Name: _________________________________________________________ Hour: __________ Unit 1 – Introduction to Global Studies Directions: Use this sheet to track your knowledge of the learning targets for this unit. If you do not demonstrate proficiency (70% +) on a specific learning target, you must complete the review tasks on the attached page. This completed sheet will be your ticket to play Kahoot at the end of the unit. I reached I DID NOT Essential Learning Targets (L.T.) proficiency. reach proficiency. By the end of this unit, I will show that I… 1. Know how to use maps as geographic tools. 2. Can identify the world’s seven continents and four oceans. 3. Understand and use thematic maps (political, physical, climate, vegetation, population density, economic activity). 4. Understand how the movement of the earth affects time, climate, and seasons. 5. Understand that different cultures have unique beliefs and values. 6. Can determine a country’s level of development based on economic indicators (developed, middle income, developing). L.T. 4 1. Label the U.S. Time Zone Map with these times: 8 AM 9 AM 10 AM 11 AM 2. If it is 11 AM in Chicago, what time is it in New York City? 3. If it is 7 PM in Minnesota, what time is it in Seattle, Washington? 4. What month would be the best to go to the beach in Australia? 5. What are two factors that affect climate? 6. What do you call the climate zone that is closest to the equator? L.T. 5 L.T. 6 Define Developed Country 1. Define culture. 2. List three elements (important parts) of cultures. Middle Income Country Developing Country Name a Country (Example) L.T. 1 L.T. 2 1. Draw a line of latitude. 1. Label the seven continents on the map below. 2. Label the four oceans on the map below. 2. Draw a line of longitude. 3. What is 0° latitude called? 4. What is 0° longitude called? 5. What CONTINENT is located at 40° N, 100° W? 6. What CONTINENT is located at 20° S, 140° E? L.T. 3 1. List two different types of thematic maps. 2. What two types of information are shown on the Economic Activity map? 3. Which thematic map would you use to find the m ajor cities of a country? (Hint: Not only the capital city)