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K-12 Social Studies Standards (adopted in 2023): The Power of Maps K-12 Social Studies Standards (adopted in 2023): The Power of Maps
K-12 Social Studies Standards (adopted in 2023): Thinking and Acting Globally K-12 Social Studies Standards (adopted in 2023): Thinking and Acting Globally
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1 The Power of Maps

6.1 Analyze the impact of the perspective of common map projections on understanding world geography, and explain how maps can convey a point of view.
6.2 Analyze how the environment and physical geography shape human behaviors and identities.
6.3 Evaluate the ways in which continents are divided, and develop a claim about the strengths and limitations of the current approach.
- Oceans and continents (6-T.1)
6.4 Describe the purpose, creation, evolution and role of international borders, and evaluate the impact of the creation of a specific border.
- Region profile: West and Central Africa (6-Y.1)
- Region profile: the Middle East (6-AA.1)
6.5 Explain how terms and language used to describe different regions and nations can influence our understanding of those places and the people who live there.
6.6 Evaluate the strengths and limitations of different geographic tools, data sets and primary sources for understanding the lived experiences of individuals in different parts of the world.

2 Africa

6.7 Analyze different geographic representations of Africa created by different groups of people over time to support claims about African history and geography.
6.8 Analyze maps of Africa that represent a variety of environmental (e.g., landforms, bodies of water, natural resources) and cultural characteristics (e.g., languages, religions) to assess geographic patterns on the continent.
6.9 Use physical, cultural and economic maps to draw regions on the African continent, and compare these regions to existing economic communities.
6.1 Evaluate the reasons for patterns of conflict and cooperation between at least two countries or regions of Africa including the impact of colonialism.
- Region profile: West and Central Africa (6-Y.1)
6.11 Evaluate the impact of climate change on people in at least one region, country, or city within Africa.
6.12 Explain how population distribution, natural resources and the history of at least one country or region within Africa have impacted land use over time.
- Region profile: West and Central Africa (6-Y.1)
6.13 Analyze geographic data to explain the reasons for the voluntary and forced migration of people within, from, and/or to at least one country, region or city within Africa over time.
- The Columbian Exchange (6-R.6)
- Region profile: West and Central Africa (6-Y.1)
6.14 Analyze the reasons for and development of the African diaspora.
- The Columbian Exchange (6-R.6)
6.15 Analyze cultural, political and economic forces that impact urbanization in at least one city in Africa, and evaluate the impact of these forces on the structure of that city.
- Region profile: West and Central Africa (6-Y.1)
6.16 Analyze at least one cultural element of a country located in Africa (e.g., art, literature, music, dance, cuisine, philosophy, religious or political thought), including its local significance and influence on other societies.
6.17 Identify ways that global climate policy could impact equitable access to economic, social and public health opportunities for at least one group of people in Africa.
6.18 Identify a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and assess options for individual and/or collective action to address the causes and impacts of a challenge facing a region, city or country in Africa.

3 Asia

6.19 Analyze different geographic representations of Asia created by different groups of people over time to support claims about Asian history and geography.
6.2 Analyze maps of Asia that represent a variety of environmental (e.g., landforms, bodies of water, natural resources) and cultural (e.g., languages, religions) characteristics to assess geographic patterns on the continent.
6.21 Use physical, cultural, and economic maps to draw regions on the Asian continent, and compare these to the existing regional economic communities.
6.22 Evaluate the reasons for patterns of conflict and cooperation among at least two countries or regions within Asia.
6.23 Assess the ways in which changes in land use over time have impacted the economy, ecology, population, exposure to disease or climate change in one region, country or city within Asia.
6.24 Assess how the environmental characteristics of Asia influenced the economic development of at least one region or country within Asia and the region's or country's role in global trade patterns over time.
6.25 Analyze cultural, political, and economic forces that affect urbanization in at least one city in Asia, and evaluate the impact of these forces on the structure of that city.
6.26 Analyze the impact of climate change on at least one region, country or city in Asia.
6.27 Evaluate the reasons for and the impact of the migration of people within, from and/or to one region or country within Asia over time.
6.28 Explain how changes in transportation and communication technology have influenced the connections between people and affected the spread of at least one idea or cultural practice within Asia and between Asia and other regions.
6.29 Analyze at least one cultural element of a country located in Asia (e.g., art, literature, music, dance, cuisine, philosophy, religious or political thought), including its local significance and influence on other societies.
6.3 Identify a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and assess options for individual and/or collective action to address the causes and impacts of a challenge facing a region, city or country in Asia.

