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Town of West Point Public Schools
World Geography Curriculum Map
Version: May, 2012 Based on: History & Social Science Standards of Learning
Adopted, 2008Full Implementation: 2010-2011
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Assessment Map
Strands/ReportingCategories
(Organizing Concepts)
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
Physical GeographyWG.1a-dWG.2a
WG. 1a,b,d,eWG. 2a
WG. 1a,b,d,eWG. 2a
WG. 1a,b,d,eWG. 2a
SOL Pretest & Test
Regional GeographyWG.1e
WG.3a-cWG.4
WG.1eWG.4 (US & Canada)
WG. 1eWG. 3a-cWG. 4 (Latin America, Caribbean,North Africa & SW Asia)
WG. 1eWG. 3a-cWG. 4 (Sub-Saharan Africa,Russia & Central Asia, SouthAsia)
SOL Pretest & Test
Human GeographyWG.2b-c
WG.5WG.6
WG.12b
WG. 2b-cWG.5
WG. 2b-cWG.5
WG.2b-cWG.5WG.6WG.12b
SOL Pretest & Test
Political and UrbanGeographyWG.10a-bWG.11a-cWG.12a
WG.10a-b SOL Pretest & Test
Economic GeographyWG.7a-b
WG.8WG.9a-c
WG.8 WG.8WG.9a-c
WG.7a-bWG.8WG.9a-c
SOL Pretest & Test
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Instructional Outline
STRAND/ TOPIC(OrganizingConcepts)
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
PhysicalGeography
WG.1a-dWG.2a
WG. 1a-dWG. 2a
WG. 1a-d WG. 1a-d WG. 1a-d
RegionalGeography
WG.1eWG.3a-c
WG.4
WG.1eWG.4 (US & Canada)
WG. 1eWG. 3a-cWG. 4 (Latin America &Caribbean, Europe, North Africa& SW Asia)
WG. 1eWG. 3a-cWG. 4 (Sub-Saharan Africa,Russia & Central Asia, SouthAsia)
WG.1eWG.4 (Southeast Asia, East Asia,Australia, Pacific Islands,Antarctica)WG.3 a-c
Human GeographyWG.2b-c
WG.5WG.6
WG.12b
WG. 2b-cWG.5
WG.2b-cWG.5WG.6WG.12b
WG.2b-cWG.5WG.6WG.12b
WG.2b-cWG.5WG.6WG.12b
Political andUrban Geography
WG.10a-bWG.11a-cWG.12a
WG.10a-bWG.11a-cWG.12a
WG.10a-bWG.11a-cWG.12a
EconomicGeography
WG.7a-bWG.8
WG.9a-c
WG.8 WG.8 WG.8 WG.7a-bWG.8WG.9a-c
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1st QUARTER
STRAND/TOPIC
(OrganizingConcepts)
SOL/Objective
#(s)
Essential Skills/Concepts
Cognitive Level Code:Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Formative/SummativeAssessments
(Tests, Projects, etc.)
PhysicalGeography
WG.1a-dWG.2a
WG.1 The student will use maps, globes, satellite images, photographs, or diagrams toa) obtain geographical information about the world’s countries, cities, and
environments;b) apply the concepts of location, scale, map projection, or orientation;c) develop and refine mental maps of world regions;d) create and compare political, physical, and thematic maps;
WG.2 The student will analyze how selected physical and ecological processes shape theEarth’s surface bya) identifying regional climatic patterns and weather phenomena and their
effects on people and places;
WG.1 a-e:
world map basics
longitude/latitudepractice
Themes of Geographyposter
Compare/Contrastmaps around the world
Creating & analyzingpopulation pyramids
Using GIS computeractivity
Quiz on skills
Unit TestWG.2:
Create world climatemap identifying zonesbased on latitude &highland areas
Create & analyzeclimographs from 5climate zones
Online: HumanFootprint Interactive
Climate Mini-Posters
RegionalGeography
WG.1eWG.4 (US& Canada)
WG.1 The student will use maps, globes, satellite images, photographs, or diagrams toe) analyze and explain how different cultures use maps and other visual images
to reflect their own interests and ambitions.WG.4 The student will locate and analyze physical, economic, and cultural characteristics
of world regions: United States and Canada
HumanGeography
WG.2b-cWG.5
WG.2 The student will analyze how selected physical and ecological processes shape theEarth’s surface byb) describing how humans influence the environment and are influenced by it;c) explaining how technology affects one’s ability to modify the environment
and adapt to it.
