle of the WhiteStallions

21.

Where Luther Walked22.Zwingli and Calvin: TheSwiss Reformation

23.

Discuss why manyChristians oppose theestablishment of a statechurch.

1 .

Evaluate the philosophy ofmoral restraint from abiblical worldview.

2 .

Challenge students torespond to thelegalization of marijuanafrom a Christianperspective.

3 .

Lead discussions utilizing thequestions provided throughout thechapter.

1 .

Post on a bulletin board a large mapof Western Europe as the focal pointof the display and place photos orother illustrations depicting varioussites of Europe around the map.

2 .

Bring in some books to class withphotos of cathedrals of WesternEurope and ask for volunteers tochoose a cathedral and do additionalresearch.

3 .

Show a video titled Where LutherWalked to gain knowledge ofLuther's Reformation activities andan appreciation for the Germanpeople.

4 .

Play examples of German music tosee which ones the studentsrecognize.

5 .

Show the video Zwingli and Calvin:The Swiss Reformation to help thestudents realize the influence of theReformers on Swiss culture.

6 .

Read a chapter in "GreatAdventurers of the TwentiethCentury" on the first cave diver.

7 .

Ask a volunteer to research andreport to the class on the medievalmonastery at Montserrat inCatalonia, Spain.

8 .

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EuropeLocate the majorgeographic features innorthern Europe

11.

Identify the majorgeographic features innorthern Europe

12.

Explain the causes ofconflict in NorthernIreland

13.

Describe the majorgeographiccharacteristics of theScandinavian Peninsula

14.

List the countries andmajor cities ofContinental Europe on amap

15.

Locate the majorgeographic features inContinental Europe

16.

Describe the AlpineMountain system andexplain its impact on thehistory, culture, andclimate of Western Europe

17.

Identify the majorindustries of each regionin Continental Europe

18.

Identify the large ethnicminorities in France,Belgium, and Switzerland

19.

Explain the origin ofsecularism, its thesis, andthe reason for its failure

20.

Locate the countries andmajor cities ofMediterranean Europe

21.

Locate the majorgeographic features ofMediterranean Europe

22.

Identify the majorindustries of each regionin Mediterranean Europe

23.

Contrast RomanCatholicism and EasternOrthodoxy

24.

Describe the challengesto prosperity in modernSpain, Italy, and Greece

25.

Identify major landmarksin Spain, Italy, and Greece

26.

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Chapter 12:Eastern Europe

(updated 9/17/18)

Identify the fivesubregions of EasternEurope

1.

Locate every country inEastern Europe

2.

Locate the majorgeographiccharacteristics of EasternEurope, includingmountain ranges andmain rivers

3 .

Explain the concept of ashatter belt, and identifysources of conflict in eachcountry of Eastern Europe

4.

Locate the BalkanPeninsula

5 .

Distinguish between theBaltic States and theBalkan States

6 .

Locate the GreatEuropean Plain

7 .

Locate the four countriesin the Baltic Region

8.

Identify the Baltic States9 .Define shatter belt andexplain why EasternEurope is a shatter belt

10.

Explain the present-dayimpact of Communist ruleon the Baltic Rim

11.

Locate the major cities ofPoland

12.

Identify the majorgeographic regions ofPoland

13.

Describe the commoncharacteristics of theBaltic States

14.

Locate the CarpathianMountains, the LittleAlfold, and the GreatHungarian Plain

15.

Locate the threecountries of theCarpathians

16.

Locate the keygeographic features inthe three Carpathiancountries

17.

Identify the three regionsof the Czech Republic

18.

Explain whyCzechoslovakia wasunited and thenpeacefully divided

19.

Locate the BalkanPeninsula and the Dinaric

20.

Baltic Region1.The Carpathians2.The WesternBalkans

3.

The Eastern Balkans4.The Eastern Plains5 .Chapter 12 Review6.Chapter 12 Test7 .

Textbook pp. 287-3101.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Belarus - Missions FocusVideo

5.

Chernobyl Video6.Gypsies Video7.Top Spots - Prague Video8.Teacher's CD Toolkit: 12A Eastern Europe

9.

Activity 1: Eastern Europe10.Activity 2: Human Rightsin the Balkans

11.

Activity 3: Chernobyl:Winds of Death

12.

Activity 4: Chapter Review13.The book Dispatches fromthe Front by Tim Keesee

14.

John Hus (Vision Video)15.Episode 2, "A BoldAdvance" from the DVDSeries Dispatches fromthe Front by FrontlineMissions

16.

Discuss what Christianscan do to to help put anend to atrocities like theHolocaust.

1 .

Look for biblical principlesor examples aboutwhether Christians shouldopt out of governmentand military service.

2 .


1 .

Post a large map of Eastern Europeon the bulletin board and placephotos or magazine pages at theappropriate places showing variousgeographic features, missionarywork, or current events.

2 .

Visit a holocaust museum.3 .Research the problems of pollutionthat were revealed upon the fall ofthe Iron Curtain.

4 .

Read sections from Dispatches fromthe Front which are accounts ofmissionaries in difficult and oftendangerous fields.

5 .

Show the video John Hus which isabout the life and death of apreacher.

6 .

Discuss human rights issues inEastern Europe and ask a volunteerto research ethnic cleansing in thispart of the world.

7 .

Watch Episode 2 fromthe Dispatches from the Front DVDabout believers in Albania, Kosovo,and Montenegro.

8 .

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Peninsula and the DinaricAlpsLocate the countries ofthe Western Balkans

21.

Identify the maingeographiccharacteristics of thecountries of the WesternBalkans

22.

Explain the differencesbetween the Serbs,Slovenes, and Croats

23.

Describe the political,religious, and economicdivisions that led to thewar in the Balkans

24.

Locate the countries ofthe Eastern Balkans

25.

Identify the maingeographiccharacteristics of thecountries of the EasternBalkans

26.

