• 1∙ Hemispheres, continents, and countries  can be located on world maps and globes W1

• 2∙ Geographic features (oceans, rivers,  mountains, volcanoes, lakes).  W1

• 3∙ Kinds of maps (political and physical) W1 

• 4∙ Structural features of maps (title,  legend/key, compass orientation, date, grid) W2 

• 5∙ Photographs and satellite images compared with other representations of  the same areas W2

• 6∙ Cardinal and intermediate directions W3

• 7∙ Geography of Guatemala (significant  geographic features, capital, big cities) W3 

• 8∙ The effect of physical features and climate  on settlement and population growth W4

• 9∙ The influence of geographic factors on lifestyle W4

• 10∙ How people adapt to the environment W5

• 11∙ Environmental protection W5

• 12∙ All countries and civilizations have culture W6

• 13∙ Culture encompasses all that people do,  create, value and believe W6

• 14∙ Old and new cultural landscapes (pyramids, silos, windmills, skyscrapers) W6

• 15∙ Changes can be observed in a person’s way  of life (transportation, homes, economy,  form of government) W7

• 16∙ All people have beliefs, religion and traditions that are passed from generation  to generation in a variety of ways W7

• 17∙ The different ways that people provide for  their needs of food, clothing and shelter W7

• General Review W8

Family Organization and Traditions 

• 1∙Families pass on knowledge, customs, language and traditions W1

• 2∙ Families may speak different languages at home than at schools W1

• 3∙ Families celebrate holidays, birthdays, etc. in different ways W1

• 4∙ Families are organized in different ways W1

• 5∙ Nuclear vs. extended families W2

• 6∙ A family tree shows the structure and connections among families W2

Families around the World--Case Study: China 

Geographic Locations and Features 

• 7∙ Locations of China and Asia in relation to Guatemala and other  continents and oceans W2

• 8∙ Satellite images of China W2

• 9∙ Mountains and plateaus W3

• 10∙ Rivers (Yellow and Yangtze) W3

• 11∙ Rural and urban areas W3

• 12∙ Desert, forest, grasslands, mountains, coastline W3

• 13∙ Impact of climate on settlement patterns W4

• 14∙ Ancient features (Grand Canal, The Great Wall, Silk W4 Roads) W4

• 15∙ Environmental challenges (urbanization, overpopulation, over mining, air pollution) W4

Culture and Civilization 

• 16∙ Gender roles W5

• 17∙ Cultural groups (Han, many ethnicities) W5

• 18∙ Food, clothing and homes W5

• 19∙ Religious beliefs (Buddhism, Neo-Confucianism, Taoism), customs,  traditions and practices W5

• 20∙ National and religious holidays and festivals W5

• 21∙ Contributions from China:  W6

o Gunpowder 

o Machines 

o Metals 

o Paper 

o Porcelain 

o Silk 

o woodblock printing 

o Compass 

o Measurement of time 

o Calligraphy 

o Consumer products 

Availability to Resources 

• 1∙ Differences of availability of resources between urban, suburban and rural communities W1 

• 2∙ The impact of transportation on  rural and urban communities W1 

• 3∙ People make decisions to buy, sell,  and use money based on their needs and wants. W2 

• 4∙ Scarcity requires people to make  choices about costs and spending money W2

• 5∙ Impact of scarcity on communities 

• 6∙ Role of taxes in providing goods  and services W3 

Goods and Services 

• 7∙ The differences between goods  and services W4 

• 8∙ Goods and services specific to different areas in Guatemala W5 

• 9∙ Different types of jobs that provide  different services to the community (fire fighters, police workers, teachers, sanitation workers, etc.) W6  

• 10∙ Communities share services and  resources with other communities W7 

• General Review W8

Principles of Democracy 

• 1∙ Government is established to protect the rights of citizens,  promote fairness, and keep people safe W1 

• 2∙ Democratic principles (equality, fairness, participation in  selecting the government) W1 

• 3∙ Students can help solve problems, make decisions, and  W1 resolve conflicts in their homes, schools, and communities 

Election Process 

• 4∙ Holding elections and voting are examples of democracy ∙ Process of elections and voting in Guatemala W2 

• 5∙ Local and national leaders and their roles (president, vice  president, governor, etc.) W2 

National Symbols

• 6∙ The significance of the Guatemalan Flag W2 

• 7∙ Symbols of Guatemala (National Bird: Quetzal, Coat of  Arms, National Flower: Monja Blanca, National Hero: Tecún  Umán, National Tree: La ceiba) W3 

Communities and Government 

• 8∙ Communities need rules and laws to solve problems and  resolve conflicts W3 

• 9∙ Community leaders make, enforce, and interpret fair rules  and laws W3  

• 10∙ Community leaders represent the needs and wants of a  community to the local area, city, state, etc. W4 

• 11∙ Branches of Government in Guatemala: executive,  legislative and judicial W4  

• 12∙ Familiarity with the 14 Guatemalan Ministries W4

Continued Case Study: China 

Government 

• 13∙ Type of government (Communist) W5  

• 14∙ Process for selecting leaders W5 

• 15∙ Capital (Beijing) W5 

• 16∙ Role of the citizen W6 

  Continued Optional Case Study: Egypt 

Government 

• 17∙ Type of government (Republic) W6 

• 18∙ Process for selecting leaders W7 

• 19∙ Role of the citizen W7 

• 20∙ Capital (Cairo) W7 

• General Review W8