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

SS10.HG.8

Analyze the interaction of urban places for their impact on surrounding regions.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The basic hierarchy of the world's prominent cities.
  • The impact of cities on surrounding areas.
  • How cities function as a network.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Map the world's most influential cities.
  • Evaluate how cities operate as a network.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • There are many ways that urban places affect surrounding regions.
  • There is an interconnectedness of cities.

Vocabulary

  • interaction
  • urban
  • places
  • impact
  • regions
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