IXL Skill Plan | Arkansas Curriculum Framework: Grade 7 (Geography)

Arkansas Curriculum Framework: Grade 7 (Geography)

Skills available for Arkansas seventh-grade social studies standards

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World in Spatial Terms
Human Systems
Environment and Society

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World in Spatial Terms
1 Students will interpret spatial information using geographic representations.
WST.1.7.1 Evaluate the characteristics, functions, advantages, and disadvantages of various geographic representations and geospatial technologies for analyzing spatial patterns and distributions (e.g., maps, diagrams, aerial photographs, remotely sensed images, geographic visualization, global positioning systems, geographic information systems)
WST.1.7.1 Evaluate the characteristics, functions, advantages, and disadvantages of various geographic representations and geospatial technologies for analyzing spatial patterns and distributions (e.g., maps, diagrams, aerial photographs, remotely sensed images, geographic visualization, global positioning systems, geographic information systems)


WST.1.7.2 Construct geographic representations for the purpose of asking and answering specific geographic questions		Oceans and continents 1. Oceans and continents Northern America 2. Identify and select countries of Northern and Central America 3. Name countries of Northern and Central America The Caribbean 4. Identify and select countries of the Caribbean 5. Name countries of the Caribbean South America 6. Identify and select countries of South America 7. Name countries of South America Africa 8. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 1 9. Name countries of Africa: region 1 10. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 2 11. Name countries of Africa: region 2 12. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 3 13. Name countries of Africa: region 3 14. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 4 15. Name countries of Africa: region 4 16. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 5 17. Name countries of Africa: region 5 18. Identify countries of Africa: review 19. Select countries of Africa: review 20. Name countries of Africa: review Europe 21. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 1 22. Name countries of Europe: region 1 23. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 2 24. Name countries of Europe: region 2 25. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 3 26. Name countries of Europe: region 3 27. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 4 28. Name countries of Europe: region 4 29. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 5 30. Name countries of Europe: region 5 31. Identify countries of Europe: review 32. Select countries of Europe: review 33. Name countries of Europe: review Asia 34. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 1 35. Name countries of Asia: region 1 36. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 2 37. Name countries of Asia: region 2 38. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 3 39. Name countries of Asia: region 3 40. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 4 41. Name countries of Asia: region 4 42. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 5 43. Name countries of Asia: region 5 44. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 6 45. Name countries of Asia: region 6 46. Identify countries of Asia: review 47. Select countries of Asia: review 48. Name countries of Asia: review Oceania 49. Identify and select countries of Oceania 50. Name countries of Oceania
WST.1.7.2 Construct geographic representations for the purpose of asking and answering specific geographic questions
Oceans and continents 1. Oceans and continents Northern America 2. Identify and select countries of Northern and Central America 3. Name countries of Northern and Central America The Caribbean 4. Identify and select countries of the Caribbean 5. Name countries of the Caribbean South America 6. Identify and select countries of South America 7. Name countries of South America Africa 8. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 1 9. Name countries of Africa: region 1 10. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 2 11. Name countries of Africa: region 2 12. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 3 13. Name countries of Africa: region 3 14. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 4 15. Name countries of Africa: region 4 16. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 5 17. Name countries of Africa: region 5 18. Identify countries of Africa: review 19. Select countries of Africa: review 20. Name countries of Africa: review Europe 21. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 1 22. Name countries of Europe: region 1 23. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 2 24. Name countries of Europe: region 2 25. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 3 26. Name countries of Europe: region 3 27. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 4 28. Name countries of Europe: region 4 29. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 5 30. Name countries of Europe: region 5 31. Identify countries of Europe: review 32. Select countries of Europe: review 33. Name countries of Europe: review Asia 34. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 1 35. Name countries of Asia: region 1 36. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 2 37. Name countries of Asia: region 2 38. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 3 39. Name countries of Asia: region 3 40. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 4 41. Name countries of Asia: region 4 42. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 5 43. Name countries of Asia: region 5 44. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 6 45. Name countries of Asia: region 6 46. Identify countries of Asia: review 47. Select countries of Asia: review 48. Name countries of Asia: review Oceania 49. Identify and select countries of Oceania 50. Name countries of Oceania

