Monday-     Chapter 11, Section 1 – Central America

pages 237-242  We will discuss the major landforms, climates, and cultures of Central America.

Vocabulary:   isthmus, guerrilla

Section 1 Quiz

Tuesday-     Chapter 11, Section 2 – The Caribbean Islands

pages 246-251  Discussion about the physical geography, ethnic roots, political, and economic characteristics of the region.

Vocabulary:  archipelago, coral island, windward, leeward

Section 2 Worksheet

Wednesday:     Chapter 11 Review and Assessment

Pages 252-253  Questions 6-23

Group study

Thursday:     Chapter 11 Test over Central America and The Caribbean Islands

Slideshow Presentation-  Pictures of Central America and the Caribbean Islands

Friday:     Film Study-  “How the States Got Their Shapes”

episode-  “Force of Nature”