Middle School (SST) Social Studies

Geography Standard

Benchmarks

• SST-MS.G.02.1 Explain how movement of goods, information, and population are affected by technology.

• SST-MS.G.02.2 Describe patterns of settlement and explain why people settle where they do and how they make their living.

• SST-MS.G.02.3 Explain the patterns, causes, and consequences of major human migrations.

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.

Middle School (SST) Social Studies

Geography Standard

Benchmarks

• SST-MS.G.03.1 Describe the differences and similarities among cultures around the world.

• SST-MS.G.03.2 Analyze the physical and human characteristics of a region.

• SST-MS.G.03.3 Interpret how culture and experience influence people’s perception of places and regions.

• SST-MS.G.03.4 Identify factors that contribute to conflict and cooperation between cultural groups from multiple perspectives.

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.

Middle School (SST) Social Studies

Geography Standard

Benchmarks

• SST-MS.G.04.1 Explain and use a variety of geographic tools to study the world on global, regional, and local scales and draw conclusions.

• SST-MS.G.04.2 Apply the skills of geographic inquiry to analyze a geographic problem or issue.

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.

Middle School (SST) Social Studies

Geography Standard

Benchmarks

• SST-MS.G.05.1 Explain how people have modified the environment and used technology to make places more suitable for humans.

• SST-MS.G.05.2 Analyze how human changes to the environment in one region or place can affect another.

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.

 6-8 Social Studies

 World History Domain

Standards

Description

World history is about connections between people. Students need to understand how civilizations and cultures arose, developed, and interacted through conflict and peaceful exchange. 

World history content is separated into four eras. The six standards for world history are the same for each era and are applicable to all eras of study. Benchmarks provide guidance on how to apply the standards to each era. The guiding topics column includes key topics fundamental to that era of study. It is the belief of the development committee that the guiding topics, while not required, illustrate multiple ways for students to successfully achieve the standards.

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains 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.

 6-8 Social Studies

 World History Domain

Standards

Description

World history is about connections between people. Students need to understand how civilizations and cultures arose, developed, and interacted through conflict and peaceful exchange. 

World history content is separated into four eras. The six standards for world history are the same for each era and are applicable to all eras of study. Benchmarks provide guidance on how to apply the standards to each era. The guiding topics column includes key topics fundamental to that era of study. It is the belief of the development committee that the guiding topics, while not required, illustrate multiple ways for students to successfully achieve the standards.

Calculation Method for Domains

Domains 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.