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Standards, Guiding Questions, and
Essential Learnings
Bellingham
Public Schools Geography Guiding Questions:
How does geography shape lives, cultures and the environment
around the world?
Washington
State Essential Learning Requirements:
Geography 1:
The student uses maps, charts, and other geographic tools to
understand the spatial arrangement of people, places, resources, and
environments on Earth's surface.
Geography 2:
The student understands the complex physical and human
characteristics of places and regions
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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