La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/21/2016

What We Did Today

Terrace farming

We finished talking about challenges and opportunities of natural features of the earth.

Homework
Locate a news article that shows humans responding to challenges or opportunities presented by the natural environment.  Summarize the article by describing the event, including evidence of how the natural environment affected humans (as a challenge or opportunity). You can use the links below to help you find articles.

National Geographic: Environment News
CNN world news

The summary is due on Friday, Dec. 23rd for Hours 6, 7, and 8. It is due after break for Hours 3 & 5.

Discussion Starters
What natural features present challenges or opportunities for people in our community?