WST.1.7.3 Explain relationships between places and regions using geographic representations		Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan Oceans and continents 9. Oceans and continents Northern America 10. Identify and select countries of Northern and Central America 11. Name countries of Northern and Central America The Caribbean 12. Identify and select countries of the Caribbean 13. Name countries of the Caribbean South America 14. Identify and select countries of South America 15. Name countries of South America Africa 16. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 1 17. Name countries of Africa: region 1 18. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 2 19. Name countries of Africa: region 2 20. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 3 21. Name countries of Africa: region 3 22. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 4 23. Name countries of Africa: region 4 24. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 5 25. Name countries of Africa: region 5 26. Identify countries of Africa: review 27. Select countries of Africa: review 28. Name countries of Africa: review Europe 29. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 1 30. Name countries of Europe: region 1 31. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 2 32. Name countries of Europe: region 2 33. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 3 34. Name countries of Europe: region 3 35. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 4 36. Name countries of Europe: region 4 37. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 5 38. Name countries of Europe: region 5 39. Identify countries of Europe: review 40. Select countries of Europe: review 41. Name countries of Europe: review Asia 42. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 1 43. Name countries of Asia: region 1 44. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 2 45. Name countries of Asia: region 2 46. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 3 47. Name countries of Asia: region 3 48. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 4 49. Name countries of Asia: region 4 50. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 5 51. Name countries of Asia: region 5 52. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 6 53. Name countries of Asia: region 6 54. Identify countries of Asia: review 55. Select countries of Asia: review 56. Name countries of Asia: review Oceania 57. Identify and select countries of Oceania 58. Name countries of Oceania
WST.1.7.3 Explain relationships between places and regions using geographic representations
Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan Oceans and continents 9. Oceans and continents Northern America 10. Identify and select countries of Northern and Central America 11. Name countries of Northern and Central America The Caribbean 12. Identify and select countries of the Caribbean 13. Name countries of the Caribbean South America 14. Identify and select countries of South America 15. Name countries of South America Africa 16. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 1 17. Name countries of Africa: region 1 18. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 2 19. Name countries of Africa: region 2 20. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 3 21. Name countries of Africa: region 3 22. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 4 23. Name countries of Africa: region 4 24. Identify and select countries of Africa: region 5 25. Name countries of Africa: region 5 26. Identify countries of Africa: review 27. Select countries of Africa: review 28. Name countries of Africa: review Europe 29. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 1 30. Name countries of Europe: region 1 31. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 2 32. Name countries of Europe: region 2 33. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 3 34. Name countries of Europe: region 3 35. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 4 36. Name countries of Europe: region 4 37. Identify and select countries of Europe: region 5 38. Name countries of Europe: region 5 39. Identify countries of Europe: review 40. Select countries of Europe: review 41. Name countries of Europe: review Asia 42. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 1 43. Name countries of Asia: region 1 44. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 2 45. Name countries of Asia: region 2 46. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 3 47. Name countries of Asia: region 3 48. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 4 49. Name countries of Asia: region 4 50. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 5 51. Name countries of Asia: region 5 52. Identify and select countries of Asia: region 6 53. Name countries of Asia: region 6 54. Identify countries of Asia: review 55. Select countries of Asia: review 56. Name countries of Asia: review Oceania 57. Identify and select countries of Oceania 58. Name countries of Oceania

WST.1.7.4 Analyze how environmental and cultural characteristics of places and regions have changed over time		China 1. Ancient China 2. The Qin Empire 3. The Han Dynasty 4. Science and technology in early China Europe from Rome to the Middle Ages 5. Pax Romana 6. The fall of the Western Roman Empire 7. Feudal Europe American colonial regions 8. New England Colonies: founding and government 9. New England Colonies: economy and interactions with Native Americans 10. Middle Colonies: founding and government 11. Middle Colonies: economy and society 12. Southern Colonies: founding and government 13. Southern Colonies: economy and slavery American Antebellum regions 14. Comparing the North and the South
WST.1.7.4 Analyze how environmental and cultural characteristics of places and regions have changed over time
China 1. Ancient China 2. The Qin Empire 3. The Han Dynasty 4. Science and technology in early China Europe from Rome to the Middle Ages 5. Pax Romana 6. The fall of the Western Roman Empire 7. Feudal Europe American colonial regions 8. New England Colonies: founding and government 9. New England Colonies: economy and interactions with Native Americans 10. Middle Colonies: founding and government 11. Middle Colonies: economy and society 12. Southern Colonies: founding and government 13. Southern Colonies: economy and slavery American Antebellum regions 14. Comparing the North and the South
2 Students will analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.
WST.2.7.1 Construct visual and written explanations of the spatial organization and spatial patterns of people, places, and environments
WST.2.7.1 Construct visual and written explanations of the spatial organization and spatial patterns of people, places, and environments


