Five+geographic+skills


 * __Five geographic skills to be learned by the end of the Fourth Grade__**: I derived these from the K-4 standards. They are not the standards, they are desired skills - learning outcomes if you will. Hopefully they will be assist you as you filter through those standards. **Post on the discussion board above your thoughts on these skills.**


 * Skill Set 1--Asking geographic questions**

By the end of the fourth grade, the student should know and understand how to ask geographic questions like: 1) Where is it located? 2) Why is it there? 3) What is significant about its location? 4) How is its location related to the locations of other people, places, and environments? 5) Distinguish between geographic and nongeographic questions.


 * Skill Set 2--Acquiring geographic information**

By the end of the fourth grade, the student should know and understand how to: 1) Locate, gather, and process information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including maps. 2) Make and record observations about the physical and human characteristics of places.


 * Skill Set 3--Organizing geographic information**

By the end of the fourth grade, the student should know and understand how to: 1) Prepare maps to display geographic information. 2) Construct graphs, tables, and diagrams to display geographic information.


 * Skill Set 4--Analyzing geographic information**

By the end of the fourth grade, the student should know and understand how to: 1) Use maps to observe and interpret geographic relationships. 2) Use tables and graphs to observe and interpret geographic trends and relationships. 3) Use texts, photographs, and documents to observe and interpret geographic trends and relationships. 4) Use simple mathematics to analyze geographic data.


 * Skill Set 5--Answering geographic questions**

By the end of the fourth grade, the student should know and understand how to: 1) Present geographic information in the form of both oral and written reports accompanied by maps and graphics. 2) Use methods of geographic inquiry to acquire geographic information, draw conclusions, and make generalizations. 3) Apply generalizations to solve geographic problems and make reasoned decisions.

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