Europe

Geography HonorsEuropeMap WorkAtlas Work- Introduction to EuropeFill out a political map of EuropePlace countries and capitals on the map.Do not forget Andorra, Vatican City, Monaco, San Marino (do not need to find a capital for these countries)Use blue or black inkColor each country to show boundary lines, do not use the same color to countries next to each other.Physical map: answer questions on the Physical Feature of Europe worksheet, and then place those physical features on the physical map.Also locate the Rhine RiverUse blue or black inkShade or outline where the physical features are; do not have to color the water.Physical GeographyRelative Location?Europe is physically smaller than the United States, but has nearly twice the population.The majority of Europe is highly urbanized and densely settled.ClimateEurope has an advantageEuropes overall climate is relatively mild considering its high latitude. Prevailing Westerly winds and the North Atlantic Drift; winds blowing off warmer water bring mild, humid conditions to a large portion of Europe. Scandinavia and much of southern Europe are hilly or mountainous, especially in the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathian mountains. Between these rugged areas lies the immense and agriculturally fertile North Europe Plain.Most important rivers are the Rhine and Danube. Pg. 62 and 115

Historical ImpactUntil the 15th century, Europe played a minor role in world affairs, but the Age of Discovery began establishing Europe as a center of colonization, trade, and technological innovation. European nations wound up colonizing, settling, and profoundly altering much of the rest of the world.Industrial Revolution originated in Europe.Europes dominance began unraveling in the 20th century, after two devastating world wars fought mainly on European soil and the loss of many European colonies. Also, the rise of Nationalism.Europe continues to be an important and wealthy region and moving into a postindustrial economy. Cultural and Historical Homework: Read 3.3 and answer questionsExamine, language and religionReview devolution and articles provide examples within Europe.Due MondayEuropean UnionRound TableRead European Union section in book and the articles.What countries are part of the European Union?What is the main goal of the European Union? Why was it created?How do you become a member of the European Union?What countries are on the waiting list?Any Problems?Homework: Chapter 4 worksheetEurope: RegionsEuropean CoreWestern EuropeMediterranean EuropeSouthern EuropeEastern EuropeNorthern EuropeComparison Chart:Create four boxes that represent each region.Mention the countries within each region, physical traits (climate, vegetation, etc.), cultural traits, and historical impacts. Brainstorm as well, what do you know about the countries within each region?You may bullet statements, but each still needs to be in complete sentences, except the list of countries.

European CoreMiddle AgesFeudalismMagna CartaparliamentProtestant ReformationMartin LutherFrench RevolutionNapoleonIndustrial RevolutionStarted in England and spread to France and Germany. Later spread to colonies such as North America.ImperialismWorld War I and IICold WarBerlin Wall

Northern EuropeFive Themes assignmentPick one Northern European country to create a small five theme essay to describe the country.You may select a Benelux country as well.

Eastern EuropeByzantine EmpireCrusadesCold War.satellite nationsBalkanizationnationalismArticle on Serbia

Southern/Mediterranean EuropeGreek EmpireRoman EmpireCrusadesRenaissancestarted in ItalyHEI exampleVenice

VeniceHumans created this unique environment. Venice, Italy is made of about 120 islands and part of the mainland. A broad waterway called the Grand Canal flows between these islandsThere are 150 canals that snake around the city. You can either walk or take a boats to travel around Venice.How was Venice built?Builders sunk wooden pilings into the ground to help support the structures above. So much wood was needed many parts of Northern Italy was flattened.Weight of buildings is so great that it has compressed the underlying ground. This is one of the reasons why Venice is gradually sinking. Other reasons include rising sea levels and the removal of too much groundwater by pumping.

VeniceProblems:There is severe water pollution that threatens historic buildings. Pollution includes: Industrial waste and sewageAlgae is created and when algae decays buildings it uses up oxygen which destroys fish

Research PaperGo over instructionsTwo days in library110 pointsPick topic by Monday