CI.02 Locate world regions, and explain how location affects events (e.g., climate, place, resources, globalization, urbanization, cultural diffusion). G, H

What am I learning today?

Our world’s various regions, their climate, location, cities and cultures.

Why am I learning this?

Understanding our world helps us understand ourselves. Knowledge of other places and people gives us more insight into ourselves.

How will I know I learned this?

When you can identity various locations around the globe by location, name, climate and cultures.

Cities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqKe7ygkkzs

Mexico City

Tokyo

Cultures

World Culture Encyclopedia

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

Resources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkQnzNZZpTA

Globalization

Cultural Diffusion

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