Assignment Five, Scandinavia
Assignment Five, Scandinavia
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Deadline, Sept. 28, 160 Points
Essential Questions
What are the physical characteristics of Scandinavian geography?
How do governments in Scandinavia interact with the people?
What adaptations have people made to in order to live in Scandinavia?
Essential Questions You Need to Answer about Your Essay Topic
How does (your topic) relate to the (culture, geography, recent history) of the nation(s) you chose?
Why did you choose this topic? What about it interested you?
What information do you choose to share? This is where you will include your copy or stories. Your copy should be printed out, avoid handwriting if it is possible.
What do you want to illustrate about your topic? This could include charts, graphs or other examples. You need to include at least three graphics or images that help us understand what you have learned about your topic.
You need to create a summary paragraph about how your topic has affected the nation you are studying and other nations nearby.
Description
Scandinavia is a land of contrasts and history that has long fascinated the world. We are going to explore the land and peoples of Scandinavia in this unit.
Objectives
The purpose of this assignment is to explore the physical geography, climate, and governments of Scandinavia.
Instructions
There are three parts to this packet.
For first part of the packet you will use the CIA World Factbook to gather a few simple facts about nations in Scandinavia, and then learn a little about peat.
For the second part, there is a simple map of Scandinavia you will complete.
The third part is a short essay. You will choose a topic about Scandinavia and create an essay about the topic in your poster. I have some topics you may select already listed below. However, you are free to select another one, but please visit with me about it beforehand. Some of the topics have links associated with them while others do not.
Online Files for this Assignment
Click here to the PowerPoint about Features of Scandinavian geography.
Physical maps of Scandinavia 1, 2,
Physical map of Sweden 1
Physical map of Denmark 1
Physical map of Norway 1
Classroom videos by Rick Steves
Selected Topics Relating to Scandinavia -
I have already approved these topics, and given you some links to get started. However, you are welcome to choose another topic, but you need to talk to me about it.
North Sea Oil Drilling
1, 2
The Lapp or Sami People
Norwegian Cod Fishing
The Royal Family of Sweden
1, 2
Hans Christian Andersen
The City of Copenhagen
1, 2
Immigration into Scandinavia
Tourism in Scandinavia
1, 2,
The Volvo Company
Acid Rain
Logging in Sweden
Click here to open a printed copy of this packet.
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