Famous Places

Entry Task:

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1.) Describe the theme of place. 2.) List 2 example of PHYSICAL characteristics. 3.) List 2 examples of HUMAN characteristics.

Parent Teacher Conferences:

1.) Reflection Document 2.) Using sticky notes:

•Two items that you are proud of. Write why you are proud of these items on the sticky notes. •One item you could improve. Write how you could improve this item on the sticky note.

Objectives: • The students will be able to identify

and describe physical characteristics of a place.

• The students will be able to identify and describe human characteristics of a place.

Review : • What does the term

“place” refer to?

Physical Characteristics Human Characteristics

Learning Task 1.) Choose one of the place cards from the middle of your table. 2.) On the front is the name of famous landmark or landform. (Landmarks - built by people. Landforms – naturally on Earth). 3..) Read the information on the place card. 4.) Use the internet to determine the location of this place. 5.)Answer the questions on the back of the card. 6.) Cite your sources 7.) Check your answers with Ms. Cole.

Interactive Notebook: Title – Famous Places

Right Side – Place CardsLeft Side – Choose a famous place out of the hat! Research that particular place. Complete the Famous Places handout.*Is this famous place a physical or human characteristic?