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Social Studies — Grade 6

Goal 3: The learner will analyze the impact of interactions between humans and their physical environments in South America and Europe.

Objective 3.04. Describe how physical processes such as erosion, earthquakes, and volcanoes have resulted in physical patterns on the earth's surface and analyze their effects on human activities.

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We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

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Natural hazards: Same forces, different impacts
In this Xpeditions lesson, students consider the threats that natural disasters (specifically tornadoes, volcanoes, and earthquakes) pose for humans, then compare and contrast two disasters. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Science and Social Studies)
Provided by: 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)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
The impact of natural hazards around the world
In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore natural disasters and how humans use technology to adapt to phenomena such as fires, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanoes. This lesson engages students in development of research skills, cooperative... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies)
Provided by: Xpeditions