Locate the three historicregions in Romania:Transylvania, Wallachia,and Moldavia

27.

Describe the tensionbetween Macedonia andGreece over the name ofMacedonia

28.

Identify the majormountain ranges of thisregion

29.

Contrast EasternOrthodoxy with RomanCatholicism andProtestantism

30.

Locate the countries onthe Eastern Plains

31.

Locate the maingeographiccharacteristics of thecountries on the EasternPlains

32.

Explain the concept of a"near abroad" and how itaffects the nations westof Russia

33.

Locate the maingeographic regions ofUkraine: NorthernLowlands, CentralUplands, and SouthernCoasts

34.

Explain the tension overthe Transnistria region ofMoldova

35.

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Describe theCommonwealth ofIndependent States

36.

Chapter 13:Russia

(updated 9/17/18)

Locate the capital andmajor cities of Russia

1 .

Identify the majorgeographic features ofRussia

2 .

Identify European andAsian Russia

3 .

Name the majorindustries and resourcesof each region in Russia

4 .

Compare and contrastEuropean and AsianRussia

5 .

Describe the governmentof Russia

6 .

Explain the burdens leftto Russia by the SovietUnion

7.

Identify and describe thethree branches of Russiangovernment

8 .

Differentiate between an oblast, krais, autonomousrepublic, okrug, and federal republic

9.

Define perestroika and glasnost and explain theireffects on Russia

10.

Identify difficulties thatRussia faces as itcontinues to address theaftermath of communism

11.

Explain the role of theRussian Orthodox Churchthroughout much ofRussia's history

12.

Identify the major citiesof Northern EuropeanRussia

13.

Identify the geographicalcharacteristics ofNorthern European Russia

14.

Locate the canal systemthat links the Baltic tothe Volga River and theWhite Sea

15.

Locate and explain thesignificance of Moscowand St. Petersburg

16.

Explain the historicalsignificance of Novgorod

17.

Identify the major citiesof Southern EuropeanRussia

18.

History andGovernment

1 .

Northern EuropeanRussia

2 .

Southern EuropeanRussia

3 .

Asian Russia4 .Chapter 13 Review5.Chapter 13 Test6 .

Textbook pp. 313-3301.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Maslenitsa Traditions inRussia Video

5.

Russia - Missions FocusVideo

6.

Top Spots - Moscow Video7.Teacher's CD Toolkit: 13A Map of Russia, 13BRussian Federal Districts,13C The Kremlin

8.

Activity 1: A Letter fromRussia

9.

Activity 2: Russia10.Activity 3: Climate Change11.Activity 4: TheTrans-Siberian Railway

12.


14.

Samples of music byRussian composers

15.

The Printing (BJU Press) orCaptive Faith (HarvestProductions)

16.

Discuss how the Bibleupholds different kinds ofauthorities in differentrealms of oversight.

1 .

Conduct a debate onwhether testing nuclearweapons is consistent orinconsistent with biblicalstewardship of the earth.

2 .


1 .

Post on a bulletin board a large mapof Russia as the central focus andpost around the map photosrepresentative of each region.

2 .

Contrast the United States toRussia, both in regard to theirmanifest destiny and their centralplaces in world history as well asclimate, transportation, and industry.

3 .

Show a video about Communistpersecution of Christians.

4 .

Ask a volunteer to read Children ofthe Storm and report on it to theclass.

5 .

Ask for student volunteers toresearch and report on variousmajor Russian cities.

6 .

Play examples of Russian music tosee which ones students recognize.

7 .

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RussiaIdentify the geographicalcharacteristics ofSouthern European Russia

19.

Locate the Volga Riverand explain itssignificance in Russia'shistory

20.

Explain the significanceof the main Greater Volgarepublic - Tatarstan

21.

Describe the conflict inChechnya

22.

Identify the major citiesin Asian Russia

23.

Identify the geographicalcharacteristics of AsianRussia

24.

Describe the differentregions of Siberia

25.

Explain how humanshave made use of AsianRussia

26.

Explain the relationshipbetween European Russiaand Asian Russia

27.



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Chapter 14:Central andWestern Africa

(updated 9/17/18)

Locate each country andcapital of the countries ofthe Caucasus, CentralAsia, and South Asia

1 .

Locate all of the majorgeographic features inthese regions

2.

Explain the causes andeffects of the dry climatein Central Asia and themonsoons in South Asia

3 .

Explain the religious andpolitical conflicts of thecountries of theCaucasus, Central Asia,and South Asia

4 .

Identify the mainreligions of these regions

5.

Contrast the countries ofthe Caucasus and CentralAsia and the countries ofSouth Asia

6 .

Locate and label on amap the three countriesin the Caucasus Mountains

7 .

The Countries of theCaucasus

1.

Central Asia2 .South Asia3 .Chapter 14 Review4.Chapter 14 Test5 .

Textbook pp. 335-3661.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Drying of the Aral SeaVideo

5.

Hindu Culture Video6.India - Missions FocusVideo

7.

Pushkar Camel Fair Video8.Rajasthan Video9.Taj Mahal Video10.The Culture of India Video11.Top Spots - Mumbai Video12.Uzbekistan - MissionsFocus Video

13.

Teacher's CD Toolkit: 14AThe Caucasus, 14B CentralAsia, 14C South Asia, 14DContrasting Buddhism,Hinduism, and Christianity

14.

Activity 1: The Countriesof the Caucasus

15.

Activity 2: Central Asia16.Activity 3: Relative17.

Explain how missionariesoften face difficulties inreaching people in othercultures because theirreligion is so intertwinedwith their culture that it ishard to distinguishbetween them.

1 .

Help the students see howbiblical standards ofmorality and modestydiffer from the extremesof Western culture andIslamic culture.

2 .


1 .

On the bulletin board, use a largephysical map of the Caucasus andCentral Asia as the central focus andpost at the appropriate locations onthe map photos showing variousgeographic features, missionarywork, or current events.

2 .

