SST-HS.G.01

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High School (SST) Social Studies
Geography Standard

SST-HS.G.01 Describe the physical processes that shape the Earth’s surface and how these affect the lives of people who live there.


Benchmarks

  • SST-HS.G.01.1 Describe the physical processes that shape the Earth’s surface.
  • SST-HS.G.01.2 Explain the factors that cause different types of climates and ecosystems, and their latitudes/locations.
  • SST-HS.G.01.3 Identify how major ecosystems provide raw materials.
  • SST-HS.G.01.4 Analyze the physical and human characteristics of a place.
  • SST-HS.G.01.5 Describe how combinations of human decisions and natural forces can lead to (or help people avoid) a natural disaster.

Guiding Practice

The guiding topics for each benchmark includes various subject matter that can be used to help students reach the standard.

Calculation Method for Standards

Standards 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.

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