Maps & Globes

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Skills

3.1 The student will demonstrate skills for historical thinking, geographical analysis, economic decision making, and responsible citizenship by

a) identifying artifacts and primary and secondary sources to understand events in world cultures;

b) using geographic information to support an understanding of world cultures;

c) interpreting charts, graphs, and pictures to determine characteristics of people, places, or events in world cultures;

d) summarizing points and evidence to answer a question;

e) comparing and contrasting ideas and perspectives to better understand people or events in world cultures;

f) determining relationships with multiple causes or effects;

g) explaining connections across time and place;

h) using a decision-making model to make informed decisions;

i) practicing good citizenship skills and respect for rules and laws while collaborating, compromising, and participating in classroom activities; and

j) accessing a variety of media, including online resources.

Geography

3.5 The student will develop map skills and an understanding of change over time by locating major ancient world cultures on world maps

a) at the beginning of their culture;

b) during their period of greatest influence; and

c) today.

3.6 The student will develop map skills by using globes and maps to locate and describe major rivers, mountain ranges, and other geographic features of

a) Africa;

b) Asia;

c) Europe;

d) North America; and

e) South America.

History and Social Science Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools – March 2015