HISTORY: Geography

What are the points of view? What do maps tell us about a place? 

Unit Description:   how maps demonstrate and offer unique insights into the relationships between humans and their environment

UNDERSTANDING                             

Students will understand that physical, political, and topographical maps offer unique insights into the relationships between humans and their environment. 

Students will be skilled at…

1   Identifying important features on a map.  

2   Analyzing and interpreting map data.

3  Collecting geographic data for map construction

4   Translating information into map data.

5   Constructing a map by applying geographic tools.

6   Describe a variety of regions in the United States.

7   Locate on map important political or physical features in the United States

Students will be able to independently use their learning to…

1  Analyze issues from multiple perspectives, to draw conclusions, form generalizations, and or solve problems. 

2   Investigate places and regions and the connections among them.