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Recent studies have shown that a shocking number of
American students lack basic geographic knowledge, particularly about
the world outside United States’ borders. This includes simple
concepts such as the location of large cities and their corresponding
countries.
The study of geography, however, is paramount to understanding the
modern world. Geography, with an emphasis on understanding social and
physical processes within the context of places and regions, provides
students with an endless array of opportunities to explore the world
around them and to become more informed about the earth and its people,
plants, and animals.
After completing this unit, students will be able to:
- Utilize atlases and maps to find geographical features including
cities and countries by absolute and relative location
- Articulate the ways in which the curved surface of the earth can
be represented in several different map projections
- Describe the human and physical characteristics of a geographical
location and predict how a place might look based on its location
- Discuss and provide examples for the ways in which humans and the
environment affect each other
- Explain how the movement of people, goods and services has played
a role in shaping the world as we know it
- Define the term “region” and discuss ways in which various
geographical regions can be mapped and analyzed
- Observe, analyze, represent, interpret and report information about
the world.
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To demonstrate their understanding of the above objectives,
students will work in groups to design a brochure for a dream vacation.
This portfolio will include a map, illustrations and descriptions of
the attractions that can be visited, as well as persuasive paragraphs
and fast facts about the region.
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