WST.2.7.2 Compare spatial connections among people, places, and their environments over time		Ancient river civilizations 1. Compare ancient river civilizations: geography and society The Silk Road 2. The ancient Silk Road: geography and transportation 3. The ancient Silk Road: goods and ideas 4. The medieval Silk Road Exploration 5. The Age of Exploration: origins 6. Portuguese and Spanish expeditions: part I 7. Portuguese and Spanish expeditions: part II 8. The Columbian Exchange
WST.2.7.2 Compare spatial connections among people, places, and their environments over time
Ancient river civilizations 1. Compare ancient river civilizations: geography and society The Silk Road 2. The ancient Silk Road: geography and transportation 3. The ancient Silk Road: goods and ideas 4. The medieval Silk Road Exploration 5. The Age of Exploration: origins 6. Portuguese and Spanish expeditions: part I 7. Portuguese and Spanish expeditions: part II 8. The Columbian Exchange

WST.2.7.3 Use spatial data to answer questions and resolve problems about patterns reflecting physical and human phenomena
WST.2.7.3 Use spatial data to answer questions and resolve problems about patterns reflecting physical and human phenomena

3 Students will analyze regions created through cultural, human, and physical characteristics.
WST.3.7.1 Analyze the combinations of physical and human characteristics that make places and regions similar to and different from other places and regions		Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan
WST.3.7.1 Analyze the combinations of physical and human characteristics that make places and regions similar to and different from other places and regions
Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan

WST.3.7.2 Analyze perceptions people have of places and regions around the world based on direct experiences (e.g., living in a place, travel) and indirect experiences (e.g., media, books, family, friends)
WST.3.7.2 Analyze perceptions people have of places and regions around the world based on direct experiences (e.g., living in a place, travel) and indirect experiences (e.g., media, books, family, friends)

4 Students will apply geographic skills and tools to interpret the past, the present, and plan for the future.
WST.4.7.1 Explain physical and cultural changes in places and regions over time using a variety of sources including geographic representations (e.g., boundaries, languages, beliefs, climate, technology, migration)		Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan
WST.4.7.1 Explain physical and cultural changes in places and regions over time using a variety of sources including geographic representations (e.g., boundaries, languages, beliefs, climate, technology, migration)
Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan

WST.4.7.2 Analyze the influence of geography on current events, issues, and in planning for the future using a variety of sources including geographic representations and available geospatial technology		Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan
WST.4.7.2 Analyze the influence of geography on current events, issues, and in planning for the future using a variety of sources including geographic representations and available geospatial technology
Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan

Human Systems
5 Students will analyze the demographics and migration of human population and settlement over time.
HS.5.7.1 Examine the variations of populations in different places and regions using demographics		Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan The Columbian Exchange 9. The Columbian Exchange
HS.5.7.1 Examine the variations of populations in different places and regions using demographics
Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan The Columbian Exchange 9. The Columbian Exchange

HS.5.7.2 Analyze spatial patterns and consequences of settlement and migration (e.g., voluntary and involuntary, seasonal, short- and long-term migration, push- pull- factors)		1. Southern Colonies: economy and slavery 2. Indian Removal and the Trail of Tears 3. Antebellum immigration
HS.5.7.2 Analyze spatial patterns and consequences of settlement and migration (e.g., voluntary and involuntary, seasonal, short- and long-term migration, push- pull- factors)
1. Southern Colonies: economy and slavery 2. Indian Removal and the Trail of Tears 3. Antebellum immigration
6 Students will evaluate the characteristics, distribution, and complexity of cultural regions.
HS.6.7.1 Examine the cultural characteristics of various regions (e.g., celebrations, language, child-rearing, clothing, food, beliefs, behaviors)		Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan
HS.6.7.1 Examine the cultural characteristics of various regions (e.g., celebrations, language, child-rearing, clothing, food, beliefs, behaviors)
Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan

HS.6.7.2 Analyze reasons for and effects of cultural diffusion, cultural convergence, and cultural divergence in and across various regions		Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan World religions and traditions 9. The teachings of Confucius 10. Origins of Judaism 11. Origins of Christianity 12. Origins of Islam 13. Origins of Hinduism 14. Origins of Buddhism The Transportation Revolution 15. Industrial and Transportation Revolutions
HS.6.7.2 Analyze reasons for and effects of cultural diffusion, cultural convergence, and cultural divergence in and across various regions
Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan World religions and traditions 9. The teachings of Confucius 10. Origins of Judaism 11. Origins of Christianity 12. Origins of Islam 13. Origins of Hinduism 14. Origins of Buddhism The Transportation Revolution 15. Industrial and Transportation Revolutions
7 Students will analyze patterns and networks of economic interdependence among regions.
HS.7.7.1 Explain primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary economic activities
HS.7.7.1 Explain primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary economic activities


HS.7.7.2 Compare advantages and disadvantages of one location over another in the access to factors of production (e.g., human resources, natural resources, capital resources, entrepreneurship)		1. Trade and specialization
HS.7.7.2 Compare advantages and disadvantages of one location over another in the access to factors of production (e.g., human resources, natural resources, capital resources, entrepreneurship)
1. Trade and specialization

