THE AMERICAS

Ch. 14

May 15 & 16Trace the map of North and South America. Use colors/symbols to identify the following people and geographic features:

1. Rocky Mts.2. Andes Mts.3. Appalachian

Mts.4. Mississippi R.5. Missouri R.6. Amazon R.7. Atlantic Ocean8. Pacific Ocean

9. Gulf of Mexico

10. Caribbean Sea11. Maya Empire12. Olmec

Civilization13. Chavin Culture14. Anasazi

Culture15. Mound

Builders

Then, cut out the map and glue it onto ISN Pg. 97

May 15 & 16

ISN Pg. 961. Complete the Map Focus Questions (#1-4) on

pg. 384

2. Make a timeline for events happening in The Americas between A.D 400- A.D.1600.

May 17 & 20

1. Silently read the Ch. 14, Lesson 1 “The First Americans” packet. Complete questions 1-8 in the packet.

2. Staple the packet onto page 97 in your ISN.3. Next, complete the following writing assignment in

your ISN on page 96 (this is a left-side page)Pretend you are a Native American who has been

sent to explore Florida as a possible home for your people. Prepare a speech that you will give

to your leaders convincing them that Florida would be a great place to live. Illustrate you

speech with images of geographical features that make Florida appealing (fish, forests, animals,

climate…) Finish for homework!

May 21 & 221. Read Ch. 14, Lesson 2.2. ISN PG. 99- Complete a web like the one

below to describe the Maya culture:

Maya

Class System

Location

Religious Beliefs

Accomplishments

Organization

Government/Leaders

May 21 & 22

3. Next, Make a table/chart that classifies the different North American people from Lesson 2. ISN Pg. 98

People Location Climate Buildings

Fun Fact