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Choose the unit
of study below. In the units below, you will find detailed
lessons, assignments, activities, Power Points, web
links, and homework assignments.
"Connections
is in its second year at Helix. The first three weeks
of Geography focuses on "connecting" students
to Helix. Through this unit, students will be exposed
to the traditions of Helix, basic study skills, standards
and programs that will help them to be successful
academically, socially, and athletically.
The
5 Themes of Geography is an introductory unit which
lays a foundation for the thematic and regional geography
which follows in future units. In addition to these
introductory "themes", students will demonstrate
understanding of basic mapping and atlas skills as
well as writing skills through summarization. This
unit begins our study of Geography - chapters 1-4.
The
North America unit focuses on the United State and
Canada. Throughout this unit, this region is examined
physically, politically and culturally. Although Middle
America and the Caribben are a part of North America,
they will be studied in the Latin America Unit.
Latin
America consists of regions of North and South America
that have similar physical, political and cultural
structures. Specifically, the study will focus on
Middle America south to Argentina. The islands of
this region will be examined as it relates to other
similar Latin American themes.
- The
Middle East/Northern Africa-
(November 8th - November 26th)- under construction
The
Middle East/Northern Africais a region that is connected
through a variety of political, physical and cultural
ties. This region will be crucial to the lives of
your children and grandchildren. Specifically, this
unit will examine the role of religion (Judaism, Christianity,
and Islam) and the role of oil and water in the region.
We will also examine the War on Terrorism in this
region - through current events
Through
the study of the European Unit, students learn many
factors that have lead to the political nations of
Europe. The physical geography of Europe is instrumental
in the current configuation of the nations.
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