Two-Point Perspective: Exterior Structures
Students will explore two-point perspective to draw exterior architectural forms, utilizing two vanishing points on the horizon line.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between one-point and two-point perspective in terms of their visual effects.
- Design an exterior building using two-point perspective, demonstrating accurate angles and proportions.
- Evaluate how the distance between vanishing points affects the perceived width and depth of an object.
Common Core State Standards
About This Topic
The study of Push and Pull Factors of Migration helps students understand the complex reasons why over 280 million people live outside their country of birth. By distinguishing between 'push' factors (like war or famine) and 'pull' factors (like job opportunities or religious freedom), students develop a nuanced view of human movement. This topic also introduces the critical distinction between voluntary migrants and refugees, a distinction that is central to modern global politics.
In a 7th grade context, this unit connects human geography to historical patterns of migration in the United States. It encourages students to look at the 'brain drain' and the cultural enrichment that follows migration. Students grasp this concept faster through structured discussion and peer explanation as they weigh the difficult choices families must make when deciding to move.
Active Learning Ideas
Role Play: The Migration Decision
Assign students family profiles with specific challenges (e.g., a drought-stricken farm, a job offer in a distant city). Students must discuss as a 'family' whether the pull factors of a new location outweigh the push factors of their home.
Gallery Walk: Stories of Migration
Display short narratives or primary source excerpts from various historical and modern migrants. Students move through the 'gallery' to identify and categorize the specific push and pull factors mentioned in each story.
Think-Pair-Share: The Impact of 'Brain Drain'
Students reflect on what happens to a town if all its doctors and teachers move away. They share their thoughts with a partner and then brainstorm ways a country might 'pull' its citizens back home.
Watch Out for These Misconceptions
Common MisconceptionAll migrants move because they want to.
What to Teach Instead
Many people are forced to move due to conflict or disaster. Using 'Role Play' helps students empathize with the lack of choice faced by refugees compared to voluntary migrants.
Common MisconceptionMigration only benefits the destination country.
What to Teach Instead
Migration often results in 'remittances' (money sent back home) and cultural exchange that benefits both sides. Peer discussion about local immigrant businesses can help illustrate these mutual benefits.
Suggested Methodologies
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