• Geography: Physical and Cultural Systems
       Students develop a spatial understanding of Earth's surface and the processes that shape it, the connections between people and places, and the relationship between man and his environment.
• Economics: Interdependence and Decision Making
       Students develop an understanding of fundamental economic concepts as they apply to the interdependence and decision making of individuals, households, businesses, and governments in the United States and the World.

• G-1A-M1
       identifying and describing the characteristics, functions, and applications of various types of maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies;
• G-1A-M2
       interpreting and developing maps, globes, graphs, charts, models, and databases to analyze spatial distributions and patterns;
• G-1B-M4
       describing and explaining how personal interests, culture, and technology affect people’s perceptions and uses of places and regions;
• G-1C-M2
       identifying key demographic concepts and using these concepts to analyze the population characteristics of a country or region;
• G-1D-M4
       identifying problems that relate to contemporary geographic issues and researching possible solutions.
• E-1A-M2
       analyzing consequences of economic decisions in terms of additional benefits and additional costs;

• The World in Spatial Terms

Grade 5

2. Compare the uses of different types of maps, including two different types of maps of the same area

(G-1A-M1)


3. Interpret a map, using a map key/legend and symbols, distance scale, compass rose, cardinal or intermediate directions, and latitude and longitude

(G-1A-M2)


4. Locate major landforms and geographic features, places, and bodies of water/waterways on a map of the United States

(G-1A-M2)
Grade 7

1. Analyze various types of maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams related to U.S. history

(G-1A-M2)

• Places and Regions

Grade 5

9. Explain ways in which goals, cultures, interests, inventions, and technological advances affected perceptions and uses of places or regions in Colonial America

(G-1B-M4)
Grade 7

4. Explain ways in which goals, cultures, interests, inventions, and technological advances have affected perceptions and uses of places or regions in the United States

(G-1B-M4)

• Identify and define computer and networking terms (e.g. modem, file server, client station, LAN, Internet/Intranet, data storage device).
• Demonstrate the operations of a computer (e.g., touch-keyboarding skills, save, organize and back-up files) and other peripheral devices (scanner, digital and video cameras, VCR, laser disc player) at an intermediate level.
• Compose and edit a multi-page document with appropriate formatting using word-processing skills. (e.g., menu, tool bars, dialog boxes, spell check, thesaurus, page layout, headers and footers, word count, margins, tabs, spacing, columns, page orientation)
• Use information, media, and technology in a responsible manner which includes following the school's acceptable use policy, adhering to copyright laws, respecting the rights of others, and employing proper etiquette in all forms of communication.
• Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools, web tools) to gather information for problem solving, communication, collaborative writing and publishing to create products for various audiences.
• Understand Internet concepts (e.g., website, hypertext link, bookmarks, URL addresses) and apply intermediate on-line searching techniques (e.g., employ keyword, phrases, and Boolean Operators).
• Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.
• Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information.

Hardware:
Computer with Internet access

Software:
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Power Point
Microsoft Word

Websites:
•FACT MONSTER
      factmonster.com/states.html
•ENCARTA
      encarta.msn.com
•MAPQUEST
      mapquest.com
•STATE INFO
      www.edweek.org/context/states/
•50 STATES
      50states.com
•EASY-READ STATE INFO
      www.atozkidsstuff.com/states.html

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