We discussed at length our responses to the Bellwrite prompt. Students then worked with their groups to refine their classification of world regions using the information they researched last night.
Through our discussions, we noted that regions are theoretical concepts useful mainly for educational and research purposes. They are not political boundaries, though political considerations certainly play into how we think about regions. We noted that regions reflect cultural patterns that account for such cultural aspects as religion, language, history, race, economics, and government. Physical geographical features also play a role in shaping culture. For example, the Saharan dessert acted as a cultural "wall" that created a distinct North African culture different from the rest of the African continent. Regional designations often differ depending on the values of the person who is making the classification.
As a whole class, we considered some of the geographic and historical factors that may influence classification of world regions. We did this for the Americas, Europe, and Africa. Class A shared their current events (Class B will do so tomorrow). We are working towards the first assigned project: the State of the World (see details in separate post).
Homework:
- Given the work we did together in class today, go back to the Internet and research additional information to help you subdivide Asia into regions.
- Remember, emergency kits and composition books should be in class by this Friday.
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