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Geographical and Historical Studies: People, Places, and Regions

  • 1.

    Locate the prime meridian, equator, Tropic of Capricorn, Tropic of Cancer, International Date Line, and lines of latitude and longitude on maps and globes.3.1

    1. a.

      Using cardinal and intermediate directions to locate on a map or globe an area in Alabama or the world3.1.a

    2. b.

      Using coordinates to locate points on a grid3.1.b

    3. c.

      Determining distance between places on a map using a scale3.1.c

    4. d.

      Locating physical and cultural regions using labels, symbols, and legends on an Alabama or world map3.1.d

    5. e.

      Describing the use of geospatial technologies3.1.e

    6. f.

      Interpreting information on thematic maps3.1.f

    7. g.

      Using vocabulary associated with maps and globes, including megalopolis, landlocked, border, and elevation3.1.g

  • 2.

    Locate the continents on a map or globe.3.2

    1. a.

      Using vocabulary associated with geographical features of Earth, including hill, plateau, valley, peninsula, island, isthmus, ice cap, and glacier3.2.a

    2. b.

      Locating major mountain ranges, oceans, rivers, and lakes throughout the world3.2.b

  • 3.

    Describe ways the environment is affected by humans in Alabama and the world.3.3

    1. a.

      Using vocabulary associated with human influence on the environment, including irrigation, aeration, urbanization, reforestation, erosion, and migration3.3.a

  • 4.

    Relate population dispersion to geographic, economic, and historic changes in Alabama and the world.3.4

    1. a.

      Identifying human and physical criteria used to define regions and boundaries3.4.a

  • 5.

    Compare trading patterns between countries and regions.3.5

    1. a.

      Differentiating between producers and consumers3.5.a

    2. b.

      Differentiating between imports and exports3.5.b

  • 6.

    Identify conflicts within and between geographic areas involving use of land, economic competition for scarce resources, opposing political views, boundary disputes, and cultural differences.3.6

    1. a.

      Identifying examples of cooperation among governmental agencies within and between different geographic areas3.6.a

    2. b.

      Locating areas of political conflict on maps and globes3.6.b

    3. c.

      Explaining the role of the United Nations (UN) and the United States in resolving conflict within and between geographic areas3.6.c

  • 7.

    Describe the relationship between locations of resources and patterns of population distribution.3.7

    1. a.

      Locating major natural resources and deposits throughout the world on topographical maps3.7.a

    2. b.

      Comparing present-day mechanization of labor with the historical use of human labor for harvesting natural resources3.7.b

    3. c.

      Explaining the geographic impact of using petroleum, coal, nuclear power, and solar power as major energy sources in the twenty-first century3.7.c

  • 8.

    Identify geographic links of land regions, river systems, and interstate highways between Alabama and other states.3.8

    1. a.

      Locating the five geographic regions of Alabama3.8.a

    2. b.

      Locating state and national parks on a map or globe3.8.b

  • 9.

    Identify ways to prepare for natural disasters.3.9

  • 10.

    Recognize functions of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.3.10

    1. a.

      Describing the process by which a bill becomes law3.10.a

    2. b.

      Explaining the relationship between the federal government and state governments, including the three branches of government3.10.b

    3. c.

      Defining governmental systems, including democracy, monarchy, and dictatorship3.10.c

  • 11.

    Interpret various primary sources for reconstructing the past, including documents, letters, diaries, maps, and photographs.3.11

    1. a.

      Comparing maps of the past to maps of the present3.11.a

  • 12.

    Explain the significance of representations of American values and beliefs, including the Statue of Liberty, the statue of Lady Justice, the United States flag, and the national anthem.3.12

  • 13.

    Describe prehistoric and historic American Indian cultures, governments, and economics in Alabama.3.13

    1. a.

      Identifying roles of archaeologists and paleontologists3.13.a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
When were these standards adopted?
2013
Where can I read the official document?
Alabama Course of Study: Social Studies

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