• the Andean countries have a unique geography that shapes their landscape.
• this unique geography affects their industry, travel, trade, and agriculture.
• analyze a world map to identify Andes and Mid-latitude countries.
• use a time line to discuss various events in the history of this region.
• identify the different landforms and waterways in the Andes countries.
• describe the effect of altitude on climate.
• discuss the climate extremes found in the region.
• describe important natural resources in the region.
• explain the rise and fall of the Inca empire.
• describe how the countries of the region gained their independence.
• discuss economic challenges and political instability in the region.
• discuss the major population patterns in the region.
• describe the ethnic and language groups in the region.
• discuss daily life.
• explain how economic and environment issues are affecting the region.
Performance Tasks
• Project-Based Learning Digital Hands-On Chapter Project
• Project-Based Learning Hands-On Chapter Project
Other Evidence
• Participation in Project-Based Learning Activities
• Participation in Interactive Whiteboard Activities
• Contribution to small-group activities
• Interpretation of slide show images and special purpose maps
• Participation in class discussions about physical geography topics
• Lesson Reviews
• Chapter Assessments
Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies
KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS
RH.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
RH-.6-8.2. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions
CRAFT AND STRUCTURE
RH.6-8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
RH.6-8.5 Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally).
INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS
RH.6-8.7 Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY
RH.6-8.10 By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend history/social studies texts in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES
WHST.6-8.2.Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRITING
WHST.6-8.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
RESEARCH TO BUILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE
WHST.6-8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
WHST.6-8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
WHST.6-8.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research.