WG.5 The student will compare and contrast the distribution, growth rates, and
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SOL/Objective
#(s)
Essential Skills/Concepts
Cognitive Level Code:Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Formative/SummativeAssessments
(Tests, Projects, etc.)
characteristics of human population in terms of settlement patterns and thelocation of natural and capital resources.
Global WarmingNational GeographicArticle
Unit TestWG.4 US/Canada:
Map identifications &questions
Creating US/CanadaTourism Poster &Narrative
Immigrant letter &timeline activity
Computer ScavengerHunt-City Info,EconomicCharacteristics, NAFTA& NATO
Map QUIZ
US/Canada Physical &Climate QUIZ
Unit TESTWG.5:
Cultural LandscapeFlashcard Activity
Population DensityMap Activity
Identifying Natural,
EconomicGeography
WG.8 WG.8 The student will distinguish between developed and developing countries andrelate the level of economic development to the standard of living and quality oflife.
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SOL/Objective
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Essential Skills/Concepts
Cognitive Level Code:Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Formative/SummativeAssessments
(Tests, Projects, etc.)
Human, CapitalResource InternetActivity
WG.8:
Create chart comparingoverall characteristicsofdeveloped/developingcountries
Use www.cia.gov tocreate graphs ofdeveloped/developingstatistics (GDP, LiteracyRate etc.)
Population ArticleGroup Rotation Activity
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STRAND/TOPICS
(OrganizingConcepts)
SOL/Objective
#(s)
Essential Skills/Concepts
Cognitive Level Code:Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Formative/SummativeAssessments
(Tests, Projects, etc.)
PhysicalGeography
WG.1a-dWG.2a
WG.1 The student will use maps, globes, satellite images, photographs, or diagrams toa) obtain geographical information about the world’s countries, cities, and
environments;b) apply the concepts of location, scale, map projection, or orientation;c) develop and refine mental maps of world regions;d) create and compare political, physical, and thematic maps;
WG.2 The student will analyze how selected physical and ecological processes shape theEarth’s surface bya) identifying regional climatic patterns and weather phenomena and their
effects on people and places;
WG.4 Latin America:
Regional MapIdentifications &Questions
Review & Practice BasicMap Skills
“Medicine Man” Movie& Questions onrainforest
Amazon NationalGeographic ArticleComprehensionquestions & analysisessay
Creating a Latin AmericaTerms Picture Dictionary
Unit Test Latin AmericaWG.4 Europe:
Regional MapIdentifications &Questions
Europe Outline FlashCard Activity
European Union Article
RegionalGeography
WG.1eWG.3a-cWG.4(LatinAmerica,Europe,NorthAfrica &SW Asia)
WG.1 The student will use maps, globes, satellite images, photographs, or diagrams toe) analyze and explain how different cultures use maps and other visual images
to reflect their own interests and ambitions.
WG.3 The student will apply the concept of a region bya) explaining how characteristics of regions have led to regional labels;b) explaining how regional landscapes reflect the physical environment and the
cultural characteristics of their inhabitants;c) analyzing how cultural characteristics, including the world’s major languages,
ethnicities, and religions, link or divide regions.WG.4 The student will locate and analyze physical, economic, and cultural characteristics
of world regions: Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, North Africa and
Southwest Asia
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SOL/Objective
#(s)
Essential Skills/Concepts
Cognitive Level Code:Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Formative/SummativeAssessments
(Tests, Projects, etc.)