Ask a volunteer to research andreport on efforts to restore the AralSea.

3 .

Show episodes from the Dispatchesfrom the Front DVD.

4 .

List ways that people can solve theproblem of providing enough cleandrinking water in countries like India.

5 .

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Explain why isolation hasbred such a diversity ofpeoples in the Caucasus

8.

Recognize that ethnicminorities have sparkedcivil war in Georgia andwar between Armeniaand Azerbaijan

9.

Identify at least oneunique characteristic ofeach Caucasian country

10.

Identify the majorindustries and landmarksin the countries of theCaucasus

11.

Contrast Shiite and SunniMuslims

12.

Locate Kazakhstan,Turkmenistan,Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,Tajikistan, andAfghanistan in CentralAsia

13.

Identify the maingeographic regions of thisarea

14.

Name the main desert inTurkmenistan and themain desert in Uzbekistan

15.

Describe the destructiveeffect of human activityregarding the Aral Sea

16.

Explain the problemscreated by the dryclimate in these countries

17.

Name the main mountainrange of each country inthis section

18.

Define buffer state andexplain why Afghanistanbecame one

19.

Locate the Indiansubcontinent and thecountry of India

20.

Locate the maingeographic regions ofIndia: Ganges Plain,Deccan, western border(Thar and Punjab Plains),eastern hills,andHimalayas

21.

Identify the greatestmountain range on earthand the world's highestmountain

22.

Identify the rivers ofIndia, especially theGanges River and the

23.

Humidity and Wind ChillActivity 4: South Asia18.Activity 5: The Taj Mahal19.Activity 6: Strangers Cometo Menying's Village

20.

Activity 7: Chapter Review21.Great Adventurers of theTwentieth Century by RonTagliapietra

22.

The book Dispatches fromthe Front by Tim Keesee

23.

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cities in the plainIdentify the majoragricultural and industrialproducts of India

24.

List the five majorreligions of India

25.

Explain the Hindu castesystem and the processof reincarnation

26.

Contrast Hinduism withbiblical Christianity

27.

Chapter 15:Southeast Asia

(updated 9/17/18)

Locate each country andcapital in Southeast Asia

1 .

Identify all of the majorgeographic features inSoutheast Asia

2 .

Name the two geographicdivisions in Southeast Asia

3 .

List the causes forcontinued political andeconomic instability inSoutheast Asia

4 .

Explain the Europeaninfluences in SoutheastAsian countries

5 .

Identify the majorproducts industries ofeach country inSoutheast Asia

6 .

Locate the countries andcapitals of Indochina

7.

Explain the origins andteachings of Buddhismand summarize its basicbeliefs

8 .

Locate the major rivers ofIndochina

9.

Identify the "GoldenTriangle"

10.

Name the formerCommunist leaders ofCambodia and Vietnam

11.

Contrast Buddhism withbiblical Christianity

12.

Locate the countries andcapitals of the MalayArchipelago

13.

Identify Singapore as thebusiest seaport in theworld

14.

Identify the largestcountry in SoutheastAsia: Indonesia

15.

Name the major religionsin the Malay Archipelago

16.

Evaluate the reality offreedom of religion in

17.

Indochina1.The MalayArchipelago

2.


Textbook pp. 369-3841.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Bali Video5.Buddhism Video6.Philippines - MissionsFocus Video

7.

Singapore Video8.Teacher's CD Toolkit: 15AIndochina

9.

Activity 1: Southeast Asia10.Activity 2: The KillingFields of Cambodia

11.

Activity 3: Chapter Review12.Episode 1, "Islands on theEdge" from the DVD series Dispatches from the Front by Frontline missions

13.

Books with pictures ofsoldiers in Vietnam andscenes from daily life there

14.

The book Dispatches fromthe Front by Tim Keesee

15.

Discuss reasons the worldhates Christians and whyChristians should notcomplain about theworld's treatment of them.


1 .

Using a large physical map ofSoutheast Asia as the central focus,post at the appropriate locations onthe map photos showing variousgeographic features, missionarywork, or current events.

2 .

Ask a volunteer to research the roleof rice in the food supply for much ofthe world and share findings withthe class.

3 .

Discuss ways students can presentthe gospel.

4 .

Access Google Earth and visit theremains of Angkor Wat.

5 .

Invite a Vietnam War veteran tospeak to the students about hisexperiences.

6 .

Play a review game7.

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freedom of religion invarious countries thatclaim to support religiousl iberty

Chapter 16:East Asia

(updated 9/17/18)

Locate each country andcapital in East Asia

1 .

Identify the majorgeographic features inEast Asia

2 .

Locate the maingeographic regions innon-autonomous China

3.

Locate China'sautonomous regions andits nearly independentregions, Taiwan andMongolia

4 .

Locate Japan's four mainislands and identifyunique characteristics ofeach

5.

Name at least one majorproduct of each countryin East Asia

6 .

Trace the influence ofcommunism in East Asia

7 .

Recognize that China isthe most populouscountry in the world,made up mostly of theHan people

8 .

Locate the major riversand cities of China

9.

Define dynasty andexplain the role ofdynasties in Chinesehistory

10.

Identify the mainteachings ofConfucianism and Taoism

11.

Identify the majorhistorical landmarks inChina, including theForbidden City and theGreat Wall

12.

Give the key leaders andevents in the transition ofChina into the modernCommunist state

13.

Recognize the China hasfive autonomous regionsand identify a uniquefeature of each

14.

Identify North and SouthKorea and the geographicfeatures of the Korean

15.

China1.Korea2.Japan3.Chapter 16 Review4.Chapter 16 Test5 .

Textbook pp. 387-4101.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Chinese New YearTraditions Video

5.

Chinese Philosophies Video6.Cultural Activities inMissions Outreach Video

7.

Dalai Lama and PotalaPalace Video

8.

Forbidden City Video9.Hong Kong Video10.Japanese Culture &Traditions Video

11.

