Student+Self-Assessment+&+Reflection

These two questions will be the guiding questions used at the beginning, ending, and periodically throughout this three week unit of study:

"How does studying the physical/human characteristics of regions, help us to understand how these can create advantages/disadvantages for human activity in a specific place?" Also, "How do stereotypes/perceptions of another culture sometimes create conflict?"

At the completion of each activity students will answer these questions in their journals. Some time will be allowed to discuss students emerging understandings. Rather than asking "What did you learn today?", as a prompt for closure, the more specific questions will help us gain a better understanding of the unit. Early answers will most likely focus on characteristics of regions and how they serve as an advantage or disadvantage to a society. With refinement, students will hopefully begin answering the essential questions without specific prompts.