HumanGeography
WG.2b-cWG.5WG.6WG.12b
WG.2 The student will analyze how selected physical and ecological processes shape theEarth’s surface byb) describing how humans influence the environment and are influenced by it;c) explaining how technology affects one’s ability to modify the environment
and adapt to it.
WG.5 The student will compare and contrast the distribution, growth rates, andcharacteristics of human population in terms of settlement patterns and thelocation of natural and capital resources.
WG.6 The student will analyze past and present trends in human migration and culturalinteraction as they are influenced by social, economic, political, andenvironmental factors.
WG.12 The student will apply geography to interpret the past, understand the present, andplan for the future byb) relating current events to the physical and human characteristics of places and
regions.
United Streaming VideoEurope Physical &Cultural Geography w/questions & quiz
European UnionInternet Scavenger Hunt
Europe ClimographComparison
Iceland NationalGeographic Article
Unit Test EuropeWG.4 North Africa/SW Asia:
Regional MapIdentifications &Questions
Monotheistic ReligionsChart & Comparison
African Union InternetSummary
Dubai Growth Article
OPEC internet researchactivity
North Africa JigsawPuzzle Activity
Unit TESTWG9:
Create Own Country
EconomicGeography
WG.7a-bWG.8WG.9a-c
WG.7 The student will identify types of natural, human, and capital resources andexplain their significance bya) showing their influence on patterns of economic activity and land use;b) evaluating perspectives and consequences regarding the use of resources.
WG.8 The student will distinguish between developed and developing countries andrelate the level of economic development to the standard of living and quality oflife.
WG.9 The student will analyze the global patterns and networks of economicinterdependence bya) identifying factors, including comparative advantage, that influence economic
activities and trade;b) describing ways that economic and social interactions have changed over
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SOL/Objective
#(s)
Essential Skills/Concepts
Cognitive Level Code:Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Formative/SummativeAssessments
(Tests, Projects, etc.)
time;c) mapping, describing, and evaluating the formation of economic unions.
Activity using all levelsof industry
Comparison Chart ofmajor economic unions– NAFTA, EU, ASEAN
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STRAND/TOPIC
(OrganizingConcepts)
SOL/
Objective #(s)
Essential Skills/Concepts
Cognitive Level Code:Remember Understand Apply Analyze EvaluateCreate
Formative/SummativeAssessments
(Tests, Projects, etc.)
PhysicalGeography
WG.1a-dWG.2a
WG.1 The student will use maps, globes, satellite images, photographs, or diagrams toa) obtain geographical information about the world’s countries, cities, and
environments;b) apply the concepts of location, scale, map projection, or orientation;c) develop and refine mental maps of world regions;d) create and compare political, physical, and thematic maps;
WG.2 The student will analyze how selected physical and ecological processes shapethe Earth’s surface bya) identifying regional climatic patterns and weather phenomena and their
effects on people and places;
RegionalGeography
WG.1eWG.3a-cWG.4 (Sub-SaharanAfrica, Russia& CentralAsia, SouthAsia)
WG.1 The student will use maps, globes, satellite images, photographs, or diagrams toe) analyze and explain how different cultures use maps and other visual
images to reflect their own interests and ambitions.
WG.3 The student will apply the concept of a region bya) explaining how characteristics of regions have led to regional labels;b) explaining how regional landscapes reflect the physical environment and
the cultural characteristics of their inhabitants;c) analyzing how cultural characteristics, including the world’s major
languages, ethnicities, and religions, link or divide regions.WG.4 The student will locate and analyze physical, economic, and cultural
characteristics of world regions: Sub-Saharan Africa, Russia and Central Asia,
South Asia
WG.4 Sub-Saharan Africa:
Regional MapIdentifications &Questions
Constructing PhysicalGeography GraphicOrganizers & EssentialQuestions
Mini-poster & timelineactivity
“Sometimes in April”Video – GenocideQuestions & Essay
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Essential Skills/Concepts
Cognitive Level Code:Remember Understand Apply Analyze EvaluateCreate
Formative/SummativeAssessments
(Tests, Projects, etc.)
