6.G.2.1

6.G.2.1 Use maps, charts, graphs, geographic data and available technology tools to draw conclusions about the emergence, expansion and decline of civilizations, societies and regions. || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Literacy Standard(s)**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Learning Target/Task Analysis**=== The student will understand: Maps, charts, graphs, geographic data, and available technology tools can be used to organize information around the five themes of geography. The student will be able to: Interpret maps, charts, graphs and geographic data. Draw conclusions from maps, charts, graphs, geographic data and available technology tools.
 * ===**Essential Standard**===
 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**=== ||

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**I can...**
use maps, charts, graphs, geographic data and available technology tools to draw conclusions about the emergence, expansion and decline of civilizations, societies and regions.

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

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**
*Interpret a physical map of Europe. *Brace map or other Graphic organizer that shows the various parts of a map. *Ticket Out the Door using maps, globes and charts. *Qwizdom or remote control answer responses (teacher created questions) about maps, globes, charts and the Five Themes of Geography

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

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Intervention:**
*Acrostic “MRHELP” to organize the Five Themes of Geography. Examples next to each theme. *Google Images for various maps, charts and graphs (physical, political, population, etc.) of Europe and Central and South America *Summary on the importance of using various maps and the ways they help geographers.

===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Instructional Resources**=== [|www.discovereducation.com] [|www.edhelper.com] (pay site) [|www.teachervision.com] (pay site) [|www.mrdonn.org] [|www.learnnc.org] [|www.teachnology.com] (teachnology is a free site, but offers a pay worksheet site) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">[|www.middleschool.net] <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">[|www.quia.com] <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">[|www.ncwiseowl.com] <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">[|www.channelone.com] Academy Curricular Exchange (6-8 Social Studies) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Activity books (Greek, Roman and Egyptian civilizations) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Qwizdom or remote responses <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Book of graphic organizers ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Notes and Additional Information**===