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Standard 3.0 Geography
Students will use geographic concepts and processes to understand location and its relationship to human activities.
Topic
A. Using Geographic Tools
Indicator
- 1. Recognize that a globe and maps are used to help people locate places
Objectives
- Recognize that maps are models of places
- Recognize that a globe is a model of Earth
- Make maps by drawing, building with blocks, and playing with clay, puzzles, pictures, and photographs
Topic
B. Geographic Characteristics of Places and Regions
Indicator
- 1. Recognize that places in the immediate environment have specific physical and human-made features
Objectives
- Discuss that places have natural/physical features such as mountains, rivers, and hills
- Discuss that places have human-made features, such as streets, buildings, and parks
Topic
C. Movement of People, Goods and Ideas
Indicator
- 1. Identify the role of transportation in the community
Objectives
- Recognize transportation as a means of traveling from place to place
- Identify ways in which people travel to various places in the community, such as bus, car, and bicycle
Topic
D. Modifying and Adapting to the Environment
Indicator
- 1. Describe how people adapt to their immediate environment
Objective
- Identify ways people adapt to the environment, such as wearing clothing that is appropriate to the weather
Date: 6/20/2006