South Korea - MissionsFocus Video

12.

Top Spots - Beijing Video13.Top Spots - Tokyo Video14.Teacher's CDToolkit: 16A China, 16BKorea and Japan, 16CComparison of Characters:Chinese, Japanese, Korean

15.

Activity 1: China16.Activity 2: AncientChinese Philosophies

17.

Activity 3: Desertificationof China

18.

Activity 4: Korea and Japan19.Activity 5: JapaneseCulture and Tradition

20.

Activity 6: How AboutSome Sushi?

21.


23.

Samples of Chinese food24.

Know the biblical standardfor appropriate freedom,and discuss how youwould evaluate thestandard of freedom inboth the West and theEast.

1 .

Explain how respect,especially for the oldergeneration, is rooted notonly in love but also in thefear of God.

2 .

Describe how someChristians may neverknow the high cost thatother believers face inchoosing Christ over theirclosest human bond andtheir own personal identitybefore being saved.

3 .


1 .

Using a large physical map ofEastern Asia as the central focus,post at the appropriate locationsphotos showing various geographicfeatures, missionary work, or currentevents.

2 .

Ask a student volunteer to researchthe history and recent discovery ofthe terra cotta army and report withvisuals to demonstrate thisremarkable achievement.

3 .

View a documentary on the terracotta warriors.

4 .

Discuss the pros and cons of theThree Gorges Dam Project.

5 .

Ask for a volunteer to research andreport to the class on theTiananmen Square massacre.

6 .

Conduct a debate on whether U.S.corporations should do businesswith Chinese corporations.

7 .

Prepare and bring to class variousChinese foods to share with theclass and discuss how internationalfoods that are served in U.S.restaurants are not necessarily thesame as the foods served in theactual countries.

8 .

Read excerpts from Eric Liddell:Something Greater Than Gold toprovide more details about theimpact of the Japanese invasion ofChina leading up to World War II.

9 .

Invite someone you know who hastraveled to China and ask them tospeak to your class concerning thecultural differences encountered.

10.

Ask a volunteer to research the vastdifferences between the two Koreasand present to the class.

11.

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features of the KoreanPeninsulaDefine the demilitarizedzone (DMZ)

16.

Identify the Communistleaders of North Korea

17.

Contrast North Korea andSouth Korea

18.

Locate the main islandsof Japan and identifyunique characteristics ofeach

19.

Locate the major cities inJapan

20.

Recognize Japan's uniqueculture and traditions

21.

Identify the majorproducts of Japan

22.

Contrast Japan andChina, especially theirpolitical and economicreactions to the West

23.

Contrast Shintoism andbiblical Christianity

24.

Chapter 17: ThePersian Gulf

(updated 9/17/18)

Locate and label on amap the countries andcapital cities of thePersian Gulf

1 .

Identify the majorphysical features in thePersian Gulf

2 .

Recognize the dryclimate of the PersianGulf and the scarcity andvital importance of freshwater there

3 .

Identify the majorteachings of Islam andevaluate them usingScripture

4 .

Distinguish between thetwo main branches ofIslam (Sunnis and Shiites)

5 .

Identify the central role ofthe United States inmodern events in thePersian Gulf

6 .

Explain the impact of oilon the Persian Gulfcountries

7 .

Locate Saudi Arabia andthe two holiest cities ofIslam

8.

Locate the maingeographic features inSaudi Arabia

9 .

Identify the main10.

Saudi Arabia1 .Small States on theArabian Peninsula

2 .

Iraq3.Iran4.Chapter 17 Review5.Chapter 17 Test6 .

Textbook pp. 415-4321.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Baghdad Video5.Life Under Islam Video6.Ramadan CelebrationsVideo

7.

Tentmaking - MissionsFocus Video

8.

Teacher's CD Toolkit: 17APersian Gulf, 17BContrasting Islam andChristianity, 17C UnitedArab Emirates

9.

Activity 1: Persian Gulf10.Activity 2: "The Only TrueGod"

11.

Activity 3: Eden Again12.Activity 4: Chapter Review13.Selections from the Qur'an14.Great Adventurers of theTwentieth Century by RonTagliapietra

15.

Discuss whetherChristianity is a Westernor American religion.

1 .

Explain how Christianity isunique in its affirmation ofthe doctrine of the Trinity.

2 .

Begin each class withprayer for the persecuted.

3 .

Locate important biblicalsites in the Middle Eastusing a Bible atlas.

4 .

Lead discussions utilizing theprovided questions throughout thechapter.

1 .

Using a large physical map of thePersian Gulf as the central focus,post at the appropriate locations onthe map photos showing variousgeographic features, militaryinstallations, or current events.

2 .

Obtain and read to the studentsselections from the Qur'an.

3 .

Invite a veteran of either DesertStorm or Operation EnduringFreedom to speak to the class aboutthe geography and people in thatregion.

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Identify the mainteachings of Islam andevaluate them usingScripture

10.

Describe the impact of oilon Saudi Arabia

11.

Identify the founder ofthe Kingdom of SaudiArabia

12.

Locate the minor stateson teh Arabian Peninsula

13.

Distinguish the term sultan, sheik, and emir

14.

Identify at least oneunique feature of eachminor state on theArabian Peninsula

15.

Describe the impact of oilon this region

16.

Locate Iraq and its capital17.Locate the maingeographic features inIraq, especiallyMesopotamia

18.

Identify the two mainbranches of Islam andtheir distinctives

19.

Identify the twopersecuted groups in Iraq- Shiites in the south andKurds in the north

20.

Describe the impact ofthe rule of SaddamHussein on modern Iraq

21.

Locate and identify theancient empires in Iraq

22.

Locate Iran and its capital23.Locate the maingeographic regions of Iran

24.

Distinguish between theterms shah and ayatollah

25.

Distinguish the twounusual religions of Iran -Zoroastrianism andSufism

26.

Define sharia and explainits impact on Iran

27.

