Content Standard Social Studies Standard A - Geography: People, Places, and Environments

Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will learn about geography through the study of the relationships among people, places, and environments.

Rationale
Students gain geographical perspectives on the world by studying the earth and the interactions of people with places where they live, work, and play. Knowledge of geography helps students to address the various cultural, economic, social, and civic implications of life in earth's many environments. In Wisconsin schools, the content, concepts, and skills related to geography may be taught in units and courses that deal with geography, history, global studies, anthropology, sociology, psychology, current events, and world religions.

Note: additional information for developing a curriculum is available in:

Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. National Council for the Social Studies Publications, P.O. Box 79078, Baltimore, MD 21279-0078 (1-800-683-0812)

Geography for Life: National Geography Standards 1994. National Geographic Society, P.O. Box 1640, Washington, D.C. 20013-1640, USA (1-800-368-2728)

• Performance Standard Grade 4
• Performance Standard Grade 8
• Performance Standard Grade 12

For questions about this information, contact Beverly J. Kniess (608) 266-3706

Last updated on 2/25/2008 1:43:12 PM