Trimester 1 Review

Social Science- 7th gradeThirkield

Continents and OceansGo to the website to the right and practice identifying the 7 continents and 4 oceans. Click Level 1 Beginner.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htm

Landforms and Bodies of Water

Make sure you know where most of these landforms and bodies of water are located (strait, isthmus, peninsula, sound, mesa)

p.14-15

Latitude and Longitude PracticeGo to the website to the right and practice locating latitude and longitude coordinates.

http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/geography/map_games/latitude_and_longitude_games/

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p. 5

Weather vs. ClimateDo you know the difference between weather and climate?

Watch the video clip to the right and see if you agree with the speakers?

p. 52-53

http://www.weather.com/video/weather-underground-what-is-climate-37173

“Climate is what you expect , weather is what you get .”

Climate

What are some things that influence climate (make it change)?

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p. 52-59

Climate Regions and Zones

Can you list the climate zones in the High latitude, Mid-latitude, and Low/Tropical climate regions?

p. 63

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Climate Zones

Can you describe the temperature and precipitation during the seasons for the different climate zones?

• Subarctic• Tundra• Ice cap

• Marine west coast• Mediterranean• Humid continental• Humid subtropical

• Tropical rain forest• Tropical savanna

• Desert• Steppe• Highland

p. 62-68

Culture

CultureWhat is culture?

Do you know the 8 traits of culture?

p. 80-83

Developed vs. Developing Countries

www.bbc.co.uk

Do you know the difference between developed and developing countries?

See the video to the right for some visual comparisons.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb-3Ri5G2j4

p. 96

Types of EconomiesDo you know the 4 different economic systems of the world?

Who makes the economic decisions in each?

Watch the video to the right.

p. 93-94

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0fWdxtURak

Types of GovernmentsDo you know the 4 government systems of the world?

Who has the power and how do they get it?

Which government systems do people/citizens have power?

Watch the Flocabulary song to learn more about the different types of governments.

p. 83

http://www.flocabulary.com/forms-of-government/