Self-evaluation

Skill goals:

Geographic knowledge and understanding:
S1 Understanding how maps represent planet Earth.
S2 Examining the phenomena of natural geography (e.g. natural landscapes).
S3 Examining the phenomena of human geography (e,g. cultures, livelihoods, people).
S4 Considering the relationship between human societies and their environment (e.g. understanding why natural resources should be used sustainably).

Geographic skills:
S5 Developing geographic ways of thinking and posing questions.
S6 Developing an understanding of space, symbols, and scale.
S7 Developing geomedia skills.
S8 Developing geographic skills.
S9 Developing observational skills
S10 Developing interactive skills.
S11 Developing a sense of respect for nature, natural phenomena, and natural diversity.

Attitudes and values
S11 Developing a sense of respect for nature, natural phenomena, and natural diversity.
S12 Developing into an environmentally conscious, active, and responsible citizen.
S13 Developing a sense of respect for one's regional and global identity.

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S1 I can recognize the continents and other significant natural structures (such as oceans and mountain ranges) on the map.	1	2	3	4	5
S1 I can use at least one internet-based map application or website.	1	2	3	4	5
S1 I know what coordinates signify (e.g. 70°N 28° E).	1	2	3	4	5

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I can explain what days, months, seasons, and years are.	1	2	3	4	5
I can explain why earthquakes occur.	1	2	3	4	5
I can explain how mountain ranges are formed.	1	2	3	4	5
I know how flowing water and moving ice wear down the Earth's surface.	1	2	3	4	5
I know where to find reliable information on earthquakes and volcanic activity.	1	2	3	4	5

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I can describe the kinds of things geographers study.	1	2	3	4	5
I can explain how a mountain range is formed, using geographical terms.	1	2	3	4	5
I can examine why large cities have formed near volcanoes.	1	2	3	4	5

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I have learned how to interpret different information sources (maps, diagrams, and charts).	1	2	3	4	5
I have learned how to examine geographical phenomena both alone and in groups.	1	2	3	4	5
I can navigate my home region by using an internet or GPS-based service.	1	2	3	4	5
I have become better at examining cause-and-effect relationships between phenomena.	1	2	3	4	5
I can describe an area by using the terminology of natural geography (e.g. mountain ranges, tectonic plates) and human geography (e.g. livelihoods, culture).	1	2	3	4	5
I can create a concise summary from a large amount of data.	1	2	3	4	5

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I can describe the natural diversity of a certain region.	1	2	3	4	5
I can describe how my home region could be developed in sustainable ways.	1	2	3	4	5
I can navigate my home region safely.	1	2	3	4	5

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I know how humans can prepare for earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, and volcanic activity.	1	2	3	4	5
I can describe how wind and water erosion influence the lives of ordinary people.	1	2	3	4	5

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I can draw a map that includes directions and scale.	1	2	3	4	5
I can interpret different kinds of maps.	1	2	3	4	5

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I can present and explain my own opinion.	1	2	3	4	5
I can examine geographical phenomena from the points of view of different people.	1	2	3	4	5