6. Fields of Knowledge - History and Social Sciences
Geography
| GEOGRAPHY 6.7 GEOGRAPHICAL KNOWLEDGE: |
Grades K-2, (5-8 year-olds) |
Grades 3-5, (8-11 year-olds) |
Grades 6-8, (11-14 year-olds) |
| Students use geographical knowledge and images of various
places to understand the present, communicate historical interpretations,
develop solutions for problems, and plan for the future. This is evident
when students:
6.7 Geographical Knowledge Cross Referenced to Vital Result Standards |
· Describe physical geography of the
places under study.
· Locate places under study on maps and globes. · Draw maps of familiar places (e.g. playground, bedroom, classroom). |
· Describe the physical and cultural
geography and spatial organization of the time and place under study, and
explain changes over time.
· Demonstrate mental mapping skills (e.g. drawing maps from memory). · Use maps, globes, and other geographical images and tools for a variety of purposes, such as acquiring knowledge, making decisions, interpreting information, and analyzing perspectives. |
· Identify, research, and interpret how geography
influences historical and contemporary events.
· Analyze land-use problems and suggest policies or models for the future, taking into account such issues as population growth, development, and environmental impact. |
| 6.8 MOVEMENTS AND SETTLEMENTS: |
Grades K-2, (5-8 year-olds) |
Grades 3-5, (8-11 year-olds) |
Grades 6-8, (11-14 year-olds) |
| Students analyze the factors and implications associated
with the historical and contemporary movements and settlements of people
and groups in various times in their local community, in Vermont, in the
United States, and in various locations world wide. This is evident when
students:
6.8 Movements and Settlements Cross Referenced to Vital Result Standards |
· Describe the causes, effects and processes of settlement of groups under study. | · Analyze and evaluate the causes,
effects, processes, and patterns of human movements, both chosen and forced.
· Demonstrate understanding of the processes, effects, and patterns of settlement. |
· Use the concept of cultural regions to map such phenomena as artifacts, customs, languages, and to track the movements of people. |
| 6.9 INTERRELATIONSHIPS: | Grades K-2, (5-8 year-olds) | Grades 3-5, (8-11 year-olds) | Grades 6-8, (11-14 year-olds) |
| Students examine the interrelationships among physical
earth processes, ecosystems, and human activities. This is evident when
students:
6.9 Interrelationships Cross Referenced to Vital Result Standards |
· Describe ecosystem under study.
· Describe the effect humans have on the physical environment (e.g. pollution, recycling). |
· Locate and describe ecosystems in various times
in Vermont, the U.S., and various locations around the world.
· Demonstrate how human actions modify the environment and may affect ecosystems (e.g. pollution, landfills, waste). · Analyze how the physical environment affects human systems. |
· Identify, contrast, and compare how the built
environment reflects the natural environment, culture and human needs.
· Examine the interrelationships among earth’s ecosystems, how change occurs in these relationships through natural and human activities, and the effects of these changes on human societies. |
| Areas of Study for All Shelburne Students on Standards
6.7, 6.8, 6.9 |
Earth Keepers
Early Inhabitants Global awareness Other cultures |
Ancient Cultures
Early American History U.S. Government/ Geography Vermont Contemporary Cultures |
World Geography
U.S. History & Culture Regional Studies Comparative Cultures Living Systems Environmental Systems |
| Examples of Classroom Activities for Standard
6.7, 6.8, 6.9. This may vary from team to team |
Multi cultural literature
Current events Holidays |
Ocean mapping
Globe making Weather forecasting Water analysis of Lake Champlain |
Current events
Immigration Middle East Latin America |
| Examples of Assessment Strategies for Standard 6.7, 6.8, 6.9 |
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