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Grade
7
Identify
physical and human characteristics of geographic regions to interpret the
interdependent relationship between humans and their environment
Initial
Understanding
Recall geography skills and vocabulary
Examine the physical geography of the earth and identify
types of landforms and land surfaces
Retell the five themes of geography
Define characteristics of culture
Identify major climate regions of the world
Developing
an Interpretation
Use maps to determine relative and absolute location,
direction, size and shape
Describe the purpose and characteristics of globes and
various map projections
Interpret information from, and distinguish between, the
various representations of the earth
Create
accurate geographic models (geo-chart)
Explain the factors that effect climate
Compare and contrast life in diverse climate
zones
Interpret patterns of natural resources based on
geographic location
Explain how culture and experience influence
peopleÕs perception of regions and places
Analyze a specific society and integrate
components of culture, climate, resources and human environmental interaction
Draw
conclusions about the impact of world trade and resources and the
interdependence of the worldÕs people
Evaluate the causes, consequences and possible solutions to a
contemporary, global, environmental issue
Analyze
the geographic, political, economic, religious, cultural, and social structures
of Sub-Saharan Africa civilization from settlement to present day.
Initial
Understanding
Locate and label important geographic features and regions of
Africa
Identify the climate and vegetation patterns
Examine early African empires
Name AfricaÕs major natural resources
Define desertification, apartheid
Developing
an Interpretation
Describe climate regions of Africa and explain the factors
that influence climate
Explain various ways that Africa uses its natural resources
Evaluate historic information about Ancient African empires
Examine historic information about Ancient African empires
and describe how they shaped modern ethnic groups
Describe the social structures of major African empires
Determine size and relative location of Africa
Analyze the European colonial expansion into
Africa
Analyze a map of Africa to determine the best
places for people to settle
Summarize the effect of desertification on
AfricaÕs land and population
Compare and contrast oral and written traditions
Draw conclusions about the manner in which
societal needs and concerns are addressed
Defend the impact of geography on the development
of a community
Assess how the slave trade affected population,
economic systems, family life, and relations between men and women in West and
Central Africa
Predict how Africa will address the challenge of
balancing its economic development and protecting their natural resources
Evaluate the influence of climate and vegetation
on African economic activity
Examine
the geography and cultures of North America.
Initial Understanding
Identify key physical features of the U.S. and Canada
Locate territories, provinces, and states
Identify similarities and differences between the governments
of the United States and Canada
Describe the size and relative location of Canada and the
U.S.
Explain why CanadaÕs people have remained culturally distinct
Describe the relationship between the United States and
Canada based on shared physical features
Describe migration patterns of indigenous people across the
continent
Explain how the U.S. gained independence from Great Britain
Summarize the contributions of the five economic regions of
the United States
Compare and contrast the natural resources of Canada and the
U.S.
Analyze the impact of geography on the settlement of people
and on the economic resources of North America
Examine the effect of European settlements on Native
Americans
Evaluate how climate and vegetation patterns affect peopleÕs
ways of life in Canada and the U.S.
Debate the success of failure of CanadaÕs indigenous peoples
to preserve their culture
Defend or refute the importance of NAFTA
Draw conclusions about AmericaÕs role and policies as a world
leader
Examine
the impact of geography on the culture of Mexico, Central and South America,
and the Caribbean.
Initial Understanding
Describe and locate important landforms, water
bodies and climates
List major imports and exports of the region
Identify important natural resources
Name early cultures that developed in Latin
America
Identify characteristics of Caribbean cultures
Identify the major cultural groups living in
South America
Define colonialism
Examine important landforms of the three Latin American
regions
Describe patterns of climate regions and how they affect the
way people live
Examine significant characteristics and achievements of the
Mayan, Aztec and Incan civilizations
Analyze the influence of Ancient American Civilization,
European colonialism, and recent events on societies in Latin America
Explain how geography influenced the ways Latin Americans
make a living
Describe how the Incan civilization interacted with and
changed their environment
Determine how European, African, and Native American cultures
blended together to create unique Caribbean cultures
Deduce how Portuguese and Spanish became the major languages
of Latin America
Categorize the major Caribbean islands physically and
culturally
Determine what impact the Andes Mountains and the Amazon
Basin had on cultural diversity
Summarize the current challenges facing these regions
Draw conclusions about how the regionsÕ history
is reflected in its people today
Critical
Stance
Judge the impact of European rule on the Native Americans in
this region
Evaluate the
success of Latin American nations as they strive to achieve economic
independence
Unit 5: Pacific World
Analyze
the geography and cultures of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Island
region of Oceania.
Initial
Understanding
Locate and label important physical features
Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania
List main economic features of the region
Identify groups who settled in this region
Describe similarities and differences in climatic
regions in Australia, New Zealand, and the islands
Examine economic influences
Explain how geography affects climate, vegetation,
and animal life
Compare and contrast highlands and lowlands
Summarize the history of native populations and
their interaction with their environment (Maori, Aborigines)
Analyze the British influence since Captain Cook
Discuss the economy of Australia and New Zealand
Determine how isolation, caused by the ocean, promoted
cultural diversity
Critical
Stance
Defend the native peoples rights to reclaim the land of their
ancestors
Judge whether controlling countries are helping or hindering
the progress of the people of the islands of Oceania
Debate whether tourism should be banned in fragile
environments such as the Great Barrier Reef