Curriculum Standards

Through an in-depth study of one explorer and then the sharing of information between groups the students will:

Knowledge and Understanding:

History: Analyze the sometimes complex cause and effect relationships of ideas and events, recognizing also the effects of the accidental and irrational on history. Recognize the interrelatedness of geography economics, culture, belief systems, and political systems within history

Ethics and Beliefs: Understand that the ideas people profess affect their actions

Geography: Understand movement of people, goods, and ideas

Skills:

Study Skills: Locate, select, and collect information by interviewing or by using appropriate reference materials Organize information from reference sources to address issues Present information convincingly in spoken and written form.

Visual Learning: Understand, use, and create graphic information (timelines and graphic organizers) Map and Globe Skills: Construct and use maps

Critical Thinking: Define and clarify ideas Evaluate and judge information related to an idea Solve problems and draw conclusions related to an idea Social Participation: Develop interpersonal skills Work successfully in groups