Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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Ecuador: A land of climate diversity: In this lesson, students will create climate graphs and analyze photographs to investigate the various types of climate in Ecuador and the interactions between climate and human culture. The lesson plan is designed to be adapted to the study of various countries.; Format: (grade 6 Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts); By Eric Eaton.

Ecuador: A study of population: In this lesson, students will create population pyramid graphs and analyze photographs to investigate population in Ecuador. Students will draw on this analysis to make predictions about how population issues will affect Ecuador's future. The lesson plan is designed to be adapted to the study of various countries.; Format: (grade 6 Social Studies, English Language Arts, Science, and Mathematics); By Eric Eaton.

Interpreting population statistics: Students are introduced to population statistics such as birth, death, and literacy rates. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5–7 Mathematics and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Interpreting the evidence: This lesson, the second of a two-part series from Science NetLinks, offers useful information and activities to help students understand how scientists learn about civilizations that have disappeared. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science and Social Studies); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

The quest for gold: Students discover the value of gold in this activity provided by the National Geographic Society. After taking an imaginary journey around the world, students should better understand the value of natural resources. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–7 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Rich, poor, or somewhere in the middle: This Xpeditions lesson offers students an opportunity to use economic and social indicators to identify the connection between a country's access to resources and its economic development. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

What is Asia?: This Xpeditions lesson introduces students to diversity in Asia. After considering what is meant by the term "Asia," students identify the various regions in Asia and consider factors for determining what is considered a "region". (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic