Geographic thinking construct and interpret various types of maps (i.e., historical, physical, political maps) to broaden understanding of topics being studied
6.S.4. demonstrate skills of decision making and problem solving:
• propose and apply new ideas, strategies and options, supported with facts and reasons, to contribute to decision making and problem solving
• consider multiple perspectives when dealing with issues, decision making and problem solving
• collaborate with others to devise strategies for dealing with problems and issues ¾ select and use technology to assist in problem solving ¾ use data gathered from a variety of electronic sources to address identified problems ¾ solve problems requiring the sorting, organizing, classifying and extending of data, using such tools as calculators, spreadsheets, databases or hypertext technology ¾ use graphic organizers, such as mind mapping/webbing, flow charting and outlining, to present connections among ideas and information in a problem-solving environment ¾ solve issue-related problems, using such communication tools as a word processor or e-mail to involve others in the process ¾ generate alternative solutions to problems by using technology to facilitate the process
6.S.3 develop skills of geographic thinking:
• construct and interpret various types of maps (i.e., historical, physical, political maps) to broaden understanding of topics being studied
• use geographic tools, including software, that assist in preparing graphs and maps
• use cardinal and intermediate directions to locate places on maps and globes
• use scales to determine the distance between places on maps and globes
• identify geographic problems and issues and pose geographic questions
Government of Alberta. (2005). Social studies K – grade 12. Retrieved from http://www.learnalberta.ca/ProgramOfStudy.aspx?lang=en&ProgramId=564423#