Standards met by this unit
MMSD standards
GEOGRAPHY
2. Read and interpret simple maps.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
2. Interpret the components of a culture (i.e. language, literature, art, architecture, foods,
traditions, beliefs, values, behaviors) present in a community
3. Demonstrate respect and responsibility for self, others and property
4. Explain how the media may influence behaviors, opinions, and decisions
6. Demonstrates an ability to interact within a group while performing various group roles
7. Compare and contrast the culture of our local community to a different world culture
9. Recognize the commonalities of global cultures
NCSS standards
I. CULTURE AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
- to understand and apply the concept of culture as an integrated whole that governs the
functions and interactions of language, literature, arts, traditions, beliefs, values, and behavior
patterns
- enable learners to assess the importance of cultural unity and diversity within and across
groups
III. PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS
- enable learners to use, interpret, and distinguish various representations of Earth such as
maps, globes, and photographs, and to use appropriate geographic tools.
IV. INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT AND IDENTITY
- have learners compare and evaluate the impact of stereotyping, conformity, acts of altruism,
discrimination, and other behaviors on individuals and groups
VIII. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
- enable learners to identify, describe, and examine both current and historical examples of the
interaction and interdependence of science, technology, and society in a variety of cultural
settings
UW-Teaching standards
STANDARD 5: EXPLAINS AND JUSTIFIES EDUCATIONAL CHOICES
Teachers can articulate and defend their curricular and instructional choices with sound ethical and pedagogical justifications.
STANDARD 6: CONNECTS SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
Teachers use the knowledge and abilities necessary for collaboration with individuals, groups and agencies within the school and community. They base instruction of students on an understanding of curricular goals, subject matter and the community, and help the students make connections between community-based knowledge and school knowledge.
STANDARD 8: EMPLOYS VARIED ASSESSMENT PROCESSES
Teachers understand and thoughtfully use formal and informal evaluation strategies to assess students’ achievements, strengths, challenges and learning styles for continuous development.
STANDARD 10: EMPLOYS VARIED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Teachers understand and use a variety of instructional strategies to enhance students’ learning.
GEOGRAPHY
2. Read and interpret simple maps.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
2. Interpret the components of a culture (i.e. language, literature, art, architecture, foods,
traditions, beliefs, values, behaviors) present in a community
3. Demonstrate respect and responsibility for self, others and property
4. Explain how the media may influence behaviors, opinions, and decisions
6. Demonstrates an ability to interact within a group while performing various group roles
7. Compare and contrast the culture of our local community to a different world culture
9. Recognize the commonalities of global cultures
NCSS standards
I. CULTURE AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
- to understand and apply the concept of culture as an integrated whole that governs the
functions and interactions of language, literature, arts, traditions, beliefs, values, and behavior
patterns
- enable learners to assess the importance of cultural unity and diversity within and across
groups
III. PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS
- enable learners to use, interpret, and distinguish various representations of Earth such as
maps, globes, and photographs, and to use appropriate geographic tools.
IV. INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT AND IDENTITY
- have learners compare and evaluate the impact of stereotyping, conformity, acts of altruism,
discrimination, and other behaviors on individuals and groups
VIII. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
- enable learners to identify, describe, and examine both current and historical examples of the
interaction and interdependence of science, technology, and society in a variety of cultural
settings
UW-Teaching standards
STANDARD 5: EXPLAINS AND JUSTIFIES EDUCATIONAL CHOICES
Teachers can articulate and defend their curricular and instructional choices with sound ethical and pedagogical justifications.
STANDARD 6: CONNECTS SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
Teachers use the knowledge and abilities necessary for collaboration with individuals, groups and agencies within the school and community. They base instruction of students on an understanding of curricular goals, subject matter and the community, and help the students make connections between community-based knowledge and school knowledge.
STANDARD 8: EMPLOYS VARIED ASSESSMENT PROCESSES
Teachers understand and thoughtfully use formal and informal evaluation strategies to assess students’ achievements, strengths, challenges and learning styles for continuous development.
STANDARD 10: EMPLOYS VARIED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Teachers understand and use a variety of instructional strategies to enhance students’ learning.
