lcastillo@cas.edu.gt
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