South America: Lesson 5 (2023)

Lesson 5

South America

Standards

• Attendance
• Bible Verse
• Prayer
• Map Practice

• Fact Vs. Opinion Game with Incas

Objective

Essential Questions

Matthew 15:11

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World Geography

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Quiz Date: Nov. 6th (Friday)

South America Physical Map

South America Political Map

South America Politcal Cartoon Map

Welcome back to Map Practice!

Map Challenge

South America is known for its amazing landscapes! Can you identify which of the following images comes from South America or will you accidentally pick the one from the North America? How legit are your inferencing skills?

Can you identify which image is from Brazil?

Can you spot it?

Which of the following is an image taken in South America? Click on your choice to see if you are correct. The one from South America is known as Christ the Redeemer!

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN IMAGE TAKEN IN SOUTH AMERICA? CLICK ON YOUR CHOICE TO SEE IF YOU ARE CORRECT. The one from South America is known as Angel Falls!

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN IMAGE TAKEN IN SOUTH AMERICA? CLICK ON YOUR CHOICE TO SEE IF YOU ARE CORRECT. The one from South America is known as Lake Titicaca!

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN IMAGE TAKEN IN SOUTH AMERICA? CLICK ON YOUR CHOICE TO SEE IF YOU ARE CORRECT. The one from South America is known as the Rain Forest!

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN IMAGE TAKEN IN SOUTH AMERICA? CLICK ON YOUR CHOICE TO SEE IF YOU ARE CORRECT. The one from South America is known as the Amazon River!

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As you get older, it is vital that you understand how to analyze information. Analyzing data can help you decide if you are basing your understanding on facts or opinions. Let's look at some of the earliest civilizations. How were they viewed? How do you view them? Are the primary sources presented to you fact or opinion? Can you decipher?

Forming Opinions

How advanced was the Incan civilization? Can you cite any accomplishment or lack of an accomplishment to defend your answer?

Can you make it through the slides without getting one wrong? Click on your answer to get feedback on the next 5 questions! Good luck!

Fact, Opinion, Etc.

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Fact

Garcilasco de la Vega was the son of a Spanish explorer and an Incan princess. Read what he wrote in 1539. "As soon as the Incan ruler had conquered any kingdom and set up his government, he ordered that the farmland used to grow corn be extended. For this purpose, he ordered irrigation channels to be constructed."Is Vega stating an opinion or fact?

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In 1539, Vega continued with his observations of the Incan by stating, "For this purpose, he ordered irrigation channels to be constructed. The engineers showed great cleverness and skill in supplying water for the crops, since only scattered sections of the land could grow corn. For this reason, they endeavored to increase its fertility as much as possible." This statement is ....

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Railways

Rivers

Roads

Study this map that shows the Incan empire in 1565 spanning throughout the western coast of South America. How did the Incan government unite its empire in the Andes Mountains?

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The ruins of Machu Picchu, the Incan city built by the Incas in the Andes Mountains and located within the country of Peru, has survived earthquakes for centuries despite the fact that the fitted stones are placed together without mortar. These remains show evidence of the great building skills of the Incas. This statement is....

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The Inca constructed massive networks of roads, bridges, tunnels, and steps to cross rivers and mountains as well as increase trade and strengthen their empire. This statement is ....

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