Students focus on the geography and people of Maryland past to present. Students learn about the political foundations of Maryland and research the contributions made by Marylanders. They explore the cultural characteristics and traditions of the various groups of people who inhabited the state. Students use geographic tools to locate, describe, and compare the natural/physical features of Maryland and study how transportation and communication networks contributed to its development. Students also learn cultural and physical geography by using geographic tools to locate and construct meaning about places, identify the movement of people and ideas, and explain how people modify and adapt their environment. They examine regional economic specialization and the impact on people’s lives. Students also analyze the chronology and significance of key events throughout Maryland’s history and their effect on diversity and tolerance today.
