STUDENT NAME TERM Second

Social
SUBJECT ÁREA Social science GRADE 2nd
Studies

Designed by: Paola Ballesteros

1. AREA PURPOSE
To educate people with a critical and sentient conscience based on the knowledge of the Social Sciences, they
will be able to propose alternative transformations to their realities.
2. SUBJECT PURPOSE
To understand how culture, language, traditions and resources influence the construction of Colombian society.
3. TERM PURPOSE
To describe the factors that determine the climate in the different regions of Colombia.
4. GOAL INDICATORS

AFFECTIVE I COGNITIVE I EXPRESSIVE I

Shows interest in recognizing
Identifies the different geographic Names the different geographic
the different geographic regions
regions of Colombia regions of Colombia
of Colombia
AFFECTIVE II COGNITIVE II EXPRESSIVE II
Shows interest in knowing the
Recognizes the factors that Describes the factors that
factors that determine the
determine the climate in the determine the climate in the
climate in the different regions of
different regions of Colombia different regions of Colombia
Colombia
AFFECTIVE III COGNITIVE III EXPRESSIVE III

Demonstrates awareness about
how the different climates of the
regions of Colombia influence
the activities people do
Analyses how the different climates Presents how the different
of the regions of Colombia climates of the regions of
influence the activities people do Colombia influence the activities
people do
5. CONTEXT

Colombia is located in the tropical zone in the equatorial line. Its climate
has a large variety that makes Colombia a perfect place to develop
different activities according to its climatic zones.

The climate in
Colombia could be…

https://colombianabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/El-clima-en-Colombia-web.jpg

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 6. CLUE WORDS

Regions, climate, activities, relief, vegetation, altitude, latitude

7. ASSESMENTS TOOLS
Work in class.
Workshop about climate and the natural regions of Colombia.
Oral presentation about climate and activities.
8. TEACHINGS
8.1. TEACHING (1)
In Colombia we can identify six geographical regions.

Geographic Regions of Colombia

Five natural geographic regions can be distinguished in Colombia for their particular
physical and climatic characteristics, and the composition of their soils and vegetation

THE CARIBBEAN REGION THE PACIFIC REGION

The relief of this region is plain. The relief is plain. We can
We can find deserts, forest, and find mangroves and
rain forests. The highest peaks swamps. It is hot and dry
are located in this region. and is one of the rainiest
region of the world.

THE ORINOQUIA
REGION
The relief is plain. The
vegetation is mostly
savannah. It is sparsely
populated.

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THE ANDEAN REGION

THE AMAZON REGION
The relief has mountains and
The relief of this region is plain. We can rain
plateaus. It has a large variety
forests. The climate is hot and wet with heavy
of climates. It is densely
rain. There are thirty exotic fruits exclusive
populated.
from this region.

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 8.1.1 EXAMPLE

8.1.2 EXERCISES

Match the region with its corresponding characteristic

The Caribbean It is sparsely

region populated.

It is hot and dry and is one

The Andean region of the rainiest region of the
world.

The Orinoquia There are thirty exotic

region fruits exclusive from this
region.

The Pacific region The most densely

populated.

The Amazon
region The highest peaks are
located in this region.

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 Write the corresponding names of the different regions

8.2. TEACHING (1)

The climate is a natural phenomenon that involves different factors as
altitude and latitude.

Latitude: The distance from the equatorial line to a specific point of the earth.

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Altitude: The vertical distance or how high a specific point of the earth compared to
the sea level.

8.2.1 EXAMPLE

Climates of Colombia

Climate Degrees Altitude Example

Glaciar - 6°c + 4000 MASL Sierra Nevada
de Santa Marta
Sierra Nevada
del Cocuy
Moor 6°c – 12°c 3000 – 4000 Páramo de
MASL Sumapaz
Páramo de
Chingaza
Cold 12°c – 17°c 2000 – 3000 Bogotá
MASL Paipa
Middle warm 17°c – 24°c 1000 – 2000 Guatapé
MASL Armenía
Warm + 24°c - 1000 MASL Cabo de la vela
Cartagena

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 8.2.2 EXERCISES

Match the thermal zone with its corresponding degree and elevation

THERMAL FLOORS DEGREE ELEVATION

COLD 12°C - 17°C 1000 m

MIDDLE WARM 17°C – 24°C 0m

GLACIAR < 6°C 2000 m

WARM > 24°C 3000 m

MOOR 6°C - 12°C 4000 m

8.3. TEACHING (1)

The activities and relations people stablish with the territory are
influenced by the climate

Colombia is located on the planet in the Tropical Zone, but due to the
different altitudes found, there are variations in climates, this
characteristic determines in some cases the activities that people do.

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 8.3.1 EXAMPLE

GLACIAR

Low temperatures prevent

people make various
activities. The main activity
here is tourism.

https://www.pinterest.es/pin/432838214161736752/

MOOR

In moors we can find

potatoes’ crops, but it’s not
good for the ecosystem.
Tourism activities are
developed too.

https://www.las2orillas.co/la-zona-reserva-campesina-paramo-
sumapaz/

COLD

In the cold climate food such as

potatoes, wheat and corn are grown.
The conditions of this particular
climate favor the growth of plants
and animals. This climate favor
cattle.
https://revistayosoycultura.wordpress.com/2012/11/12/tierra-
fria-tierra-caliente/

MIDDLE WARM

It greatly favor agriculture since

you can grow food like wheat,
coffee, spinach or fruits like apple,
peach.

https://www.lifeder.com/clima-region-andina-colombia/

WARM

In warm weather you can grow various

kinds of plants and foods like
Sugar cane, rice and cotton.
Generally this type of climates favor
tourist activities, cattle and fishing.
https://www.taringa.net/posts/info/18413488/La-hermosa-Colombia.html

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 8.3.2 EXERCISES

Observe the activity and write the climates in which you can develop it.

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https://www.educima.com/dibujo-para-colorear-agricultor-i7076.html

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https://www.educima.com/dibujo-para-colorear-vaca-i6781.html

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tourist.html

9. RESOURCES
 Computer to project videos and images as examples of the topics.
 Workshops to reinforce and evaluate the topics taught.
 Flash cards to present and study vocabulary.
 A diversity of web pages as sources to increase the knowledge about the topics studied.
 Videos and documentaries (DVD, WMV) to reinforce topics taught.
Cardboards, markers, play dough, magazines, etc. To make handmade works about topics taught.
10. REFERENCES LIST
https://www.education.com/activity/social-studies/
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/
https://education.alberta.ca/social-studies-k-6/programs-of-study/?searchMode=3
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/grade1.html#7
Sonia Abbye. People and pleaces nearby. Program consultant. Harcourt Achieve. 2005
http://aprende.colombiaaprende.edu.co/sites/default/files/naspublic/
http://ataguaextremosangil.com/
http://canopyencolombia.blogspot.com/
http://www.rutadirecta.info/2008/12/completa-resea-de-la-ruta-normal-del.html
http://www.elmuroed.com/Resources/galleries/escalada-01.jpg

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