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Standards, Guiding Questions, and Essential
Learnings
Bellingham Public Schools Geography
Guiding Questions:
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How did the land and climate of Whatcom
County/Bellingham shape human culture?
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What are the physical characteristics of the
local community?
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How did the resources affect the choices that
people made in our local community?
Washington
State Essential Learning Requirements:
- Economics 1: The student understands basic economic concepts and
analyzes the effect of economic systems on individuals, groups, and
society.
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Geography 2: The student
understands the complex physical and human characteristics of places and
regions.
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Geography 3: The student observes
and analyzes the interaction between people, the environment, and culture.
Essential
Academic Learning Requirements in Reading
1) The student understands and uses different skills and
strategies to read.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 use
word recognition and word meaning skills to read and comprehend text
1.2 build
vocabulary through reading
1.3 read fluently, adjusting
reading for purpose and material
1.5 use features of non-fiction text and computer software such as
titles, headings, pictures, maps, and charts to find and understand
specific information
2) The student understands the meaning of what is read.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1
comprehend important ideas and details
2.2 expand comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and
synthesizing information and ideas
2.3 think critically and analyze authors' use of language, style,
purpose, and perspective
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