HumanGeography
WG.2b-cWG.5WG.6WG.12b
WG.2 The student will analyze how selected physical and ecological processes shapethe Earth’s surface byb) describing how humans influence the environment and are influenced by
it;c) explaining how technology affects one’s ability to modify the
environment and adapt to it.
WG.5 The student will compare and contrast the distribution, growth rates, andcharacteristics of human population in terms of settlement patterns and thelocation of natural and capital resources.
WG.6 The student will analyze past and present trends in human migration andcultural interaction as they are influenced by social, economic, political, andenvironmental factors.
WG.12 The student will apply geography to interpret the past, understand thepresent, and plan for the future byb) relating current events to the physical and human characteristics of
places and regions.
Response
Unit TESTWG.4 Russia & Central Asia:
Regional MapIdentifications &Questions
United Streaming Video“Bering Sea Bridge” &Questions
United Streaming VideoLife in Siberia &Questions
Creating Life in RussiaChildren’s Books –Traveling on the Trans-Siberian Railroad
Article: “My Life inSiberia”
Creating a RussianPresidential SpeechPost-Communism
Construct an illustratedtimeline/flow chart forRussian History
Unit TESTWG.4 South, SE, East Asia:
Political & UrbanGeography
WG.10a-bWG.11a-cWG.12a
WG.10 The student will analyze how the forces of conflict and cooperation affectthe division and control of the Earth’s surface bya) explaining and analyzing reasons for the creation of different political
divisions;b) analyzing ways cooperation among political jurisdictions is used to solve
problems and settle disputes.
WG.11 The student will analyze the patterns of urban development bya) applying the concepts of site and situation to major cities in each region;b) explaining how the functions of towns and cities have changed over
time;
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c) describing the unique influence of urban areas and some challenges theyface.
WG.12 The student will apply geography to interpret the past, understand thepresent, and plan for the future bya) using geographic knowledge, skills, and perspectives to analyze
problems and make decisions;
Regional MapIdentifications &Questions
National GeographicArticle: Impact ofMonsoons on Life inIndia
Bitter Waters of ChinaArticle & Questions
South, SE, East AsiaComparison Chart(physical, economic,culture/religion)
Culture Scavenger HuntSE & East Asia InternetActivity
Unit TEST
EconomicGeography
WG.7a-bWG.8WG.9a-c
WG.7 The student will identify types of natural, human, and capital resources andexplain their significance bya) showing their influence on patterns of economic activity and land use;b) evaluating perspectives and consequences regarding the use of
resources.
WG.8 The student will distinguish between developed and developing countriesand relate the level of economic development to the standard of living andquality of life.
WG.9 The student will analyze the global patterns and networks of economic
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Objective #(s)
Essential Skills/Concepts
Cognitive Level Code:Remember Understand Apply Analyze EvaluateCreate
Formative/SummativeAssessments
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interdependence bya) identifying factors, including comparative advantage, that influence
economic activities and trade;b) describing ways that economic and social interactions have changed
over time;c) mapping, describing, and evaluating the formation of economic unions.
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STRAND/TOPIC
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SOL/
Objective #(s)
Essential Skills/Concepts
Cognitive Level Code:Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Formative/SummativeAssessments
(Tests, Projects, etc.)
PhysicalGeography
WG.1a-dWG.2a
WG.1 The student will use maps, globes, satellite images, photographs, or diagrams toa) obtain geographical information about the world’s countries, cities, and
environments;b) apply the concepts of location, scale, map projection, or orientation;c) develop and refine mental maps of world regions;d) create and compare political, physical, and thematic maps;
WG.2 The student will analyze how selected physical and ecological processes shape theEarth’s surface bya) identifying regional climatic patterns and weather phenomena and their
effects on people and places;
RegionalGeography
WG.1eWG.3a-cWG.4(SoutheastAsia, EastAsia,Australia,Pacific Islands,Antarctica)
WG.1 The student will use maps, globes, satellite images, photographs, or diagrams toe) analyze and explain how different cultures use maps and other visual
images to reflect their own interests and ambitions.
