Investigating the World – Politics

Jacky Davidson

TopicYear 7 – Geography (Mandatory)Focus Area – 4G1

Investigating the World – PoliticalStudents of mixed ability

Syllabus Outcomes4.1 identifies and gathers geographical information4.3 uses a range of written, oral and graphic forms to

communicate geographical information4.5 demonstrates a sense of place about global environments

Lesson Outcomes• use various types of maps: physical, political

• explains how geographical knowledge, understanding and skills combine with knowledge of civics to contribute to informed citizenship

ResourcesAtlashttp://www.worldatlas.com/ / www.worldmaps.com Oxford Concise DictionaryForms of Government – handoutForms of Government – Student record sheet

Learn AboutThe human elements of environments:

PoliticalSociocultural

Learn ToClassify features of the environment as

physical or human elementsRecord patterns of physical and human

elements of environments

AssessmentInformal

Monitor understanding throughout lesson sequenceMonitor in-class participation and group collaboration

FormalCollection and interpretation of electronic informationDesign and creation of a multimedia presentationGroup Project - Elements to include in presentation:

collage of text, hand drawn/photographic images, flag, flora/fauna, map. All projects to be linked by ribbon/cording to global map on wall.

Overview of Lesson sequenceLesson 1:

Forms of Government – activity & discussionLesson 2:

Scaffold for research – atlas, internet, media article

Lesson 3:Research

Lesson 4:Assemble project

Lesson 5:Student presentations

AssumptionsLesson One complete:

Students previously rotated examined different forms of government OR group read one government and acted/described to class

Students recorded key points – on worksheet - of each form of government

Students to have completed homework:Students were required to contemplate the life of

people living within each government typeStudents were to think/draw a mind-map of how

they thought each government could be displayed graphically

Lesson 2 – Teaching & Learning Strategies5 mins – Administration, settle class5 mins – Introduce topic – forms of government

Set questions to determine background knowledge

Reconfirm teams from Lesson 110 mins – Scaffold instructions for case studies

Dissect one case study for key pointsDemonstrate using atlas – continent, map outline,

longitude/latitude, flag, other...Demonstrate google.com for website, articles (e.g.

Syria)http://www.worldatlas.com

Teaching & Learning Strategies (cont.)15 mins – begin activities

Draw from box/hat country case study per group

Provide details of projectProvide assessment detailsInform timeframeBegin group project on case study

5 mins – SummariseRecap on lesson discussion & activitiesOutline the next lesson

Extension/enrichment/homeworkStudents to consider their country’s case

studyStudents to conduct some research for

articles, websites, books, other for their country

Classroom ManagementProximity controlGroup activities – monitor progressClass discussion – draw out those not

contributingProvide opportunities to learn in their style

(visual / oral / kinaesthetic) and to extend those weaker areas

Professional standardsElement 1

1.1.11.1.31.1.4

Element 22.1.12.1.22.1.32.1.4

Element 33.1.33.1.4

Element 44.1.5

Element 66.1.46.1.7