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K–12 Standards

Human Geography

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Geographic PrinciplesSS24.HG.GP

  • 1

    Differentiate among types of charts, graphs, infographics, and maps, and explain how different types of these illustrate data and trends.SS24.HG.1

  • 2

    Explain what constitutes a region and analyze relationships between regions.SS24.HG.2

  • 3

    Research spatial patterns of world populations to discern population distribution and explain reasons for these patterns.SS24.HG.3

Culture and GeographySS24.HG.CG

  • 4

    Identify the characteristics, diffusion, distribution, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.SS24.HG.4

    1. a

      Identify and describe essential aspects of culture, including architecture, art, belief systems, customs, food, languages, religion, technology, and traditions.SS24.HG.4a

    2. b

      Differentiate between material and nonmaterial culture within a society, including folk customs.SS24.HG.4b

    3. c

      Explain how music, dance, fashion, and art provide avenues for understanding the cultures from which they originate, both past and present.SS24.HG.4c

  • 5

    Explain how the cultural landscape of a region reflects cultural traits, economic status, and preferences of its inhabitants.SS24.HG.5

    1. a

      Distinguish among various types of architecture based on their function, and explain how these may differ between rural and urban locations.SS24.HG.5a

  • 6

    Explain the extent and forms of linguistic distribution around the world.SS24.HG.6

    1. a

      Identify the world's most widely spoken languages and trace their origins and development.SS24.HG.6a

    2. b

      Develop an argument supporting the position that linguistic diversity creates both cultural richness and conflict.SS24.HG.6b

  • 7

    Describe ways religion influences cultures, citing examples from around the globe.SS24.HG.7

    1. a

      Identify major religions, their places of origin, and areas of expansion.SS24.HG.7a

    2. b

      Compare and contrast ceremonies based on religious traditions in a variety of cultures, including marriages, funerals, and coming-of-age rituals.SS24.HG.7b

    3. c

      Explain how religion influences political views around the world.SS24.HG.7c

  • 8

    Compare and contrast the roles of men and women in societies around the world, including matrilineal and patrilineal societies.SS24.HG.8

Migration and SettlementSS24.HG.MS

  • 9

    Identify and explain world migration patterns caused by forced displacement throughout history.SS24.HG.9

    1. a

      Explain the causes and effects of the migration of various ethnic groups to the United States.SS24.HG.9a

    2. b

      Explain the causes and consequences of migration within the United States, citing historical examples.SS24.HG.9b

  • 10

    Describe patterns of settlement in different regions of the world.SS24.HG.10

    1. a

      Evaluate the impact of long-term climate shifts and resource usage on human migration and settlement patterns.SS24.HG.10a

  • 11

    Analyze how the economic and cultural activities of urban places shape surrounding regions.SS24.HG.11

    1. a

      Explain how urban sprawl affects a city, the communities around it, and the natural environment.SS24.HG.11a

Environment and the EconomySS24.HG.EE

  • 12

    Explain how interaction between people and the environment affects culture in today's society.SS24.HG.12

  • 13

    Explain how resource availability and cultural practices influence agricultural methods, crop selection, and land-use patterns.SS24.HG.13

    1. a

      Describe how cultural diffusion and changes in technology have advanced agricultural methods over time.SS24.HG.13a

  • 14

    Explain how economic interdependence and globalization impact countries and their populations.SS24.HG.14

    1. a

      Trace the flow of commodities among regions of the world, explaining why patterns develop and identifying factors that might interrupt the transfer of goods.SS24.HG.14a

    2. b

      Explain the advantages and disadvantages of global trade agreements for both people and countries.SS24.HG.14b

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Social Studies (2024)

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