WG.3 The student will apply the concept of a region bya) explaining how characteristics of regions have led to regional labels;b) explaining how regional landscapes reflect the physical environment and
the cultural characteristics of their inhabitants;c) analyzing how cultural characteristics, including the world’s major
languages, ethnicities, and religions, link or divide regions.WG.4 The student will locate and analyze physical, economic, and cultural
characteristics of world regions: Southeast Asia, East Asia, Australia and the Pacific
Islands, and Antarctica.
WG.10:
Construct Chart/GraphicOrganizers of examples& summaries of conflictsbased on boundaries,cultural, economic,resources etc.
Construct Chart/GraphicOrganizers of examples& summaries ofcooperation betweenlocalities or nations b/cof natural disasters,economic advantages,
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Essential Skills/Concepts
Cognitive Level Code:Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Formative/SummativeAssessments
(Tests, Projects, etc.)
HumanGeography
WG.2b-cWG.5WG.6WG.12b
WG.2 The student will analyze how selected physical and ecological processes shape theEarth’s surface byb) describing how humans influence the environment and are influenced by
it;c) explaining how technology affects one’s ability to modify the environment
and adapt to it.
WG.5 The student will compare and contrast the distribution, growth rates, andcharacteristics of human population in terms of settlement patterns and thelocation of natural and capital resources.
WG.6 The student will analyze past and present trends in human migration andcultural interaction as they are influenced by social, economic, political, andenvironmental factors.
WG.12 The student will apply geography to interpret the past, understand the present,and plan for the future byb) relating current events to the physical and human characteristics of places
and regions.
cultural similarities,regional issues
Creating a world map &legend of Politicaldivisions (NATO, EU,OPEC etc.)
WG.11:
World City Flash Cards:Baghdad, Istanbul,Mecca, Cape Town, Rio,New York etc.
Internet search forarticles & summaries ofproblems of urbangrowth (transportation,income gap, essentialinfrastructure, pollutionetc.)
Internet search forarticles & summaries ofinfluence of urbangrowth (nation building,migration magnet, newtechnology, education,media, corporationsetc.)
WG .7-12 are reinforced withineach individual regional unit of
Political &Urban
Geography
WG.10a-bWG.11a-cWG.12a
WG.10 The student will analyze how the forces of conflict and cooperation affect thedivision and control of the Earth’s surface bya) explaining and analyzing reasons for the creation of different political
divisions;b) analyzing ways cooperation among political jurisdictions is used to solve
problems and settle disputes.
WG.11 The student will analyze the patterns of urban development bya) applying the concepts of site and situation to major cities in each region;b) explaining how the functions of towns and cities have changed over time;c) describing the unique influence of urban areas and some challenges they
face.
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SOL/
Objective #(s)
Essential Skills/Concepts
Cognitive Level Code:Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Formative/SummativeAssessments
(Tests, Projects, etc.)
WG.12 The student will apply geography to interpret the past, understand the present,and plan for the future bya) using geographic knowledge, skills, and perspectives to analyze problems
and make decisions;
study.
EconomicGeography
WG.7a-bWG.8WG.9a-c
WG.7 The student will identify types of natural, human, and capital resources andexplain their significance bya) showing their influence on patterns of economic activity and land use;b) evaluating perspectives and consequences regarding the use of resources.
WG.8 The student will distinguish between developed and developing countries andrelate the level of economic development to the standard of living and qualityof life.
WG.9 The student will analyze the global patterns and networks of economicinterdependence bya) identifying factors, including comparative advantage, that influence
economic activities and trade;b) describing ways that economic and social interactions have changed over
time;c) mapping, describing, and evaluating the formation of economic unions.