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Grade 7, Geography Std 2.2: Comparing the physical and human characteristics of various places using observation data and geographic resources.

Lesson Plans: Investigating Central Asia Through Maps In this lesson, students will use physical, political, and thematic maps to investigate the geography of Central Asia through a scavenger hunt. Students will explore ways in which the region of Central Asia is defined and will create their own map-based scavenger hunt for other students to solve. To What Extent Has Geographic Diversity Contributed to Cultural Diversity? In this lesson, students will identify and discuss the relationship between geographic diversity and cultural diversity in South Asia, examine examples of how geographic isolation has fostered cultural isolation, and determine the extent to which geographic diversity has led to cultural diversity. In What Ways is South Asia's Location Important to an Understanding of the Region? In this lesson, students will locate and identify the characteristics of the region's geography, discuss how location and physical characteristics have influenced intra- regional and inter-regional contacts, and will hypothesize the importance of location as a geographic theme and determine if South Asia's location makes it important.

Resources: The USGS (United States Geological Survey) This site contains satellite images of environmental change (this site includes satellite imagery on urban areas, agriculture, deserts, and many other types of regions on earth). "The Geography of Economic Activities" A site that provides in-depth analysis of major industries. Teachers may want to use this information to show students relationships with manufacturing and where the distribution of natural resources are located.
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