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Grade 6 Alaska Studies and Geography Standards

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Physical Environment

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    Our Location in the World

    1. 18

      Geographic Representations and ReasoningSS.6.1.18

      1. 1

        Define absolute and relative location using real‐world examples. SS.6.1.18.1

      2. 2

        Draft and utilize a variety of maps to communicate information.SS.6.1.18.2

      3. 3

        Construct and interpret latitudinal and longitudinal representations of absolute locations using X and Y axes.SS.6.1.18.3

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    Geographic Regions of Alaska

    1. 18

      Geographic Representations and ReasoningSS.6.1.18

      1. 4

        Demonstrate an understanding of the defining characteristics and placement of the physical regions of Alaska.SS.6.1.18.4

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    Physical Features of Alaska

    1. 20

      Geography of Alaska

      1. 1

        Identify the characteristics of the local physical environment and its impact on inhabitants.SS.6.1.20.1

      2. 2

        Demonstrate an understanding of the interactions between the earth, sun, moon, tides, and seasons both locally and globally.SS.6.1.20.2

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    Geohazards of Alaska

    1. 16

      Human Environment Interaction: Place, Regions, and Culture

      1. 1

        Demonstrate an understanding of how humans impact their environment.SS.6.1.16.1

      2. 2

        Analyze the impact of natural disasters and human‐induced hazards on human populations.SS.6.1.16.2

      3. 3

        Evaluate the human response to current and historical disasters, both human‐made and natural.SS.6.1.16.3

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    Physical History of Alaska

    1. 17

      Global Interconnections: Changing Spatial PatternsSS.6.1.17

      1. 1

        Examine the causes of historical and continuing conflicts in Alaska.SS.6.1.17.1

      2. 2

        Analyze how the geography of Alaska’s regions influences the conflicts and alliances that arise during war. SS.6.1.17.2

      3. 3

        Evaluate the impact of war on Alaska’s ecosystems, resources, and landscapes, recognizing the environmental changes caused by military activities.SS.6.1.17.3

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    Migration Patterns to and Within Alaska

    1. 19

      Human Populations: Spatial Patterns and MovementsSS.6.1.19

      1. 1

        Examine the distribution of human populations over time, including population density, migration trends, and urbanization.SS.6.1.19.1

Peoples of Alaska

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    Movement

    1. 19

      Human Populations: Spatial Patterns and MovementsSS.6.2.19

      1. 1

        Investigate complex and diverse characteristics of human cultures across time and place, using multiple sources of information.SS.6.2.19.1

      2. 2

        Describe the characteristics of civilizations using real‐world examples.SS.6.2.19.2

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    The First Alaskans

    1. 22

      Historical Sources and EvidenceSS.6.2.22

      1. 1

        Examine multiple explanations for how people came to Alaska.SS.6.2.22.1

      2. 2

        Investigate how the climate and physical features of Alaska influenced migration and settlement.SS.6.2.22.2

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    Alaska Native Groups 

    1. 21

      PerspectivesSS.6.2.21

      1. 1

        Research Alaska Native groups through examination of oral histories, primary sources, and contributions over time.SS.6.2.21.1

      2. 2

        Explain the connection between culture and geography. SS.6.2.21.2

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    Human Environment Interactions

    1. 16

      Human Environment Interaction: Place, Regions, and CultureSS.6.2.16

      1. 1

        Describe characteristics of historical and current human populations and determine how they vary by location.SS.6.2.16.1

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    Impact of Colonialism

    1. 23

      Change, Continuity, and ContextSS.6.2.23

      1. 1

        Identify the factors that led to initial Russian and European contact.SS.6.2.23.1

      2. 2

        Evaluate the immediate and long‐term effects of colonization on Alaska Native groups.SS.6.2.23.2

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    Continued Immigration to Alaska

    1. 14

      The Global EconomySS.6.2.14

      1. 1

        Identify historical and contemporary populations that have migrated to Alaska in the past 200 years.SS.6.2.14.1

      2. 2

        Examine the narratives, experiences, and impacts of various immigrant groups who have inhabited Alaska.SS.6.2.14.2

      3. 3

        Engage in discussions of factors that could lead to future immigration to Alaska.SS.6.2.14.3

