7.1 Basic Geographic Literacy 7.1.3.A-Identigy how basic geographic tools are used to organize and interpret information about people, places and environment. 7.3 Human Characteristics of Places and Regions 7.3.3.A-Identify the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria: Population Culture Settlement Economic activities Political activities 5.2 Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship Where in the world is our community? o Locate key geographic features on a map of Earth. o Identify countries on a map of North America. o Identify states and communities on a map of the o Research the role of explorers preparing the way for the founding of new communities in North America. Where in the United States is our community? o Identify cardinal and intermediate directions and use a compass rose. o Use map skills to locate Social Studies Alive! Our Community and Beyond Lesson 1-6 Map project Create Compass Rose Hand on reading maps and globes Timeline project Identify town, state, country and continent Learn home address Lesson Quizzes (Individual assessments for each lesson) Lesson Tests (Chapters 1 & 2, Chapters 3, 4 & 5) Compass Rose Quiz Reading maps and globes worksheets Student created maps Proper address writing quiz Map presentations
5.2.3.B-Identify the sources of conflict and disagreement and different ways conflict can be resolved. 5.2.3.D-Describe how citizens participate in school and community activities. 8.2 Pennsylvania History 8.2.3.A-Identify the social, political, cultural and economic contributions of individuals and groups from Pennsylvania. 8.3 United States History 8.3.3.A.-Identify and describe the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individual and groups in United States history. communities on a map, determine directions, and measure distances between two locations. o Research and map a place to visit in the o Analyze the role of traditions, symbols, and values in unifying the How does geography affect our community? o Identify and describe the physical features, climate, and natural resources of various geographic areas, including the local community. o Compare and contrast different regions in terms of their geographic
8.4 World History 8.4.3.A-Identify the elements of culture and ethnicity. 8.4.3.C-Compare and contrast selected world cultures. characteristics. o Use map tools: scale, grid, key (legend), symbols, title, and compass rose. How do people become part of our country? o Analyze why and how people immigrate to the o Compare benefits and drawbacks of immigrating to the o Read a map. o Evaluate benefits and costs, including opportunity costs, as a way of making an important decision. o Distinguish between primary and secondary sources.
What different groups of people make up our culture? o Identify specific examples of cultural diversity. o Identify cultural contributions of diverse groups to our communities. o Identify basic human needs (food, clothing, shelter). o Compare how groups in different regions have adapted to their physical environments and used natural resources to meet basic needs. How do people improve their communities? o Explain why all
individuals share a responsibility for making their community a better place to live. o Identify examples of individuals and organizations who contribute to the public good in an emergency such as a natural disaster. o Research and describe the contributions of someone who has improved life in the local community.