Locate the ancientPersian empire in Iran

28.

Chapter 18:EasternMediterranean

(updated 9/17/18)

Locate and label on amap the countries andcapital cities of theEastern Mediterranean

1.

Identify the majorphysical characteristics ofthe Eastern Mediterranean

2.

Recognize the scarcity3 .

Turkey1.Cyprus2.Former Mandate ofSyria

3 .

Former Mandate ofPalestine

4.


Textbook pp. 435-4541.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Masada Video5.The Culture of Israel Video6.Top Spots - Istanbul Video7.Turkey Video8.

Ask for student volunteersto compile all thepassages in the Biblereferring to the Hittites.

1 .

Discover by using aconcordance all thereferences to Tyre in theBible.

2 .


1 .

Using a large physical map of theEastern Mediterranean as thecentral focus, post at appropriatelocations on the map photosshowing various geographic

2 .

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Recognize the scarcityand vital importance offresh water in the EasternMediterranean

3.

Identify the keyteachings of Judaism,distinguish the mainbranches of Judaism, andevaluate Jewish teachingfrom Scripture

4 .

Identify the ethnicdiversity among thecountries of the EasternMediterranean, includingArabs, Turks, Jews, andKurds

5.

Explain how manyproblems in the EasternMediterranean hark backto the breakup of theOttoman Empire afterWorld War I

6 .

Identify the central role ofIsrael in the modern warsand politics of the MiddleEast

7 .

Locate Thrace andIstanbul on a map

8.

Locate the watercharacteristics that giveTurkey strategicimportance in world trade

9.

Identify the historic roleof Istanbul as the capitalof the Byzantine Empire

10.

Identify the Father of theTurks and explain why hetried to convert Turkeyinto a Western state

11.

Locate and label thegeographic regions ofTurkey: Thrace, westernvalley, Pontic Mountains,Central Plateau, TaurusMountains, andthe Turquoise Coast

12.

Identify the last Muslimempire (Ottoman) andthe time of its demise(World War I)

13.

Identify the Kurds andexplain why they do nothave their own country

14.

Locate and label Cypruson a map

15.

Locate the maingeographiccharacteristics of Cyprus

16.

Chapter 18 Test6 . Turkey Video8.Witnessing to Jews -Missions Focus Video

9.

Teacher's CD Toolkit: 18AAsia Minor, 18B Israel, theGaza Strip, and the WestBank, 18C Israel in theArab World

10.

Activity 1: Asia Minor11.Activity 2: Israel, the GazaStrip, and the West Bank

12.

Activity 3: Judaism13.Activity 4: Chapter Review14.The Seven Wonders ofthe World by RonTaliapietra

15.

Bible.Explain that God haspromised the land of Israelto the Israelites as aneternal inheritance, butany generation can forfeitthis promise by disobeyingGod.

3 .showing various geographicfeatures, missionary work, or currentevents. List the potential advantages anddisadvantages for Christians living ina secular Turkey.

3 .

Divide the class into teams of twoand have each team write aparagraph about an ancient EasternMediterranean city.

4 .

Locate in both a Bible atlas and on amodern map the cities that Paulvisited in Asia Minor.

5 .

Divide students into three groupsand assign each group a differentproposal for the future of Cypress.Then conduct a mock conference todebate and negotiate a solution thatis acceptable to all.

6 .

Invite someone who has visitedIsrael to come and share his photoswith the class.

7 .

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Explain why Cyprus isdivided between Greeksand Turks and why theyhave been unable toresolve the division

17.

Identify major industriesand landmarks in Cyprus

18.

Locate and label Syriaand Lebanon on a map

19.

Locate the maingeographiccharacteristics of Syriaand Lebanon

20.

Distinguish between theLevant and the FertileCrescent

21.

Define mandate andidentify the nation thatreceived Syria as amandate (France)

22.

Identify the two warringfactions in Lebanon

23.

Locate and label Israel,Jordan, and Palestinianareas on a map

24.

Locate the maingeographic regions ofIsrael: coastal lowlands(Acco, Plain of Sharon,Gaza Strip); Shephelah;mountain system(Galilee, West Bank); andNegev

25.

Name four characteristicsof the Great Rift Valley

26.

Identify the mainteachings of Judaism andevaluate them fromScripture

27.

Identify Britain as thenation that receivedPalestine as a mandateand explain why thepromise of a Jewishhomeland createdcontroversy

28.

Name Israel's occupiedterritories and explainwhy Israel has hadproblems dealing withthem

29.

Explain the significanceof Masada, Petra, theDead Sea, and En-gedi

30.



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Chapter 19:Southern andEastern Africa

(updated 9/17/18)

Locate the countries andmajor cities of Southernand Eastern Africa

1 .

Identify the majorgeographic features ofSouthern and EasternAfrica

2 .

Identify the majorsubregions of SouthernAfrica (South Africa, theSouthwest Plateau, theZambezi River, and theIndian Ocean islands)

3 .

Identify the majorsubregions of EasternAfrica (Sudan, Horn ofAfrica, and the LakesRegion)

4 .

Contrast Southern andEastern Africa

5 .

Explain how Europeancolonization influencedthe control and division ofSouthern and EasternAfrica

6 .

Explain the reasons forcivil conflicts and howthey have influenced theorganization of Southernand Eastern Africa

7 .

Locate the maingeographic features ofsouthern Africa

8 .

Locate the major cities ofthe country of South Africa

9 .

Identify the key events inSouth Africa's history thatexplain the unusualethnic mix of the country

10.

Explain homelands,apartheid, and theproblems they created fortoday

11.

Evaluate the prosperitygospel

12.

Explain the importance ofthe Great Rift Valley inthe Lakes Region of EastAfrica

13.

Locate the majorgeographic features ofEast Africa, especially theGreat Lakes and theSerengeti Plain

14.

Name the main l ingua15.

Southern Africa1 .Eastern Africa2 .Chapter 19 Review3.Chapter 19 Test4 .

