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Willmar Public Schools
Curriculum Mapping K-8
Subject Area
Geography
Grade
7
Date
2005-06
Time
Content
Standard Addressed
Benchmark
Essential Question
Assessment
1 Week
Geography & Map
Skills
V. Geography
B. Maps and Globes
E. Essential Skills
The student will use maps and globes
to demonstrate specific and
increasingly complex geographic
knowledge.
Identify types of maps and
projections.
What map projections are useful
for different purposes?
What are special parts of a map?
How do charts, tables and
diagrams make data easier to
understand?
Explain the importance of this
map and how it can help people?
Worksheets and quiz
Why are the 5 themes of
geography important to us?
What are the earth’s major
landforms?
What can we do to preserve the
landforms on earth?
Quiz
Poster
Use landform placemats and
activity sheet.
What is a region?
What do regions of the world
have in common?
What is an issue or conflict?
How can issues or conflict in the
world affect us?
Why is the issue important?
Do you understand both sides of
the issue or conflict?
Data Sheet
The student will make and use maps
to acquire, process, and report on the
spatial organization of people and
places on Earth.
Use of Globes, Atlases, online
databases and the World Wide
Web
Read Graphs and charts
Special purpose map with
written explanation
Make special purpose maps
The student will use maps, globes,
geographic information systems and
other sources of information to
analyze the natures of places at a
variety of scales.
1 Week
1 Week
2 Weeks
5 Themes of
Geography
Physical
Features/Landforms
V. Geography
C. Physical Features
and Processes
Issues and conflicts of
a region.
III. World History
D. World
Civilizations,
Expansions of
Cultural, Commercial
an Political Contacts,
600 AD-1500AD
V. Geography
C. Physical Features
and Processes
D. Interconnections
Use symbols, coloring and
shading for maps and write an
explanation for the map
Use and explain 5 Themes.
The student will use basic
terminology describing basic
physical and cultural features of
continents studied.
Learn and identify landforms.
The student will understand the
causes and consequences of
emerging civilizations and increased
contact across the cultural regions of
Eurasia and Africa.
Demonstrate an understanding
of a region and an issue or
conflict.
The student will identify physical
characteristics of places and use this
knowledge to define regions, their
relationships among regions, and
their patterns of change.
The student will give examples of
physical systems and describe their
role in shaping life on Earth.
Gather information on issue or
conflict.
Explain why this area is a
region and show similarities.
Show how major regions of the
world are interconnected
through physical processes and
natural hazards.
Regional Maps
Willmar Public Schools
Curriculum Mapping K-8
Time
1 Week
2 Weeks
Content
World’s People and
Culture
• Population
• Resources
III. World History
A. Beginnings of
Human Society
United States
V. Geography
A. Concepts of
Location
C. Physical Features
and Processes
D. Interconnections
Standard Addressed
Benchmark
The student will give examples that
demonstrate how people are
connected to each other and the
environment.
The student will demonstrate
knowledge of selected attributes and
historical developments of various
ancient societies in Africa, the
Americas, Asia and Europe.
Analyze how the physical
environment influences human
activities.
The student will identify and locate
major physical and cultural features
that played an important role in the
history of the United States.
The student will identify and locate
geographic features associated with
the development of the United States.
Explain what culture is and
understand cultural differences.
Understand the relationship
between human activity and
how it affects the environment
and resources.
Learn the states and be able to
identify on a map.
Describe physical features and
climate.
Identify economic activities.
Examine cultural influences.
1 Week
Canada
V. Geography
B. Maps and Globes
C. Physical Features
and Processes
D. Interconnections
The student will identify examples of
the changing relationships between
patterns of settlement, land use and
topographic features in the Untied
States.
The student will make and use maps
to acquire, process, and report on the
spatial organization of people and
places on Earth.
The student will use basic
terminology describing basic
physical and cultural features of
continents studied.
The student will identify physical
characteristics of places and use this
knowledge to define regions, their
Essential Question
Assessment
Use of climate and resource
maps
What is culture?
What makes a culture unique?
Why do populations change?
How do people use resources to
make a living?
How does overusing resources
threaten the environment?
Test and essay.
How can you learn to identify
the states by regions?
What are the major physical
features in the United States and
how do they affect the climate?
Why do regions have similar
economic activities?
How have other cultures
influenced the United States?
Mental map of US.
What do the United States and
Canada share?
How are the United States and
Canada different?
What are the different regions in
Canada?
What countries have influenced
their culture?
How does the climate affect
where people live and their
economic activities?
Guided Reading.
Worksheets
Project on individual state.
Test.
Research state facts.
Identify the different regions,
physical features and people of
Canada.
Discuss the economy and
culture and relationship to other
countries and continents.
