Standard: a Interpret maps and other geographic tools to find patterns in human and physical systems
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The Colorado Social Studies Standards contain various contents, which can be viewed at (http://www.cde.state.co.us/CoSocialStudies/StateStandards.asp), include History, Geography, Economics, and Civics… It is critical that students communicate with the Instructor if any homework or assignment cannot be completed by the due date. In order to cover the Standards of the various content many assignments and class work will have Objectives that address more than one Content Standard. Assignments will show up in Red, Class work will be in Purple Introduction to GeographyStandard: 2.1.a Interpret maps and other geographic tools to find patterns in human and physical systems. Assignment- Bring or make a map Skills • Differentiate between physical and human systems. Done in Class (Group Evaluation of Map) • Locate the major landforms, rivers, and climate regions of the Eastern Hemisphere (Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Nile River). 8/21/12 Make A Physical Map showing the Either Rome or Greece (Will be Started in Class but expected to work on outside of class. Due : Aug 23,( see also History) • Explain why maps of the same place may vary because of the cultural or historical background of the cartographer. Present Maps and discuss each map compare students maps to books map both physical and human systems (8/22, and 8/23/12.) • Construct and analyze climate graphs for locations at different latitudes and elevations in the region to answer geographic questions and make predictions based on patterns. Standard 2.1.b Describe the characteristics and distribution of physical systems, cultural patterns and economic interdependence to make predictions. Topics to include but not limited to environmental issues and cultural diffusion. • Describe the physical features and climate of the region under study (tundra, subarctic, highlands, marine west coast, humid continental, Mediterranean).
• Describe the effects Greece and Rome’s geography had on Greek and Roman life. Make a physical map of Greece or Rome (See Geography assignment Due: 8/22/12) Groups will be set up 8/21/12. • Understand geographic factors that helped ancient Romans build a civilization. Add Human geography to Map of Greece or Rome Due 8/23/12. • Describe the geographic features of Greece and Rome and the ways in which they contributed to the spread of agriculture. Discuss in Groups and then Report to the Class (8/24/12) • Summarize how trade in Greece and Rome influenced their societies. Standard 1.2.a Explain how people interact and are interconnected over key periods or eras in history in the Eastern Hemisphere. • Explain how and when human communities populated the region under study. • Describe the characteristics that classical civilizations share (institutions, cultural styles, systems of thought that influenced neighboring peoples and have endured for several centuries). • Analyze the importance of trade routes between Europe and Asia (Spice Trade). Standards 1.2.b Determine and explain the historical context of key people, events, and ideas over time and include the examination of different perspectives from people involved. • Summarize the ideas of key figures about the concept of who should make laws in the region under study. These Objectives adapted from HSD2 Grade 7 Social Studies Curriculum Map: 2011-2012. History of EuropeStandard 1.2.c: Describe the foundation and development of key historical topics. Topics to include but not limited to early civilizations, Greece, Rome, ancient China and ancient African civilizations, and the medieval world incorporating the Crusades and Feudalism. • Describe how democracy grew under Pericles. • Analyze the decline of the Roman Empire and the legacy it left for the world. • Paraphrase the motivation for the Crusades and the impact of the Crusades. • Describe the foundation of Feudalism and Manorialism in Medieval Europe. These Objectives adapted from HSD2 Grade 7 Social Studies Curriculum Map: 2011-2012. Download 17.93 Kb. Share with your friends:
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