Textbook pp. 459-4901.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Bible College - MissionsFocus Video

5.

Bible Translation - MissionsFocus Video

6.

Developing Relationshipsin Ministry Video

7.

South Africa - MissionsFocus Video

8.

Top Spots - JohannesburgVideo

9.

Top Spots - Nairobi Video10.Teacher's CD Toolkit: 19ASouthern Africa, 19BEastern Africa, 19C SouthSudan

11.

Activity 1: Southern Africa12.Activity 2: Christianity andCulture in Africa

13.

Activity 3: ProvidentialEncounter in Zambia

14.

Activity 4: Eastern Africa15.Activity 5: Chapter Review16.The book Dispatches fromthe Front by Tim Keesee

17.

Episode 5, "Father, GiveMe Bread" from the DVDseries Dispatches fromthe Front by FrontlineMissions

18.

Develop a biblicalapproach to the AIDScrisis in Africa.

1 .

List why the differentpolicies of ethnicsegregation or apartheidare unbiblical.

2 .

Emphasize that Christiansought to be concernedwith illegal poaching,which undermines aproper stewardship of therare and valuable animallife and biomes in Africa.

3 .


1 .

Using a large physical map of Africaas the central focus, post atappropriate locations on the mapphotos, missionary prayercards/newsletters, or magazinepages showing various geographicfeatures, missionary works, orcurrent events.

2 .

Ask a volunteer to research andreport to the class about Paul Kruger.

3 .

Compare Africa and South Americatogether as a class.

4 .

Invite a missionary of an Africancountry to come and speak to theclass about the country and itsculture.

5 .

Ask for student volunteers to pickan African country and report on theimportant historical events andcultural customs that a missionaryshould know.

6 .

Write to a missionary in Africa.7 .Ask three student volunteers toresearch the Great Lakes of EastAfrica and prepare a chart showingtheir findings.

8 .

List the historical and culturalreasons to support your hypotheticalnomination as the greatest nation(Africa) and classify the reasonsfrom most convincing to leastconvincing.

9 .

Watch the video selection from theDVD titled Dispatches from theFront.

10.

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franca of East Africa:SwahiliFind the highestmountain in Africa:Kilimanjaro

16.

Locate the countries andmajor cities in East Africa

17.

Understand theimportance of wildlife andgame reserves in EastAfrica

18.

Explain the cause ofrecent mass murder inRwanda

19.

Identify at least oneunique feature of eachcountry in East Africa

20.

Locate the lowest point inAfrica

21.

Explain the geographicand ethnic divisions ofSudan that sparked anindependence movement

22.

Chapter 20:Central andWestern Africa

(updated 9/17/18)

Locate every country andcapital city in Central andWestern Africa

1 .

Locate the majorgeographic features inCentral and WesternAfrica

2 .

Summarize the impact ofboth the native black andthe European cultures inCentral and Western Africa

3 .

List the major industriesand landmarks of everycountry in Central andWestern Africa

4 .

List four common traits ofcountries in sub-SaharanAfrica

5 .

Define tribalism andexplain how it hasaffected sub-SaharanAfrica

6 .

Define animism andexplain how it hinders thespread of gospel in Africa

7 .

Locate the countries ofCentral Africa andidentify the capital city ofeach

8.

Identify the Congo Riveras the great river ofCentral Africa

9 .

Name the major diseasesthat afflict Central Africans

10.

Central Africa1 .Western Africa2 .Chapter 20 Review3.Chapter 20 Test4 .

Textbook pp. 493-5181.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.AIDS Video5.Pygmies Video6.Teacher's CD Toolkit: 20ACentral Africa, 20BWestern Africa, 20CRubber Production

7.

Activity 1: Central Africa8.Activity 2: Health Statistics9.Activity 3: Western Africa10.Activity 4: Planning anAfrican Trip

11.

Activity 5: "Blood of Batand Toe of Frog"

12.

Activity 6: Chapter Review13.Heart of Darkness byJoseph Conrad

14.

Outline maps of Guinea,Guinea-Bissau, EquatorialGuinea, and Papua NewGuinea on a separatesheets of paper

15.

One Candle to Burn byKay and Dal Washer

16.

Episode 3, "I Once WasBlind," from the DVDseries Dispatches from theFront by Frontline Missions

17.

Read several specificScriptures and askstudents what the NTpassages teach is theresponsibility of NTbelievers.

1 .

Explain how Christiansmust use discernmentwhen adapting to othercultures.

2 .

Carefully discuss with thestudents the reality ofsatanic powers.

3 .


1 .

Using a large physical map of Africaas the central focus, post at theappropriate locations on the mapphotos showing various geographicfeatures, missionary work, or currentevents.

2 .

Find parallels in Western cultures forthe village, clan, and tribes and theircorresponding headman and chiefs.

3 .

Ask a volunteer to research andreport to the class on the incidenceof disease in Central Africa.

4 .

List viable options for preventingmalaria.

5 .

Construct outline maps of Guinea,Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea,and Papua New Guinea and label.

6 .

Analyze recent health statistics inseveral African countries.

7 .

Read excerpts from theautobiography of Kay and DalWasher.

8 .

Plan an imaginary mission trip toGhana and research how you willhave access to clean drinking water.

9 .

Watch an episode from Dispatchesfrom the Front about believers inLiberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea.

10.

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that afflict Central AfricansLocate the maingeographic regions ofeach country of CentralAfrica

11.

Locate the countries ofWestern Africa andidentify the capital city ofeach

12.

Explain how Europeansclassified Western Africa:the Slave Coast, the GoldCoast, and the Ivory Coast

13.

Identify the three majortribal groups in Nigeria:Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo

14.

Identify the colonizer ofeach country and explainthe role of Europeancountries in the history ofWestern Africa

15.

Identify the majorindustries and landmarksin the Western Africancountries

16.