Examine how the climate
influences how people live.
Compare the environment and
culture to the United States.
Map of Canada’s regions,
resources and physical
features.
Use Venn Diagram to
compare and contrast the
U.S. and Canada
Map Test
Willmar Public Schools
Curriculum Mapping K-8
Time
Content
Standard Addressed
Benchmark
Essential Question
Assessment
Understand why Mexico is part
of the Latin American region.
Why regions make up Latin
America?
What makes Mexico part of this
region?
How do physical features
influence where people live and
the climate?
What are the 3 economic regions
of Mexico?
What groups of people
influenced Mexico’s culture and
what makes up the culture
today?
How does overpopulation and
pollution affect Mexico City?
Reaction paper.
relationships among regions, and
their patterns of change.
The student will give examples that
demonstrate how people are
connected to each other and the
environment.
The student will describe how
humans influence the environment
and in turn are influenced by it.
1 Week
Mexico
V. Geography
B. Maps and Globes
C. Physical Features
and Processes
D. Interconnections
The student will demonstrate how
various regional frameworks are used
to analyze the variation in culture and
humans’ occupation of the Earth’s
surface.
The student will make and use maps
to acquire, process, and report on the
spatial organization of people and
places on Earth.
The student will use basic
terminology describing basic
physical and cultural features of
continents studied.
The student will identify physical
characteristics of places and use this
knowledge to define regions, their
relationships among regions, and
their patterns of change.
The student will give examples that
demonstrate how people are
connected to each other and the
environment.
The student will describe how
humans influence the environment
and in turn are influenced by it.
Identify physical characteristics
of the region.
Describe the culture and
economy and how the United
States influences it.
Discuss NAFTA
Write clues for statements to
quiz the class.
Debate whether NAFTA is
good for the economy or
not.
Willmar Public Schools
Curriculum Mapping K-8
Time
1 Week
Content
Latin America
V. Geography
B. Maps and Globes
C. Physical Features
and Processes
D. Interconnections
VI. Economics
A. Producers and
Consumers
B. Economic Choices
Standard Addressed
The student will demonstrate how
various regional frameworks are used
to analyze the variation in culture and
humans’ occupation of the Earth’s
surface.
The student will use basic
terminology describing basic
physical and cultural features of
continents studied.
The student will identify physical
characteristics of places and use this
knowledge to define regions, their
relationships among regions, and
their patterns of change.
The student will give examples that
demonstrate how people are
connected to each other and the
environment.
The student will describe how
humans influence the environment
and in turn are influenced by it.
The student will demonstrate how
various regional frameworks are used
to analyze the variation in culture and
humans’ occupation of the Earth’s
surface.
The student will understand the
concept of interdependence in
relation to producers and consumers.
The student will understand basic
principles of economic decisionmaking.
Benchmark
Essential Question
Assessment
Research the economic
development of a country.
What is the economic structure
of the country?
How are countries of the world
interdependent economically?
How do you research the
economic development of a
country?
What are natural resources and
why are they important to the
wealth of the country?
Why do manufacturing and
industries help a country’s
development?
Economic web of the
country.
Make a map of the region.
Make an economic chart
showing:
• Natural resources
• Agricultural crops
• Manufacturing and
industries
• Imports and exports
Use the computer-based
program to create an economic
web of a Latin American
country.
Map and chart.
Willmar Public Schools
Curriculum Mapping K-8
Time
Content
Standard Addressed
Benchmark
Essential Question
Assessment
3 Weeks
Europe
V. Geography
B. Maps and Globes
C. Physical Features
and Processes
D. Interconnections
The student will use basic
terminology describing basic
physical and cultural features of
continents studied.
The student will be able to
describe the physical and
cultural characteristics of a
country
Travel brochure and
presentation to the class
The student will identify physical
characteristics of places and use this
knowledge to define regions, their
relationships among regions, and
their patterns of change.
Identify physical features on a
region map
What makes Europe a region?
How are their customs similar
and different?
What are some major European
cities and how do they influence
culture?
What are the major physical
features and how are they
important to the countries they
are in?
How have conflicts changed
these countries?
Guided Reading Materials
Map of Russia and Republics.
Research a topic on Russia and
make a classroom book.
Map test
What are the independent
republics?
What is different region
with Russia?
How did cultural differences
influence the break up of the
Soviet Union?
How does climate affect the
economy?
Research major cities and their
customs and beliefs
The student will give examples that
demonstrate how people are
connected to each other and the
environment.
The student will describe how
humans influence the environment
and in turn are influenced by it.
The student will demonstrate how
various regional frameworks are used
to analyze the variation in culture and
humans’ occupation of the Earth’s
surface.