HS.7.7.3 Analyze movements of people, products, and ideas through transportation and communication networks and how they vary among regions (e.g., regional, global)		1. Trade and specialization 2. What is a market? 3. Industrial and Transportation Revolutions
HS.7.7.3 Analyze movements of people, products, and ideas through transportation and communication networks and how they vary among regions (e.g., regional, global)
1. Trade and specialization 2. What is a market? 3. Industrial and Transportation Revolutions
8 Students will analyze causes and effects of cooperation and conflict among people.
HS.8.7.1 Examine physical and human characteristics that influence the division and control of Earth's surface (e.g., resources, land use, ethnicity, national identities)		Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan
HS.8.7.1 Examine physical and human characteristics that influence the division and control of Earth's surface (e.g., resources, land use, ethnicity, national identities)
Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan

HS.8.7.2 Explain levels of cooperation among people in various places and regions who solve human and environmental issues		1. International organizations 2. Trade and specialization
HS.8.7.2 Explain levels of cooperation among people in various places and regions who solve human and environmental issues
1. International organizations 2. Trade and specialization

HS.8.7.3 Analyze conflicting territorial claims from multiple perspectives (e.g., water sources or access, mineral rights, natural resources)
HS.8.7.3 Analyze conflicting territorial claims from multiple perspectives (e.g., water sources or access, mineral rights, natural resources)

Environment and Society
9 Students will analyze the interactions between humans and the environment.
ES.9.7.1 Examine ways people have adapted to the physical environment over time (e.g., technology, habitation, transportation, agriculture, communication)		Ancient river civilizations 1. Early Mesopotamia 2. Ancient Egypt: the Old Kingdom 3. The Indus Civilization 4. Compare ancient river civilizations: geography and society 5. Compare ancient river civilizations: achievements and legacy The Americas 6. Foundations of Maya civilization 7. Foundations of Inca civilization 8. Foundations of Aztec civilization Central Asia 9. The Mongol Empire
ES.9.7.1 Examine ways people have adapted to the physical environment over time (e.g., technology, habitation, transportation, agriculture, communication)
Ancient river civilizations 1. Early Mesopotamia 2. Ancient Egypt: the Old Kingdom 3. The Indus Civilization 4. Compare ancient river civilizations: geography and society 5. Compare ancient river civilizations: achievements and legacy The Americas 6. Foundations of Maya civilization 7. Foundations of Inca civilization 8. Foundations of Aztec civilization Central Asia 9. The Mongol Empire

ES.9.7.2 Describe symbiotic relationships between humans and their physical environments
ES.9.7.2 Describe symbiotic relationships between humans and their physical environments


ES.9.7.3 Analyze positive and negative consequences of human changes on the physical environment		Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan
ES.9.7.3 Analyze positive and negative consequences of human changes on the physical environment
Region profiles 1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 6. Country profile: Brazil 7. Country profile: China 8. Country profile: Japan

ES.9.7.4 Examine human induced changes in one place or region and its effects on other places or regions (e.g., flood control, deforestation, factories, electric power generation)
ES.9.7.4 Examine human induced changes in one place or region and its effects on other places or regions (e.g., flood control, deforestation, factories, electric power generation)

10 Students will evaluate patterns of change and continuity in the distribution and consumption of resources.
ES.10.7.1 Explain how culture has influenced decisions about the use of resources over time		1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia
ES.10.7.1 Explain how culture has influenced decisions about the use of resources over time
1. Region profile: South America 2. Region profile: Europe 3. Region profile: West and Central Africa 4. Region profile: the Middle East 5. Region profile: East Asia

ES.10.7.2 Examine physical and human processes that influence formation and sustainability of resources		The Industrial Revolution 1. Industrial and Transportation Revolutions 2. Industrialization in the Gilded Age Region profiles 3. Region profile: South America 4. Region profile: Europe 5. Region profile: West and Central Africa 6. Region profile: the Middle East 7. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 8. Country profile: Brazil 9. Country profile: China 10. Country profile: Japan
ES.10.7.2 Examine physical and human processes that influence formation and sustainability of resources
The Industrial Revolution 1. Industrial and Transportation Revolutions 2. Industrialization in the Gilded Age Region profiles 3. Region profile: South America 4. Region profile: Europe 5. Region profile: West and Central Africa 6. Region profile: the Middle East 7. Region profile: East Asia Country profiles 8. Country profile: Brazil 9. Country profile: China 10. Country profile: Japan

ES.10.7.3 Evaluate the sustainability of resources achieved through civic actions
ES.10.7.3 Evaluate the sustainability of resources achieved through civic actions