Knowledge/Content |
Skills/Processes |
Values/Attitudes |
· Know that societies use resources, both renewable and non-renewable, to satisfy their needs and wants. · Know that resources of the world are not distributed evenly. · Know that population distribution is related to resource availability and technological development. |
· Select resources in a variety of media (print and non-print) as sources of relevant information. · Interpret what they read, view and listen to, and translate relevant information into their own words to demonstrate understanding of the material. · Summarize information in a variety of formats: written, oral and graphic representations. · Participate appropriately and effectively in groups. |
· Appreciate the vulnerability of the environment. · Appreciate that individuals and societies have the responsibility to manage and conserve resources, both renewable and non-renewable. · Appreciate that equality of opportunity depends upon an equitable distribution of and/or access to resources. |
Objectives
Specific learning objectives, identified in each lesson of the unit, are designed to help students achieve the foundational objectives. The key or required learning objectives are identified in bold font. This makes timelines for each lesson and unit flexible. Teachers can choose to focus on the key objectives only, or to have students strive to achieve all of the stated learning objectives.
Objectives to achieve the Common Essential Learnings (CELs) are identified in each lesson using the following abbreviations: