SS10.7G.12

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 7 - 7th Grade: Geography

SS10.7G.12
Explain ways geographic features and environmental issues have influenced historical events.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

The ways geographic feature can effect historical events.
The ways environmental issues can effect historical events.
Geographic features: fall line, Cumberland Gap, desert southwest, global and local landscape patterns, climate and weather conditions (local to global), central business district/downtown.

Skills

Students are able to:

Read and interpret physical geography maps related to historical events.
Trace the progression of a historical event or era on a map.
Analyze changing realities of natural resources.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Historical events are influenced by geographic features and environmental issues.

Vocabulary

geographic features
physical environments
environmental issues
revitalization

COS Examples

Examples: geographic features–fall line, Cumberland Gap, Westward Expansion in the United States, weather conditions at Valley Forge and the outcome of the American Revolution, role of ocean currents and winds during exploration by Christopher Columbus

environmental issues–boundary disputes, ownership of ocean resources, revitalization of downtown areas

Aligned Learning Resources

American Revolution

SS10.7G.12 Explain ways geographic features and environmental issues have influenced historical events.