Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify geographical features in their local region and California landforms to explain how place shapes daily life
Students will be able to locate geographic features on a simple map and letter-number grid to represent place accurately
Students will be able to label a North American map with countries, oceans, Great Lakes, major rivers, and mountain ranges and include essential map elements
Students will be able to use maps, photographs, and other visual sources to explain how environmental characteristics relate to places and regions
Students will be able to conduct short research projects and gather notes about how geography affects a community or culture
Students will be able to write an informative explanation of how geography shapes human activities and choices in a specific place
Students will be able to collaborate and present their findings about a geographic feature using facts, details, and clear speaking
Products
Personal Geography Explainer Booklet
Students create a 4-6 page informative booklet about one local or California geographic feature and how it affects people, daily life, and the environment. The booklet includes a labeled map or visual, researched facts, and a short written explanation in student-friendly language.
California Geographic Feature 3D Model and Group Presentation
Teams build a 3D model of one California geographic feature and present how the feature affects ecosystems and human interactions. The presentation must connect the model to map evidence, research, and examples of how people use or adapt to the land.
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