SS10.HG.5

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Human Geography

SS10.HG.5

Compare the geographic distribution of linguistic features around the world.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • How languages diffuse and differentiate.
  • The role of language as it relates to culture.
  • How languages are classified.
  • The most widely spoken languages.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Interpret the language map of the world.
  • Trace the evolution of languages on a map.
  • Use language related vocabulary correctly and effectively.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • There are patterns to the spatial distribution and diversity of human languages.

Vocabulary

  • compare
  • linguistic
  • geographic distribution
  • world
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