8th Grade World Geography



Teacher: Mr. Todd BertramQuarter/Semester:_ Semester I & 2Department:_Social StudiesSubject:_World Geography Grade(s) 08Team Members:________________________________Standard #DescriptionExample or RigorPrior Skills NeededAssessment When Taught? If taught.V. A GeographyConcepts of LocationStudents can identify and locate major physical features of the United States-50 States-Major Mts. and Rivers-Lakes and Oceans-Major resources-Daily discussion-Worksheets-Quizzes-TestsWeeks 5-7Chapters 4-7V. B GeographyMaps and GlobesStudents will use maps and globes to demonstrate knowledge of specific locations and features.-Locate continents and oceans.-Decode symbols on a map-Locate places using lines of longitude and latitude.-Daily discussion-Worksheets-Quizzes-TestsWeeks 1-4Chapters 1-3V. B GeographyMaps and GlobesStudents will make and use a variety of maps to show location, populations, climate, and physical features. -Create a map of a room in their house (scale)-Locate major population centers on a map.Understanding of scale.Ability to record measurements-Daily discussion-Worksheets-Quizzes-Projects-TestsWeeks 2-3Chapter 2V. C GeographyPhysical Features and ProcessesStudents will identify physical features and analyze their impact as either hindering or promoting settlement in the U.S.-Mt . ranges-Rivers-Natural resources-Deserts-Fertile soil-Understanding of plate tectonics-Immigration patterns (what people were looking for.)-Daily discussion-Worksheets-Quizzes-TestsWeeks 1-4Chapters 1-3V. C GeographyPhysical Features and ProcessesStudents will give examples of physical systems and describe their role in shaping life on Earth.-Students will describe natural hazards, how they are created, where they are located, and the impact they have on people.-Knowledge of Hurricanes, tornadoes, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes.Daily discussion-Worksheets-Quizzes-TestsWeek 2Chapter 2V. D GeographyInterconnectionsStudents will identify factors that drew people to their local communities.-How does climate affect population?-How do resources affect population?-How do political freedoms affect populations?-Understanding of American historyDaily discussion-Worksheets-Quizzes-TestsWeeks 5-7Chapters 4-7V. D GeographyInterconnectionsStudents will explain how Minnesota is connected to the rest of the world through trade.-What types of agricultural products are exported to other countries?-What other resources does MN export and to whom?-Why do countries trade with each other?-Where is MN taconite located?-Where is the best farm land located in MN?-Daily discussion-Worksheets-Quizzes-TestsWeeks 8-10Chapter 7V. D GeographyInterconnectionsStudents will describe the locations of government systems and their differences.-What is a free market system?-What is communism?-What is socialism?Why do people need government? How did early civilization provide government?-Daily discussion-Worksheets-Quizzes-TestsChapters 4-30Year LongV. D GeographyInterconnectionsStudents will describe how humans influence their environment and how they are influenced by their environment.-Identify changes to landscape due to human activity.-Identify negative impact of human activities.-Understanding of types of human activity.-Why do people need to change their environment?-Daily discussion-Worksheets-Quizzes-TestsChapters 4-30Weeks 5-36V. D GeographyInterconnectionsStudents will describe the patterns of religion on the surface of the Earth.-Centers for Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, & Buddhism.-Founders of various religions.-History of religionDaily discussion-Worksheets-Quizzes-TestsChapters 6, 11, 16, 21, 26.V. D GeographyEssential SkillsStudents will demonstrate the ability to obtain geographic information from maps and globes.-Locate countries, Rivers, Seas, Mountains, etc.-Ability to read a map and its key- Daily discussion-Worksheets-Quizzes-TestsChapter 1-30Year longDescription—What is the essential standard to be learned? Define in student-friendly vocabulary.Example or Rigor—What does this look like? Provide an example or sample problem.Prior Skills Needed—What knowledge or skills must the student already have in order to master this standard?Assessment—How will student mastery be measured?When Taught—What is the proposed time frame for teaching this standard?*Adapted from Solution-Tree 2009 Reproducibles ................
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