Geography Standard Four - Grades 6-8

Sample Activity

Students might map the location of different types of economic activities (agriculture, industry, services) and draw boundary lines to decide where regions of common economic activity are found. They could then speculate about the sorts of exchanges of goods and materials which might occur between these economic regions, and the routes and types of transportation used [Regions]

This activity relates to the Economics Standard One

Students might use news reports, historical data, thematic maps, resource surveys and aerial photos to report on a current border dispute between nations. The report should explore the reasons for the dispute, the history of the conflict, and suggest possible solutions [Regions].

Students might be asked to select an international regional cooperative venture, such as an international river navigation system, and identify the advantages and pitfalls of such ventures for the parties involved [Regions]

This activity connects with Economics Standard Three.

to Geography Standard Four.