1½
Weeks
Russia and the
Republics
V. Geography
B. Maps and Globes
C. Physical Features
and Processes
D. Interconnections
The student will use basic
terminology describing basic
physical and cultural features of
continents studied.
The student will identify physical
characteristics of places and use this
knowledge to define regions, their
relationships among regions, and
their patterns of change.
The student will give examples that
demonstrate how people are
connected to each other and the
environment.
Research notes and page for the
book.
Willmar Public Schools
Curriculum Mapping K-8
Time
Content
Standard Addressed
Benchmark
Essential Question
Assessment
Understand the importance of
oil as a natural resource and
differences in cultures especially religions.
What countries are the largest oil
producers?
What are the different religions
of the region?
How do these religious beliefs
cause conflicts?
Map of region
The student will describe how
humans influence the environment
and in turn are influenced by it.
Asia
III. World History
A. Beginnings of
Human Society
V. Geography
B. Maps and Globes
C. Physical Features
and Processes
D. Interconnections
VI. Economics
A. Producers and
Consumers
B. Economic Choices
The student will demonstrate how
various regional frameworks are used
to analyze the variation in culture and
humans’ occupation of the Earth’s
surface.
The student will use basic
terminology describing basic
physical and cultural features of
continents studied.
The student will identify physical
characteristics of places and use this
knowledge to define regions, their
relationships among regions, and
their patterns of change.
The student will give examples that
demonstrate how people are
connected to each other and the
environment.
The student will describe how
humans influence the environment
and in turn are influenced by it.
The student will demonstrate how
various regional frameworks are used
to analyze the variation in culture and
humans’ occupation of the Earth’s
surface.
The student will understand the
concept of interdependence in
relation to producers and consumers.
The student will understand basic
Student will make a display or
mobile of an Asian country.
Chapter test
Map test
Display or mobile of
country.
Willmar Public Schools
Curriculum Mapping K-8
Time
Content
Standard Addressed
Benchmark
Essential Question
Assessment
Understand:
• Desertification
• Apartheid
• Deforestation
• Tribal unrest
What is desertification?
What is apartheid?
How has desertification affected
Africa?
What regions have tribunal
unrest?
How has the Nile river
influenced people and their
economic activities?
Why are African countries
continually changing their
names?
How did exploration and
colonization from other
countries influence affect the
culture of these countries?
How did slave trade affect these
countries?
Maps of Africa
Why is the location of this
region important?
What specific plants and animals
can o9nly be found in this region
and why?
Why are most cities located on
the coastline in Australia?
Map of Australia
principles of economic decisionmaking.
3 Weeks
Africa
III. World History
A. Beginnings of
Human Society
V. Geography
B. Maps and Globes
C. Physical Features
and Processes
D. Interconnections
The student will demonstrate
knowledge of selected attributes and
historical developments of various
ancient societies in Africa, the
Americas, Asia and Europe
The student will use basic
terminology describing basic
physical and cultural features of
continents studied.
Research 5 African countries:
• Places of interest
• Physical and cultural
features
The student will identify physical
characteristics of places and use this
knowledge to define regions, their
relationships among regions, and
their patterns of change.
Small book on Africa
Share with class
The student will give examples that
demonstrate how people are
connected to each other and the
environment.
The student will describe how
humans influence the environment
and in turn are influenced by it.
1 Week
Australia & New
Zealand
III. World History
A. Beginnings of
Human Society
V. Geography
B. Maps and Globes
The student will demonstrate how
various regional frameworks are used
to analyze the variation in culture and
humans’ occupation of the Earth’s
surface.
The student will demonstrate
knowledge of selected attributes and
historical developments of various
ancient societies in Africa, the
Americas, Asia and Europe
The student will use basic
Examine the geography and
people
Chapter Test
Willmar Public Schools
Curriculum Mapping K-8
Time
Content
Standard Addressed
C. Physical Features
and Processes
D. Interconnections
terminology describing basic
physical and cultural features of
continents studied.
Benchmark
Essential Question
Discuss the scientific
importance of this continent.
Who owns Antarctica?
Why do scientists go to
Antarctica?
What is the scientific importance
of Antarctica?
Why is the south pole moving?
The student will identify physical
characteristics of places and use this
knowledge to define regions, their
relationships among regions, and
their patterns of change.
The student will give examples that
demonstrate how people are
connected to each other and the
environment.
The student will describe how
humans influence the environment
and in turn are influenced by it.
3 Days
Antarctica
III. Geography
D. Interconnections
The student will demonstrate how
various regional frameworks are used
to analyze the variation in culture and
humans’ occupation of the Earth’s
surface.
The student will give examples that
demonstrate how people are
connected to each other and the
environment.
Assessment