Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- How geographic features such as ocean currents, prevailing winds, large forests, major rivers, and significant mountain ranges influenced exploration and settlement of the Americas.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Correctly use maps to identify various physical and cultural features, including natural harbors, states and capitals.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- Geographical features influenced the exploration and settlement of the Americas.
Vocabulary
- impact
- exploration
- settlement
- prevailing
- legend (key)
- physical features
- cultural features
