Oklahoma Social Studies 7.C.2.1
The Standard
- 7.C.2
- Analyze the physical systems of the major regions of the Eastern Hemisphere.
Identify on a physical map the major landforms and bodies of water of each region and compare climatic conditions, vegetation, and biomes using thematic maps and other geographic tools.
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies (2026) · 7.C.2
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students locate the Andes and Amazon River on a map of South America, then find the Atlas Mountains and Nile River in Africa. They use climate and vegetation maps to compare the Amazon Basin and Sahara.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student places each feature correctly and tells rivers from mountain ranges. They use map keys to explain why the Amazon Basin has rainforest vegetation while the Sahara has sparse desert plants.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may think all of Africa is desert or all of South America is rainforest. They may mistake green shading for vegetation when a map key shows it means low elevation.
How to Assess It
- Have students label the Atlas Mountains, Nile River, Andes, and Amazon River on blank maps. Give them climate and vegetation maps, then ask for one difference between the Sahara and Amazon Basin supported by both maps.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs blank maps and an atlas; have them label the Atlas Mountains, Nile River, Andes, and Amazon River.
Show rainfall and vegetation maps; ask, "Why does the Amazon Basin have dense plants while the Sahara has sparse plants?"
Play a map relay: teams place feature cards on blank Africa and South America maps, then check their placements with an atlas.
Plan trips to the Sahara and Amazon Basin; use climate maps to choose clothing and water supplies for each.
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Related Standards
- 6.C.2.1
Identify and describe on a physical map the major landforms and bodies of water important to the development of each region of the Western Hemisphere.
- 2.C.3.3
Identify basic types of major landforms and bodies of water on physical maps.
- 6.C.1.3
Compare characteristics of major regions of the Western Hemisphere through the regular use of strategies, such as the Five Themes of Geography (location, place,...
- 6.C.2.2
Use visual information to describe on a physical map the major climate and vegetation zones, drawing conclusions about their impact on human development.
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