6.G.2.2

6.G.2.2 Construct maps, charts and graphs to explain data about geographic phenomena (e.g., migration patterns and population, resource distribution patterns). || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Literacy Standard(s)**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Learning Target/Task Analysis**=== The student will know: Parts of maps, charts and graphs (e.g., key, legend, compass rose, title, scale). The student will be able to: Create their own maps, charts and/or graphs to explain pre-existing data. For example: Students may use two maps of Ethiopia – one topographical and one showing natural resources - to create their own graphic representation depicting where people might initially settle based upon the information gained from the other two maps.
 * ===**Essential Standard**===
 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**=== ||

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**I can...**

 * give the definition of phenomena.
 * construct maps, charts and graphs to explain geographic phenomena.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**
Geographic tools, expansion and decline

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**
*Construct a map from school to your favorite place. Map must have the appropriate parts (key, legend title etc.). *Activities that involve reading maps (climate map of Central America, *Physical map of Northern Europe, Ocean Currents map, Climate Map of Southern South America etc.)

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Differentiation**
Activity choice boards, Tiered activities, Small-group instruction, Skill-based mini lesson, Learning buddies, Cooperative learning groups, Demonstrations

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Intervention:**
*Discovery Education video on the parts of a map. *Interpret map of Northern Italy and Southern Italy to explain settlement in the South. Write a summary of findings. *Qwizdom or remote control answer responses (teacher created questions) that pertain to parts of a map, chart or graph

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