TODAYS'S OBJECTIVES (what you should learn)
1. Explain what the economy of South America is like today.
2. Describe the cities of South America.
3. Identify the issues and challenges facing the people of South American.
* Open Apple Works & then Word Processing.
* Place your name(s) in the upper left corner.
* Center = Apple Works 12.3
Vocabulary:
Mercosur=
minifundia =
favelas =
landlocked =
terrorism =
Complete the following phrases about “The Economy” section on page 268.
* All South American countries are considered developing or ______________ countries.
* Agriculture - subsistence and _____________ farming.
* ________________ sells more coffee than any other country in the world.
* ________________ is an important free trade group.
* South America produces a wide range of ______________ products.
Complete the following phrases about “Urban Environments” section on page 270.
* Large parts of each countries population living in big _____________ .
* rural-____________ migration taking place
* urban poor living in ________________ that surround the city
* _________________ and lack of services in these areas.
Complete the following phrases about “Issues & Challenges” section on page 270.
* Many South Americans are ______________ .
* ________________________ being cleared for farming & ranching.
* _____________________ & __________________ threatening the land.
* border __________, _______________ , & political corruption are all problems
******* After you finish above go to the first Useful Link and follow the instructions to complete your Bonus Poster on the Guiana Highlands. You may also use World Book to gather information.
******* REMEMBER*******
The following activities have been collected for chapter 12!
1. Main Ideas Activity 12.1 (10 points)
2. Main Ideas Activity 12.2 (10 pts.)
3. Apple Works 12.1 (10 pts.)
4. Apple Works 12.2 (10 pts.)
5. Amazon River Poster (10 pts.)
6. Machu Picchu Pamplet (10 pts.)
7. South American Geography Packet (20 pts.)
8. Apple Works 12.3 (10 pts.) - Today's Assignment!
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