Chapter 21:Northern Africa

(updated 9/17/18)

Locate and label on amap the countries andcapital cities of NorthAfrica

1 .

Locate and distinguishthe two subregions ofNorth Africa

2 .

Identify the majorphysical features in NorthAfrica

3 .

Distinguish between ergs,hammadas, and regs

4.

Identify the importance ofoil among the coastalnations

5.

Explain the poverty of theSahel

6 .

Describe the influence ofthe Sahara on North Africa

7 .

Name the largest desertin the world

8 .

Describe the Sahel andhow it is a transitionalzone

9.

Locate the countries andcapital cities of the Sahel

10.

Locate the majorgeographic features inthe Sahel

11.

Define desertification12.Name the early empiresassociated with the Sahel

13.

The Sahel1 .The Maghreb2.Libya and Egypt3 .Chapter 21 Review4.Chapter 21 Test5 .

Textbook pp. 521-5381.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Desertification of theSahel Video

5.

Top Ten AfricanFestivals Video

6.

Teacher's CD Toolkit: 21A Northern Africa, 21B OnePerson, Two Natures

7.

Activity 1: Northern Africa8.Activity 2: A YoungExplorer Visits Timbuktu

9.

Activity 3: "In IslamicLands, a Secret Life"

10.

Activity 4: Chapter Review11.Episode 7, "Day of theBattle," from the DVDseries Dispatches from theFront by Frontline Missions

12.

The books Dispatchesfrom the Front by TimKeesee

13.

Read Nahum 3:5-12 anddiscuss how your study ofplaces mentioned in theverse increases yourunderstanding of Scripture.

1 .

Explain how Christ hastwo complete and distinctnatures.

2 .


1 .

Using a large physical map ofNorthern Africa as the central focus,post at the appropriate locations onthe map photos showing variousgeographic features, militaryinstallations, or current events.

2 .

Watch an episode from Dispatchesfrom the Front about believers inNorthern Africa.

3 .

Ask for a volunteer to research theefforts to restore Lake Chad.

4 .

Discuss how the climate in Egypthas contributed to the preservationof the pyramids and other ancientwonders.

5 .

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associated with the SahelDistinguish folk Islamfrom traditional Islam

14.

Locate the AtlasMountains

15.

Explain the meaning ofMaghreb

16.

Locate the Barbary Coastand explain thederivation of the term

17.

Locate the countries andcapitals of the Maghreb

18.

Distinguish between ergs and regs

19.

Identify at least oneunique feature of eachcountry along the AtlasMountains

20.

Identify the maingeographic regions ofLibya: Mediterraneancoast (Cyrenaica andTripolitania) and Sahara

21.

Name the leader of Libyawho once supportedterrorism

22.

Locate the capitals ofLibya and Egypt

23.

Locate the maingeographic features inEgypt

24.

Distinguish betweenUpper and Lower Egypt

25.

Identify the fellahin26.

Chapter 22:Australia andNew Zealand

(updated 9/17/18)

List the characteristics ofAustralia that make itunique among thecontinents

1 .

Locate Australia, NewZealand, and the majorcities in each country

2 .

Label the six states andtwo territories ofAustralia, and identify atleast three uniquefeatures of each state

3 .

Locate the majorgeographic features inAustralia and NewZealand

4.

Name the major productsof each country

5 .

Describe the British andAboriginal heritage ofAustralia and NewZealand

6.

List at least four7 .

Australia1 .New Zealand2.Chapter 22 Review3.Chapter 22 Test4 .

Textbook pp. 542-5621.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Artesian Wells Video5.Australia Video6.Australia Day Video7.New Zealand - MissionsFocus Video

8.

Top Spots - Sydney Video9.Teacher's CD Toolkit: 22AAustralia and New Zealand

10.

Activity 1: Australia andNew Zealand

11.

Activity 2: "The GreatBarrier Reef"

12.

Activity 3: AboriginalPeoples

13.

Activity 4: "The Discoveryof New Zealand"

14.

Activity 5: Chapter Review15.Stuffed animal koala andplatypus

16.

Discuss why it is sodifficult for Bible-believingChristians to remain agodly influence inprosperous multiculturalsocieties.


1 .

Using a large physical map ofAustralia and New Zealand as thecentral focus, post at theappropriate locations on the mapphotos of showing variousgeographic features, missionarywork, or current events.

2 .

Illustrate the popularity of strangecreatures by displaying a stuffedkoala and platypus.

3 .

Pass around some eucalyptus andhave the students smell the strongyet pleasing aroma of the plant.

4 .

Ask for a volunteer to research andreport to the class on the game ofcricket.

5 .

Ask a volunteer to research andreport to the class on the GreatBarrier Reef.

6 .

Read aloud the chapter titled "By7.

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List at least fourcharacteristics ofAustralia that make itunique among thecontinents

7 .

Explain the impact of theGreat Dividing Range onthe climate andsettlement of Australia

8 .

Locate the New SouthWales and Victoria andtheir capitals

9 .

Locate the capital ofAustralia, Canberra

10.

Identify the objectives ofEcumenical Christianity

11.

Locate Tasmania andQueensland and theircapitals

12.

Identify and describe theGreat Barrier Reef

13.

Locate Australia'swestern states and theircapitals

14.

Describe the fate of theAboriginal peoples inAustralia

15.

Locate New Zealand andits major cities

16.

Locate the majorgeographic features ofNew Zealand

17.

Contrast Australia andNew Zealand in history,government, and economy

18.

Compare the fate of theMaoris and the Aboriginals

19.

Identify the majorproducts of New Zealand

20.

platypusSample of eucalyptus17.A boomerang18.

Read aloud the chapter titled "ByCamel Across the Outback" in GreatAdventurers of the TwentiethCentury.

7 .

Practice throwing a boomerangaround outside.

8 .

Chapter 23:Oceania: ThePacific Islands

(updated 9/17/18)

Locate each majorcountry and capital in thePacific

1 .

