Chapter 2o – Russia

Monday-  Section 1,  “Regions of Russia”  pages 415-418

vocabulary:  tundra, taiga, steppe, chernozem, permafrost

Students will learn that Russia’s varied regions provide the nation with many resources, but access to these resources is not always easily available.

Section 1 Guided Reading and Quiz

Tuesday-  Section 2,  “Emergence of Russia”  pages422-426

vocabulary:  czar, abdicate, soviet, command economy, glasnost, perestroika

Students will learn that Russia has a history of authoritarian rule, but more recent democratic reforms offer hope to many people.

Section 2 Guided Reading and Quiz

Wednesday-  Section 3,  “Geographic Issues in Russia”  pages 427-431

vocabulary:  ruble, black market

Students will learn that although Russia has a rich and diverse culture, many problems face the nation and its people.

Section 3 Guided Reading and Quiz

Thursday-  Vocabulary Test over Chapter 19 and 20.

Class presentations over individually assigned countries.

Friday-  Map Test over Central Europe and Northern Eurasia

Class presentations over individually assigned countries.