Geography: Grade 6

Basic Geographic Literacy

Physical Characteristics of Places and Regions

Human Characteristics of Places and Regions

Interactions Between People and the Environment

Geographic Tools

Location of Places and Regions

Physical Characteristics

Physical Processes

Human Characteristics

Impact of Physical Systems on People

Impact of People on Physical Systems

Describe how common geographic tools are used to organize and interpret information about people, places, and environment.

Describe and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features.

Describe the characteristics of places and regions.

Describe the physical processes that shape patterns on Earth's surface.

Describe the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria:<ul><li>Population</li><li>Culture</li><li>Settlement</li><li>Economic activities</li><li>Political activities</li></ul>

Describe and explain the effects of the physical systems on people within regions.

Describe and explain the effects of people on the physical systems within regions.