Identify the island groupsand the major islands inthem

2.

Distinguish betweenMelanesia, Micronesia,and Polynesia by givingcharacteristics of eachgroup of islands

3.

Explain the challenges ofacculturation in the Pacific

4 .

Explain why industry islimited in the Pacific

5 .

Identify at least oneunique feature of everymajor country in the

6.

Melanesia1 .Micronesia2 .Polynesia3 .Chapter 23 Review4.Chapter 23 Test5 .

Textbook pp. 565-5821.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.Cargo Cults Video5.Cultural Influence inMinistry Video

6.

Easter Island Video7.Geographical Influenceson Culture Video

8.

Marshall Islands - MissionsFocus Video

9.

Missionary Aviation -Missions Focus Video

10.

Mutiny on the BountyVideo

11.

Teacher's CD Toolkit: 23AOceania, 23B Types of

12.

Describe how Christianmission work necessarilyinvolves cultural change.

1 .

Explain that modestymeans different things indifferent cultures.

2 .


1 .

Using a large physical map of thePacific Ocean as the central focus,post at the appropriate locations onthe map photos showing variousgeographic features, missionarywork, or current events.

2 .

Ask a volunteer to research andreport to the class on Magellan'squest to circumnavigate the earth.

3 .

Ask a student to investigate andreport to the class on World War II inNew Guinea.

4 .

Write letters to a missionary in thePacific Islands, asking specificquestions that reflect what students

5 .

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major country in thePacificDescribe the basicproblems of acculturationin the Pacific Islands

7.

List the distinctivecharacteristics ofMelanesia

8 .

Describe the majorgeographic regions ofPapua New Guinea

9.

Describe the Cargo Cults10.List the four Cs producedby Papua New Guinea

11.

Locate the major islandcountries of Melanesia

12.

Give at least one uniquefeature of each country inMelanesia

13.

List the distinctivecharacteristics ofMicronesia

14.

Locate the countries andmajor islands ofMicronesia

15.

Distinguish low islandsand continental islands

16.

Name the U.S. territoryand common-wealth inMicronesia

17.

Give at least one uniquefeature of each country inMicronesia

18.

List the distinctivecharacterizes of Polynesia

19.

Locate the countries andmajor territories andislands of Polynesia

20.

Distinguish low and highislands

21.

Give at least one uniquefeature of each countryand territory of Polynesia

22.

Oceania, 23B Types ofIslands and Atolls in thePacificActivity 1: Oceania13.Activity 2: Captain Cookon Easter Island

14.

Activity 3: Chapter Review15.Books on missions in NewGuinea

16.

Guadalcanal Diary b yRichard Tregaskis

17.

questions that reflect what studentshave learned about the island.Explore reasons why Guam chose toremain a U.S. territory. List thebenefits and the disadvantages.

6 .

Read aloud a portion of A Guide toPohnpei: An Island Argosy describingNan Madol.

7 .

Chapter 24: TheLast Frontiers

(updated 9/17/18)

Identify the last frontiersfor human exploration:Antarctica, the oceandepths, and outer space

1.

Identify and explain thecontributions of the majorexplorers of the finalfrontiers to date

2 .

Locate the key physicalcharacteristics ofAntarctica and the oceanfloor

3 .

Identify the nationaldisputes over exploration

4.

Antarctica1 .The Ocean Deep2.The Heavens3.Chapter 24 Review4.Chapter 24 Test5 .

Textbook pp. 585-5981.Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Test Key4.NOAA Video5.The Ozone Hole Video6.Teacher's CD Toolkit: 24AIceberg, 24B Antarctica,24C Diagram of the Turtle,24D C.S.S. Hunley, 24EDiagram of Scuba(Aqua-Lung), 24F Diagramof Alvin ResearchSubmarine

7.

Explain how scientistsoften borrow from God'sdesign in nature indeveloping theirtechnological designs.

1 . Lead discussions by utilizing theprovided questions throughout thechapter.

1 .

Post on a bulletin board photosdepicting various explorations ofearth's "Last Frontiers."

2 .

Ask for a student volunteer tochoose one of the Antarcticexplorers discussed in this chapter.

3 .

Ask for volunteers to build models ofsome of the undersea craftdiscussed in this section and explainthem to the class.

4 .

Look up the meanings of words that5 .

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disputes over explorationin the ocean depthsSummarize the impact ofmultinational activities inAntarctica

5 .

Explain the efforts thatinternational communityhas taken to ensure thepeaceful use of Antarcticaby all nations

6.

Explain why the frontiersdiscussed in this chapterare the last to be explored

7.

Locate the major physicalcharacteristics ofAntarctica

8 .

Distinguish icebergs,floes, leads, and iceshelves

9.

Identify the SouthernOcean

10.

Explain why there is nonative human life inAntarctica

11.

Identify some of thecountries that have madeclaims in Antarctica andexplain why the AntarcticTreaty does notacknowledge any claims

12.

Identify and explain thecontributions of the majorexplorers of Antarctica

13.

Identify the basic types ofundersea physicalcharacteristics

14.

Locate the major physicalcharacteristics under thesea, such as the deepesttrench

15.

Recognize that the oceansupports different typesof creatures in its threezones

16.

Identify the challenges ofsea exploration

17.

Define territorial waters,high seas, and exclusiveeconomic zones

18.

Identify and explain thecontributions of the majorexplorers of the oceandepths

19.

Recognize that theatmosphere is dividedinto layers that vary intemperature and content

20.

Identify the layers of the21.

SubmarineActivity 1: Antarctica8.Activity 2: SustainableFishing

9.

Activity 3: Chapter Review10.Activity 4: Careers inGeography

11.

Resources on the Hunley12.National Geographic: June2013

13.

Look up the meanings of words thatdescribe the layers of theatmosphere.

5 .

Compare the debate over freedomof the seas with the claims of airand space rights.

6 .

Conduct a debate concerning thesuggested causes and cures of theozone-hole issue.

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