SST-08.G6-8 Social StudiesGeography DomainStandards
DescriptionThese geography standards are based on the Five Themes of Geography: Place, Movement, Regions, Location, and Human-Environment Interaction. These standards are written to give students a global perspective, which they can apply to other courses of study. Quality geography education is more than memorizing places on a map. It involves an understanding of various cultures, their motivations, and their connections to the global community. It also includes a deep understanding of how human beings have altered the landscape of the Earth over time, both physically and culturally. Calculation Method for DomainsDomains are larger groups of related Standards with benchmarks. So the Domain is a calculation of all the related standards that calculate to the benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each Standards to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each standard. |
SST-08.G.018th Grade (SST) Social StudiesGeography StandardSST-08.G.01 Describe the physical processes that shape the Earth’s surface and how these affect the lives of people who live there.Benchmarks
Guiding PracticeThe guiding topics for each benchmark includes various subject matter that can be used to help students reach the standard. Calculation Method for StandardsStandards are larger groups of related benchmarks. So the Standard is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each Standards to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each standard. |
SST-08.G.01.1
8th Grade (SST) Geography Domain: SST-08.G.01.1 Describe the physical processes that shape the Earth’s surface.Guiding Topics: Plate tectonics, erosion, weathering, soil degradation, pollution Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student can ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrate a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-08.G.01.2
8th Grade (SST) Geography Domain: SST-08.G.01.2 Explain the factors that cause different types of climates and ecosystems, and their latitudes/locations.Guiding Topics: Latitude, elevation, landforms, location, human factors Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student can ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrate a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-08.G.01.3
8th Grade (SST) Geography Domain: SST-08.G.01.3 Identify how major ecosystems provide raw materials.Guiding Topics: Precipitation maps, soil fertility, length of growing season Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student can ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrate a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-08.G.01.4
8th Grade (SST) Geography Domain: SST-08.G.01.4 Analyze the physical and human characteristics of a place.Guiding Topics: Physical features, natural barriers, population, demographic characteristics Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student can ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrate a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-08.G.01.5
8th Grade (SST) Geography Domain: SST-08.G.01.5 Describe how combinations of human decisions and natural forces can lead to (or help people avoid) a natural disaster.Guiding Topics: Hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, floods, preparation and reaction to natural disasters, deforestation, desertification Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student can ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrate a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-08.G.028th Grade (SST) Social StudiesGeography StandardSST-08.G.02 Analyze the movement of people, goods, ideas, technology, etc. throughout the world.Benchmarks
Guiding PracticeThe guiding topics for each benchmark includes various subject matter that can be used to help students reach the standard. Calculation Method for StandardsStandards are larger groups of related benchmarks. So the Standard is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each Standards to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each standard. |
SST-08.G.02.1
8th Grade (SST) Geography Domain: SST-08.G.02.1 Explain how movement of goods, information, and population are affected by technology.Guiding Topics: Rivers, railroads, highways, Internet expansion Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student can ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrate a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-08.G.02.2
8th Grade (SST) Geography Domain: SST-08.G.02.2 Describe patterns of settlement and explain why people settle where they do and how they make their living.Guiding Topics: Population density maps, economic activity maps Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student can ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrate a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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