As part of the first unit, you will be presenting a Powerpoint and leading the class in a review of the main physical features, climate zones including climagraphs, and landscapes of the continent you were assigned. Below is a list of the complete instructions. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions...and don't wait until the day before your presentation! You will be evaluated using a rubric which you can find on the initial page under the tab of geography. We look forward to seeing your presentations! Presentations will be held on October 7th, 8th, and 9th depending on your class.

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ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS - DUE OCTOBER 29th
Below, you will find the topic questions for the essay related to Unit 1. For those of you who did not present or participate in the project, you are required to write a 1.5-2 page essay related to the topic and present your essay to the class. The essay needs to be typed, size 12 point Times New Roman font, and double-spaced.  Your work needs to be original and be sure to properly site your sources. For those of you who did present your project, you can write the essay and increase your grade up to 2 points.


1) How does climate and weather patterns influence human settlement?

2) Why is the study of climate and climate change important for humanity?

3) How do climate zones influence weather patterns and climates?

4) What is the correlation between climate zones and landscapes?

5) How do human activities change or influence the natural environment (climate, landscapes, natural resources…)?