Purpose

Learning goals

Standards

• [National Council for the Social Studies] D2.Geo.7.3-5 - Explain how cultural and environmental characteristics affect the distribution and movement of people, goods, and ideas.
• [National Council for the Social Studies] D2.Geo.6.3-5 - Describe how environmental and cultural characteristics influence population distribution in specific places or regions.
• [National Council for the Social Studies] D1.1.3-5 - Explain why compelling questions are important to others (e.g., peers, adults).
• [California] 1.2.1 - Locate on maps and globes their local community, California, the United States, the seven continents, and the four oceans.
• [California] 1.2.3 - Construct a simple map, using cardinal directions and map symbols.
• [California] 1.5.1 - Recognize the ways in which they are all part of the same community, sharing principles, goals, and traditions despite their varied ancestry; the forms of diversity in their school and community; and the benefits and challenges of a diverse population.
• [California] 1.5.2 - Understand the ways in which American Indians and immigrants have helped define Californian and American culture.
• [California] 2.1.1 - Trace the history of a family through the use of primary and secondary sources, including artifacts, photographs, interviews, and documents.
• [California] 2.1.2 - Compare and contrast their daily lives with those of their parents, grandparents, and/or guardians.
• [California] 2.2.2 - Label from memory a simple map of the North American continent, including the countries, oceans, Great Lakes, major rivers, and mountain ranges. Identify the essential map elements: title, legend, directional indicator, scale, and date.

Competencies

• Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
• Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.

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