HOMEBASE: READING TIME Bellringer: Applying Map Skills- pg. 175 Write out the questions HOT QUESTION: Name some comparisons between the British Isle and the United States. Planner: Ch. 6 Vocabulary Due Tomorrow Ch. 6 Projects- next Wed/Thurs. BRING COLORS TOMORROW!!!!!!!!! The British Isles They consist of the England, Scotland, Wales ( United Kingdom) and Ireland The United Kingdom- England, Wales, Scotland Ancient languages of Scotland and Wales- Gaelic and Welsh -Rugged hills, very rainy Economy: Industrial Revolution- began here in 1800s Jobs: business, electronics, health care, education Farming very important they must import 1/3 of their food because lack land size w/ big population Government Parliament Democracy - Voters elect representatives 2 Houses: Commons and House of Lords Constitutional Monarchy: Queen Elizabeth II- head of the state (national spokesperson) - Has little power People 60 million people speak English 90% live in cities Protestant Christians Tourist Attraction Soccer Ireland Ireland- lush green hills and meadows Economy-manufacturing employs more people than farmers - apart of the European Union - makes clothing, computers, foods/drinks and pharmaceuticals Ireland has lots of history and old castles Homebase: READING TIME Bellringer: Making the Connection: Pg. 178 Write the Questions. HOT QUESTION: Explain the importance of Frances agriculture to their economy. Northern Ireland Conflict 1921-won freedom from Great Britain Northern Ireland- many people are Protestants (Loyalists) wanted Ireland to remain under British rule The Nationalists-mostly Catholic- wanted to be reunited with the rest of Ireland Fighting between these groups has led to thousands of deaths Peace Agreement both sides signed a peace agreement to end violence Irish People -People can trace their ancestors back to 500BC -Celtic and Gaelic peoples -Capital City: Dublin -famous for their traditional music and folk dancing Planner: Have a nice weekend!! HOMEBASE: READING TIME Bellringer: Social Studies Skills- pg. 183 WRITE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS UNDER PRACTING THE SKILL !!!! Planner: Reading Check Questions, pg. 181, 182- due tomorrow 2. Collect materials for European Project 3. Study Ch. 6 Vocabulary- Quiz Friday European Travel Ad Requirements: 1. Names on back 2. What type of Government- definition of that kind 3. Languages spoken in your country 4. Type of Geography of the land 5. Type of Industries 6. Interesting sites or places to visit 7. Must have at least 3 Pictures 8. Must have a Flag Picture 9. Capital City 10. Type of Climate France and The Benelux Countries France- pg Information - Geography - Economy - French People Belgium- pg Resources 2. Religion 3. Language 4. Tension Netherlands- pg Size 2. People known as 3. Geography 4. Technology 5. Additional Information Luxembourg- pg Size 2. Language 3. Business Homework!!!!!! Reading Check Questions, pg. 181, 182 Write and Answer the Questions!!! Pg. 181 What is the main religion of France? Pg. 182 What industries are important in Luxembourg? HOMEBASE: READING TIME Bellringer: Vocabulary Review: pgs A steep-sided valley that are inlets of the sea. 2. Superhighways. 3. Low swampy lands 4. Being able to speak several languages. 5. Firms that do business in several different countries. 6. A government where a national and state government work together. Planner: Collect materials for European Project 2. Study Ch. 6 Vocabulary- Quiz Friday Germany- pg. 184 Germany An Economic and Industrial Power Germanys Government The Germans German Flag Germany What are 3 Facts about Germany? HOMEBASE: READING TIME Bellringer: QUICKWRITE What is your European Country and what are some things you already know about it? Planner: Collect materials for European Project 2. Study Ch. 6 Vocabulary- Quiz Friday True or False Germany Alpine Countries Compare and Contrast SwitzerlandBothAustria HOMEBASE: READING TIME Bellringer: ABC European Brainstorm Planner: Collect materials for European Project 2. Study Ch. 6 Vocabulary- Quiz Friday Nordic Nations- pg. 188 Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland Geography Industry Government People Capital City NorwaySwedenFinlandDenmarkIceland Geography Industry Government People Capital Country and Capital City? HOMEBASE: READING TIME Bellringer: Vocabulary Review: 1. Industry that produce lots of manufactured goods 2. Springs that shoot hot water into the air 3. Where two or more political parties work together 4. Uses high tax rates to provide services to people 5. Heat produced by natural underground sources to heat (homes, pools, buildings) 6. Refusing to take sides during a disagreement Planner: Have a nice weekend!! Western Europe Today Vocabulary Quiz Bogs Multinational Companies Multilingual Autobahns Fjords Welfare State Heavy Industry Geysers Geothermal Energy Coalition Governments Neutrality Federal Republic European Travel Agency Ads Requirements: 1. Names on back 2. What type of Government- definition of that kind 3. Languages spoken in your country 4. Type of Geography of the land 5. Type of Industries 6. Interesting sites or places to visit 7. Must have at least 3 Pictures 8. Must have a Flag Picture 9. Capital City 10. Type of Climate