4 South America and the Caribbean

6.31 Analyze different geographic representations of South America and the Caribbean created by different groups of people over time to support claims about South American and Caribbean history and geography.
6.32 Analyze maps of South America and the Caribbean that represent a variety of environmental (e.g., landforms, bodies of water, natural resources) and cultural (e.g., languages, religions) characteristics to assess geographic patterns on the continent.
6.33 Use physical, cultural and economic maps to draw regions in South America and the Caribbean, and compare these to the existing region's economic communities.
6.34 Evaluate the reasons for patterns of conflict and cooperation among at least two countries or regions within South America and the Caribbean.
- Region profile: South America (6-U.1)
6.35 Assess the ways in which changes in land use over time have impacted the economy, ecology, population, exposure to disease or climate change in one region, country or city within South America and the Caribbean.
- Region profile: South America (6-U.1)
- Country profile: Brazil (6-U.2)
6.36 Evaluate the influences of long-term, human-induced climate change on patterns of conflict, cooperation and migration on one region, country or city within South America and the Caribbean.
6.37 Analyze the reasons for and consequences of the migration of people within, from and/or to one region or country in South America and the Caribbean over time, and assess the impact of migration on the region.
- Region profile: South America (6-U.1)
- Country profile: Brazil (6-U.2)
6.38 Analyze cultural, political, and economic forces that affect urbanization in at least one city in South America and the Caribbean, and evaluate the impact of these forces on the structure of that city.
- Region profile: South America (6-U.1)
- Country profile: Brazil (6-U.2)
6.39 Analyze at least one cultural element of a country located in South America and the Caribbean (e.g., art, literature, music, dance, cuisine, philosophy, religious or political thought), including its local significance and influence on other societies.
6.4 Identify a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) and assess options for individual and/or collective action to address the causes and impacts of challenges facing a region, city or country in South America or the Caribbean.

5 Europe

6.41 Analyze different geographic representations of Europe created by different groups of people over time to support claims about European history and geography.
6.42 Analyze maps of Europe that represent a variety of environmental (e.g., landforms, bodies of water, natural resources) and cultural (e.g., languages, borders, religions) characteristics to assess geographic patterns on the continent.
6.43 Use physical, cultural and economic maps to draw regions in Europe, and compare these to the existing region's economic communities.
6.44 Assess the ways in which changes in land use over time have impacted the economy, ecology, population, exposure to disease or climate change in one region, country or city within Europe.
- Region profile: Europe (6-W.1)
6.45 Analyze the reasons for and the consequences of the migration of people within, from and/or to one region or country within Europe over time, and assess the impact of migration on the region.
- Region profile: Europe (6-W.1)
6.46 Analyze cultural, political and economic forces that impact urbanization in at least one city in Europe, and evaluate the impact of these forces on the structure of that city.
- Region profile: Europe (6-W.1)
6.47 Analyze at least one cultural element of a country located in Europe (e.g., art, literature, music, dance, cuisine, philosophy, religious or political thought), including its local significance and influence on other societies.
6.48 Identify a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and assess options for individual and/or collective action to address the causes and impacts of challenges facing a region, city or country in Europe.

6 North America

6.49 Analyze different geographic representations of North America created by different groups of people over time to support claims about North American history and geography.
6.5 Analyze maps of North America that represent a variety of environmental (e.g., landforms, bodies of water, natural resources) and cultural characteristics (e.g., languages, religions) to assess geographic patterns on the continent.
- Identify and select countries of Northern and Central America (6-V.1)
- Name countries of Northern and Central America (6-V.2)
6.51 Assess the ways in which changes in land use over time have impacted the economy, ecology, population, exposure to disease or climate change in one region, country or city within North America.
- Industrial and Transportation Revolutions (7-PP.1)
- Comparing the North and the South (7-PP.2)
6.52 Analyze the reasons for and consequences of migration of people within, from, and/or to one region or country within North America over time, and assess the impact of migration on the region.
- The Columbian Exchange (6-R.6)
6.53 Analyze cultural, political and economic forces that impact urbanization in at least one city in North America, and evaluate the impact of these forces on the structure of that city.
- Cities in the Gilded Age (7-SS.2)
6.54 Explain how changes in transportation and communication technology influence the connections between people and affect the spread of ideas or cultural practices within North America and between North America and other regions.

7 Oceania

6.55 Analyze different geographic representations of Oceania created by different groups of people over time to support claims about the history and geography of Oceania.
6.56 Analyze maps of Oceania that represent a variety of environmental (e.g., landforms, bodies of water, natural resources) and cultural characteristics (e.g., languages, religions) to assess geographic patterns that make up the continent.
- Identify and select countries of Oceania (6-DD.1)
- Name countries of Oceania (6-DD.2)
6.57 Use physical, cultural and economic maps to draw regions on Oceania, and compare these to the existing region's economic communities.
- Identify and select countries of Oceania (6-DD.1)
- Name countries of Oceania (6-DD.2)
6.58 Analyze the impact of climate change on at least one region, country or city within Oceania.
6.59 Analyze the reasons for and consequences of the migration of people within, from and/or to at least one region or country within Oceania over time, with specific attention to the role of climate change on migration from Oceania.
6.6 Explain how changes in transportation and communication technology influence the connections between people and affect the spread of an idea or cultural practice within Oceania and between Oceania and other regions.
6.61 Identify a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and assess options for individual and/or collective action to address the causes and impacts of challenges facing a region, city or country in Oceania.

8 Thinking and Acting Globally

6.62 Analyze the various causes of globalization, including advancements in communication and technology.
- International organizations (6-EE.7)
- Trade and specialization (6-II.4)
6.63 Evaluate the positive and negative effects of globalization and the differing impact of globalization on at least three regions of the world.
6.64 Identify and explain the human causes and impacts of climate change, including on species extinction, and compare the responses of at least three individuals, groups or governments around the world.
6.65 Evaluate the credibility of online sources and claims about climate change using strategies like lateral reading.
6.66 Use geographic data to compare citizen's access to power and political decision making.
6.67 Use maps to analyze global trade markets and to evaluate the spatiality of global supply chains.
6.68 Analyze the characteristics and causes of at least one contemporary issue facing the global community, compare proposals for addressing the issue, and propose a course of action for making change.

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1 The Power of Maps

6.1 Analyze the impact of the perspective of common map projections on understanding world geography, and explain how maps can convey a point of view.

6.2 Analyze how the environment and physical geography shape human behaviors and identities.

6.3 Evaluate the ways in which continents are divided, and develop a claim about the strengths and limitations of the current approach.

6.4 Describe the purpose, creation, evolution and role of international borders, and evaluate the impact of the creation of a specific border.

6.5 Explain how terms and language used to describe different regions and nations can influence our understanding of those places and the people who live there.

6.6 Evaluate the strengths and limitations of different geographic tools, data sets and primary sources for understanding the lived experiences of individuals in different parts of the world.

2 Africa

6.7 Analyze different geographic representations of Africa created by different groups of people over time to support claims about African history and geography.

6.8 Analyze maps of Africa that represent a variety of environmental (e.g., landforms, bodies of water, natural resources) and cultural characteristics (e.g., languages, religions) to assess geographic patterns on the continent.

6.9 Use physical, cultural and economic maps to draw regions on the African continent, and compare these regions to existing economic communities.

6.1 Evaluate the reasons for patterns of conflict and cooperation between at least two countries or regions of Africa including the impact of colonialism.

6.11 Evaluate the impact of climate change on people in at least one region, country, or city within Africa.

6.12 Explain how population distribution, natural resources and the history of at least one country or region within Africa have impacted land use over time.

6.13 Analyze geographic data to explain the reasons for the voluntary and forced migration of people within, from, and/or to at least one country, region or city within Africa over time.

6.14 Analyze the reasons for and development of the African diaspora.

6.15 Analyze cultural, political and economic forces that impact urbanization in at least one city in Africa, and evaluate the impact of these forces on the structure of that city.

6.16 Analyze at least one cultural element of a country located in Africa (e.g., art, literature, music, dance, cuisine, philosophy, religious or political thought), including its local significance and influence on other societies.

6.17 Identify ways that global climate policy could impact equitable access to economic, social and public health opportunities for at least one group of people in Africa.

6.18 Identify a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and assess options for individual and/or collective action to address the causes and impacts of a challenge facing a region, city or country in Africa.

3 Asia

6.19 Analyze different geographic representations of Asia created by different groups of people over time to support claims about Asian history and geography.

6.2 Analyze maps of Asia that represent a variety of environmental (e.g., landforms, bodies of water, natural resources) and cultural (e.g., languages, religions) characteristics to assess geographic patterns on the continent.

6.21 Use physical, cultural, and economic maps to draw regions on the Asian continent, and compare these to the existing regional economic communities.

6.22 Evaluate the reasons for patterns of conflict and cooperation among at least two countries or regions within Asia.

6.23 Assess the ways in which changes in land use over time have impacted the economy, ecology, population, exposure to disease or climate change in one region, country or city within Asia.

6.24 Assess how the environmental characteristics of Asia influenced the economic development of at least one region or country within Asia and the region's or country's role in global trade patterns over time.

6.25 Analyze cultural, political, and economic forces that affect urbanization in at least one city in Asia, and evaluate the impact of these forces on the structure of that city.

6.26 Analyze the impact of climate change on at least one region, country or city in Asia.

6.27 Evaluate the reasons for and the impact of the migration of people within, from and/or to one region or country within Asia over time.

6.28 Explain how changes in transportation and communication technology have influenced the connections between people and affected the spread of at least one idea or cultural practice within Asia and between Asia and other regions.

6.29 Analyze at least one cultural element of a country located in Asia (e.g., art, literature, music, dance, cuisine, philosophy, religious or political thought), including its local significance and influence on other societies.

6.3 Identify a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and assess options for individual and/or collective action to address the causes and impacts of a challenge facing a region, city or country in Asia.

4 South America and the Caribbean

6.31 Analyze different geographic representations of South America and the Caribbean created by different groups of people over time to support claims about South American and Caribbean history and geography.

6.32 Analyze maps of South America and the Caribbean that represent a variety of environmental (e.g., landforms, bodies of water, natural resources) and cultural (e.g., languages, religions) characteristics to assess geographic patterns on the continent.

6.33 Use physical, cultural and economic maps to draw regions in South America and the Caribbean, and compare these to the existing region's economic communities.

6.34 Evaluate the reasons for patterns of conflict and cooperation among at least two countries or regions within South America and the Caribbean.

6.35 Assess the ways in which changes in land use over time have impacted the economy, ecology, population, exposure to disease or climate change in one region, country or city within South America and the Caribbean.

6.36 Evaluate the influences of long-term, human-induced climate change on patterns of conflict, cooperation and migration on one region, country or city within South America and the Caribbean.

6.37 Analyze the reasons for and consequences of the migration of people within, from and/or to one region or country in South America and the Caribbean over time, and assess the impact of migration on the region.

6.38 Analyze cultural, political, and economic forces that affect urbanization in at least one city in South America and the Caribbean, and evaluate the impact of these forces on the structure of that city.

6.39 Analyze at least one cultural element of a country located in South America and the Caribbean (e.g., art, literature, music, dance, cuisine, philosophy, religious or political thought), including its local significance and influence on other societies.

6.4 Identify a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) and assess options for individual and/or collective action to address the causes and impacts of challenges facing a region, city or country in South America or the Caribbean.

5 Europe

6.41 Analyze different geographic representations of Europe created by different groups of people over time to support claims about European history and geography.

6.42 Analyze maps of Europe that represent a variety of environmental (e.g., landforms, bodies of water, natural resources) and cultural (e.g., languages, borders, religions) characteristics to assess geographic patterns on the continent.

6.43 Use physical, cultural and economic maps to draw regions in Europe, and compare these to the existing region's economic communities.

6.44 Assess the ways in which changes in land use over time have impacted the economy, ecology, population, exposure to disease or climate change in one region, country or city within Europe.

6.45 Analyze the reasons for and the consequences of the migration of people within, from and/or to one region or country within Europe over time, and assess the impact of migration on the region.

6.46 Analyze cultural, political and economic forces that impact urbanization in at least one city in Europe, and evaluate the impact of these forces on the structure of that city.

6.47 Analyze at least one cultural element of a country located in Europe (e.g., art, literature, music, dance, cuisine, philosophy, religious or political thought), including its local significance and influence on other societies.

6.48 Identify a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and assess options for individual and/or collective action to address the causes and impacts of challenges facing a region, city or country in Europe.

6 North America

6.49 Analyze different geographic representations of North America created by different groups of people over time to support claims about North American history and geography.

6.5 Analyze maps of North America that represent a variety of environmental (e.g., landforms, bodies of water, natural resources) and cultural characteristics (e.g., languages, religions) to assess geographic patterns on the continent.

6.51 Assess the ways in which changes in land use over time have impacted the economy, ecology, population, exposure to disease or climate change in one region, country or city within North America.

6.52 Analyze the reasons for and consequences of migration of people within, from, and/or to one region or country within North America over time, and assess the impact of migration on the region.

6.53 Analyze cultural, political and economic forces that impact urbanization in at least one city in North America, and evaluate the impact of these forces on the structure of that city.

6.54 Explain how changes in transportation and communication technology influence the connections between people and affect the spread of ideas or cultural practices within North America and between North America and other regions.

7 Oceania

6.55 Analyze different geographic representations of Oceania created by different groups of people over time to support claims about the history and geography of Oceania.

6.56 Analyze maps of Oceania that represent a variety of environmental (e.g., landforms, bodies of water, natural resources) and cultural characteristics (e.g., languages, religions) to assess geographic patterns that make up the continent.

6.57 Use physical, cultural and economic maps to draw regions on Oceania, and compare these to the existing region's economic communities.

6.58 Analyze the impact of climate change on at least one region, country or city within Oceania.

6.59 Analyze the reasons for and consequences of the migration of people within, from and/or to at least one region or country within Oceania over time, with specific attention to the role of climate change on migration from Oceania.

6.6 Explain how changes in transportation and communication technology influence the connections between people and affect the spread of an idea or cultural practice within Oceania and between Oceania and other regions.

6.61 Identify a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and assess options for individual and/or collective action to address the causes and impacts of challenges facing a region, city or country in Oceania.

8 Thinking and Acting Globally

6.62 Analyze the various causes of globalization, including advancements in communication and technology.

6.63 Evaluate the positive and negative effects of globalization and the differing impact of globalization on at least three regions of the world.

6.64 Identify and explain the human causes and impacts of climate change, including on species extinction, and compare the responses of at least three individuals, groups or governments around the world.

6.65 Evaluate the credibility of online sources and claims about climate change using strategies like lateral reading.

6.66 Use geographic data to compare citizen's access to power and political decision making.

6.67 Use maps to analyze global trade markets and to evaluate the spatiality of global supply chains.

6.68 Analyze the characteristics and causes of at least one contemporary issue facing the global community, compare proposals for addressing the issue, and propose a course of action for making change.