Geography and Culture of South America

Miss Beckman outlines the tasks for the week of May 4th to May 8th, focusing on reading assignments, guided reading activities, and video tasks related to Atlantic South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Students are expected to complete readings, watch videos, and fill out worksheets, with a focus on understanding regional geography, deforestation, and cultural aspects.

What is the main focus of the reading assignment for Monday, May 4th?

• The economy of Asia

• The history of the United States

• The geography of Atlantic South America

• The culture of Europe

Which river is highlighted in the Monday reading as the largest river system?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

On Tuesday, students are instructed to read about which country's regions?

• Paraguay

• Uruguay

• Brazil

• Argentina

What is the capital of Brazil, as mentioned in the Tuesday tasks?

• Salvador

• Rio de Janeiro

• Brasilia

• São Paulo

Which famous figure associated with Argentina is mentioned in the Wednesday tasks?

• Eva Perón

• Diego Maradona

• Lionel Messi

• Che Guevara

What is a key characteristic of Paraguay mentioned in the Wednesday tasks?

• It is an island nation

• It is a coastal country

• It is landlocked

• It has a large desert

On Thursday, students are instructed to watch a video about which country?

• Chile

• Peru

• Ecuador

• Brazil

What activity are students asked to do while watching videos on Thursday?

• Write an essay

• Fill out a map

• Read a novel

• Solve math problems

Which country is the focus of the first video on Friday?

• Colombia

• Venezuela

• Chile

• Uruguay

What is the final task for students on Friday?

• Draw a map

• Finish a worksheet

• Write a poem

• Complete a science experiment