Course: Social Studies 5 Alt
Course: Social Studies 5 Alt
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. This course is designed to facilitate alternate academic learning outcomes appropriate to the instructional needs of the student, as documented in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). This course is linked to the general education curriculum; however, the student will require a different scope and sequence, adapted and modified materials.
IEP and Instruction based on Alternate Academic Learning Outcomes
Dual Enrollment Compatible Course:
