11th Grade World Geography
2011
Teacher: Mr. Todd Bertram
Quarter/Semester:_2nd Semester
Department:_Social Studies
Subject:_World Geography
Standard #
V. C Geography
Description
Students will understand the regional
distribution of the human population.
Spatial
Organization
V. C Geography
Spatial
Organization
V. C Geography
Students will be able to describe the
primary factors behind cultural groups in
the U.S. and around the world.
Students will be able to explain how
political units (countries) affect human
behavior.
-What is nationalism?
- How is sovereignty impacted
by international agreements?
Understanding of different types of
governments.
Students will analyze the processes that
affect the location of cities.
-How has the changes in
transportation and
communication affected the
urbanization of the U.S.?
History of transportation.
-Describe patterns of
consumption and production
of fossil fuels that are traded
among nations.
-How have economic and
political changes in other
parts of the world affect your
lifestyle?
-Students will understand and
analyze examples of the
impacts of natural hazards on
human activities and land use.
Understanding of different types of
economic systems.
Students will analyze patterns of economic
activity in the U.S. and around the world.
Spatial
Organization
V. D Geography
Interconnections
Prior Skills Needed
Ability to understand a population density
map.
Spatial
Organization
V. C Geography
Example or Rigor
-Describe patterns of human
population density.
-What is the impact of
changing birth and death
rates?
-Students can use a
population pyramid to
describe a countries
population trends.
-Describe the process of
diffusion and the spread of
cultural traits.
Spatial
Organization
V. C Geography
Grade(s) 11 Team Members:________________________________
Students will describe how humans
influence the environment and in turn are
influenced by it.
An Understanding of why it is important for
countries to track their population
Examples of culture.
Knowledge of what types of goods are
transported/traded and why.
Knowledge of scarcity and why countries
need to trade.
Basic knowledge of earthquakes, hurricanes,
tornadoes, and volcanoes.
Assessment
When Taught? If
taught.
Daily discussion
Worksheets
Quizzes
Tests
Weeks 2-4
Daily discussion
Worksheets
Quizzes
Tests
Weeks 5-7
Daily discussion
Worksheets
Quizzes
Tests
Weeks 3-4
Daily discussion
Worksheets
Quizzes
Tests
Weeks 5-7
Daily discussion
Worksheets
Quizzes
Tests
Weeks 2-3
Chapters 5-6
Chapters 7-8
Chapter 6
Chapters 7-8
Chapter 4
Throughout Chapters
8-30
Daily discussion
Worksheets
Quizzes
Tests
Weeks 1-2
Chapter 3
Throughout Chapters
8-30
11th Grade World Geography
2011
Description—What is the essential standard to be learned? Define in student-friendly vocabulary.
Example or Rigor—What does this look like? Provide an example or sample problem.
Prior Skills Needed—What knowledge or skills must the student already have in order to master this standard?
Assessment—How will student mastery be measured?
When Taught—What is the proposed time frame for teaching this standard?
*Adapted from Solution-Tree 2009 Reproducibles