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Investigating the World – Politics
Jacky Davidson
TopicYear 7 – Geography (Mandatory)Focus Area – 4G1
Investigating the World – PoliticalStudents of mixed ability
Syllabus Outcomes4.1 identifies and gathers geographical information4.3 uses a range of written, oral and graphic forms to
communicate geographical information4.5 demonstrates a sense of place about global environments
Lesson Outcomes• use various types of maps: physical, political
• explains how geographical knowledge, understanding and skills combine with knowledge of civics to contribute to informed citizenship
ResourcesAtlashttp://www.worldatlas.com/ / www.worldmaps.com Oxford Concise DictionaryForms of Government – handoutForms of Government – Student record sheet
Learn AboutThe human elements of environments:
PoliticalSociocultural
Learn ToClassify features of the environment as
physical or human elementsRecord patterns of physical and human
elements of environments
AssessmentInformal
Monitor understanding throughout lesson sequenceMonitor in-class participation and group collaboration
FormalCollection and interpretation of electronic informationDesign and creation of a multimedia presentationGroup Project - Elements to include in presentation:
collage of text, hand drawn/photographic images, flag, flora/fauna, map. All projects to be linked by ribbon/cording to global map on wall.
Overview of Lesson sequenceLesson 1:
Forms of Government – activity & discussionLesson 2:
Scaffold for research – atlas, internet, media article
Lesson 3:Research
Lesson 4:Assemble project
Lesson 5:Student presentations
AssumptionsLesson One complete:
Students previously rotated examined different forms of government OR group read one government and acted/described to class
Students recorded key points – on worksheet - of each form of government
Students to have completed homework:Students were required to contemplate the life of
people living within each government typeStudents were to think/draw a mind-map of how
they thought each government could be displayed graphically
Lesson 2 – Teaching & Learning Strategies5 mins – Administration, settle class5 mins – Introduce topic – forms of government
Set questions to determine background knowledge
Reconfirm teams from Lesson 110 mins – Scaffold instructions for case studies
Dissect one case study for key pointsDemonstrate using atlas – continent, map outline,
longitude/latitude, flag, other...Demonstrate google.com for website, articles (e.g.
Syria)http://www.worldatlas.com
Teaching & Learning Strategies (cont.)15 mins – begin activities
Draw from box/hat country case study per group
Provide details of projectProvide assessment detailsInform timeframeBegin group project on case study
5 mins – SummariseRecap on lesson discussion & activitiesOutline the next lesson
Extension/enrichment/homeworkStudents to consider their country’s case
studyStudents to conduct some research for
articles, websites, books, other for their country
Classroom ManagementProximity controlGroup activities – monitor progressClass discussion – draw out those not
contributingProvide opportunities to learn in their style
(visual / oral / kinaesthetic) and to extend those weaker areas
Professional standardsElement 1
1.1.11.1.31.1.4
Element 22.1.12.1.22.1.32.1.4
Element 33.1.33.1.4
Element 44.1.5
Element 66.1.46.1.7