Resources and Economics 

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    Alaska’s Resources

    1. 18

      Geographic Representations and ReasoningSS.6.3.18

      1. 1

        Create maps of Alaska that show how physical characteristics have influenced where and how humans have settled.SS.6.3.18.1

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    Historical Use of Natural Resources

    1. 16

      Human Environment Interaction: Place, Regions, and CultureSS.6.3.16

      1. 1

        Evaluate how historical perspectives, ways of knowing, values, and current practices of Alaska Natives influence land, water, and resource uses.SS.6.3.16.1

      2. 2

        Explain how Alaska’s geographic location and resources have affected the state and the world. SS.6.3.16.2

      3. 3

        Analyze and evaluate the impact of past management of Alaska’s resources.SS.6.3.16.3

      4. 4

        Formulate clear and focused questions about future resource use in Alaska.SS.6.3.16.4

      5. 5

        Collaborate to create a plan for future preservation or use of Alaska’s resources.SS.6.3.16.5

      6. 6

        Evaluate how resource extraction in Alaska impacts government, economics, environment, and populations, identifying both positives and negatives.SS.6.3.16.6

      7. 7

        Evaluate changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources over time due to forces of cooperation and conflict. SS.6.3.16.7

      8. 8

        Discuss how the resources of Alaska shaped the history of different regions.SS.6.3.16.8

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    Subsistence and Commercial Economics

    1. 11

      Economic Systems, Models, and Markets SS.6.3.11

      1. 1

        Analyze the impact of subsistence, barter, sharing, and cash economies in the lives of Alaska’s residents.SS.6.3.11.1

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    Alaska’s Role in the National Economy

    1. 13

      The National EconomySS.6.3.13

      1. 1

        Analyze how Alaska’s resources impact national supply and demand.SS.6.3.13.1

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    State, Local, and Tribal Economies

    1. 15

      Alaska Economies: State, Local, and Tribal SS.6.3.15

      1. 1

        Explain how local, Tribal, and state government agencies work to sustain resources and promote economic development in Alaska.SS.6.3.15.1

Community Awareness

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    Your Financial Decisions

    1. 12

      Decision‐Making and Personal FinanceSS.6.4.12

      1. 1

        Investigate methods of personal finance.SS.6.4.12.1

      2. 2

        Devise a plan for making informed financial decisions.SS.6.4.12.2

      3. 3

        Define cost‐benefit analysis, trade‐offs, and opportunity costs.SS.6.4.12.3

      4. 4

        Investigate how choices impact personal financial security.SS.6.4.12.4

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    Government Institutions

    1. 6

      Civic and Political Institutions and SystemsSS.6.4.6

      1. 1

        Examine the major components and roles of local, Tribal, and state governments.SS.6.4.6.1

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    Decision‐Making Processes

    1. 8

      Processes, Rules, and Laws SS.6.4.8

      1. 1

        Evaluate and compare procedures for making decisions at the Tribal, local, state, and national levels.SS.6.4.8.1

      2. 2

        Assess specific rules and laws (both actual and proposed) as means of addressing public concerns.SS.6.4.8.2

      3. 3

        Identify the interconnectivity of local, Tribal, and state processes, rules, and laws.SS.6.4.8.3

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    Local, Tribal, and State Governments 

    1. 9

      Alaska’s GovernmentsSS.6.4.9

      1. 1

        Describe essential characteristics of Alaska’s local, Tribal, and state governments and their roles both locally and statewide.SS.6.4.9.1

      2. 2

        Identify key components of political relationships between the federal government and Alaska Native groups.SS.6.4.9.2

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    Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Citizen

    1. 10

      Rights, Roles, and Responsibilities of Citizens SS.6.4.10

      1. 1

        Describe the roles and responsibilities of people in the United States.SS.6.4.10.1

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    The Value of Participation

    1. 7

      Participation and DeliberationSS.6.4.7

      1. 1

        Describe the roles of political, civil, and economic organizations in shaping people’s lives.SS.6.4.7.1

      2. 2

        Distinguish the powers and responsibilities of residents, citizens, political parties, interest groups, and the media in a variety of governmental and nongovernmental contexts. SS.6.4.7.2

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