S1+Rowley+Kurt

=Stage 1 Identify Desired Results=
 * **Establish Goals:** **(G)** ||
 * Maine Learning Results - Geography - 9-12

Geography

D1. Geographic Knowledge, Concepts, Themes, and Patterns

Students understand the geography of the United States and various regions of the world and the effect of geographic influences on decisions about the present and future.

a. Explain that geography includes the study of physical, environmental, and cultural features at the local, state, national, and global levels and helps people to better predict and evaluate

b. Describe the major regions of the Earth and their major physical, environmental, and cultural features using a variety of geographic tools. ||

//What understandings are desired?//
•Geographic variation among and within regions can have an impact at the local, state, national and global levels. •The impact of geographic change may be evaluated and predicted. ||
 * //Students will understand that:// **(U)** ||
 * •The earth may be divided into regions based upon physical, environmental, cultural and political features.

//What essential questions will be considered?//
•How might geographic change impact politics? •Why might geographic change be a source of tension and conflict between or within regions? ||
 * **Essential Questions:** **(Q)** ||
 * •What characteristics define various regions of the earth?

//What key knowledge and skills will students acquire as a result of this unit?//

 * //Students will know:// **(K)** || //Students will be able to:// **(S)** ||
 * * The status of the Middle East prior to WWII
 * How WWII affected Israel and Palestine
 * How diversity and nationalism shaped the Middle East
 * Which resources significantly impact the Middle East
 * The similarities and differences between Christianity, Islam and Judaism
 * What makes Israel important to Jews, Christians and Muslims || * Describe the status of the Middle East prior to WWII
 * Evaluate the fairness of the impact of WWII on the Middle East
 * Create a map that illustrates diversity and nationalism in the Middle East
 * Analyze the significance of water and oil in the Middle East
 * Assume the role of a Muslim, a Jew, or a Christian in defense of their interests in Israel
 * Recognize the importance of tolerence and cooperation toward peace between Israel and Palestine ||


 * 2004 ASCD and Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe**