STUDENT LEARNING MAP
Decision One:
Content Map of Unit
Topic: Introduction to Social Studies (pp. 1 – 10)
Grade: 6th
Key Learning(s):
Unit Essential Question(s):
Maps provide a visual way to learn
about a place and to see where it is
in relation to other places.
What are the five themes of
geography and how are they used?
What are the five strands of Social
Studies?
What are geographic tools and how
are they used?
Text Book
Atlas
Globe
Internet
Maps
Geoskills
Concept:
Concept:
Concept:
Read a map
(pp. A2-A25)
Five Strands of Social Studies
(pp. 1-7, 9-10)
Primary and Secondary Sources
(pp. 6-7)
SS: 7.1.6A; 7.2.6A,B; 7.3.6B;
7.3.6E
CC: 8.5.6–8A,B,D,G,J
SS: 7.4.6A
CC: 8.5.6-8J
SS: 8.1.6B
CC:8.5.6-8.A
Lesson Essential Questions:
Lesson Essential Questions:
Lesson Essential Questions:
Why are maps important?
What are the major features of a
map?
What are the two main themes of
maps?
What are the five strands of Social
Studies and how do they help us
learn about the world?
What are the five strands of
geography and how do they help
us learn about the world?
Why is geography important?
Why is history important?
Why is culture and society
important?
Why is government and civics
important?
What is a primary and secondary
source and what is the difference
between them?
What are some advantages and
disadvantages of primary and
secondary sources?
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary:
Revised January 2013
Optional Instructional Tools:
Vocabulary:
Grid system
Map title
Map key
Inset map
Locator
Map scale
Compass rose
Cardinal direction
Intermediate direction
Geography
Relative location
Absolute location
Physical features
Human feature
Region
Modify
Adapt
Cause
Effect
Analyze
History
Chronology
Oral history
Perspective
Historical empathy
Culture
Society
Heritage
Economy
Economies
Other Information:
*Include Constitution Day -- SS: 8.3.6B; 8.4.6B CC: 8.5.6-8D,G,J
Revised January 2013
Primary source
Secondary source