FuelEd Anywhere Learning System (ALS)
U.S. Geography
Grade Levels 6–8
U.S. Geography introduces students to a variety of topics including:
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maps and map symbols
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latitude and longitude
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the equator
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the prime meridian
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physical features of the planet
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overviews of the United States of America
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early explorers
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climate
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U.S. territories
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national landmarks and reserves
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TEACHERS' GUIDE
Grade Levels 6–8
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Anywhere Learning System (ALS) U.S. Geography course is part of the comprehensive, completely integrated
Social Science courses for grade levels 1–12. The lessons are designed to develop the facet of students’ knowledge that helps them understand
who they are, where their ancestors came from, how they got where they are, and why current and past events are important to them.
COURSE FEATURES:
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Social Sciences is presented as a collection of semester-long high school
courses.
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All lessons contain a study guide, a practice test, and a mastery test. Most
lessons have an essay or other constructed response.
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Lessons include a variety of essay types such as descriptive, persuasive,
expository, and letter writing.
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All Social Sciences lessons are certified by MetaMetrics with Lexile scores.
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These courses are enriched by Encyclopædia Britannica® Online School Edition
(EB) workspaces that contain learning materials. Learning materials may
contain articles, games, images, maps, and/or videos.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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The content in these titles is designed to meet and exceed the standards of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) whose
goal is to achieve excellence by programs in which students gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to understand, respect,
and practice the ways of the scholar, the artisan, the leader, and the citizen in support of the common good.
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All Social Sciences titles provide for an extensive, integrated solution that is fully correlated to major mastery standards and leading,
adopted textbooks.
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The Social Sciences promote the use of both cooperative and exploratory learning. Detailed maps and charts dynamically illustrate key
concepts.
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FuelEd Anywhere Learning System (ALS)
TEACHERS' GUIDE
Grade Levels 6–8
ALS POWERPACK
The Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition (EB) provides teacher resources and student learning materials. The materials include a wide
range of interactive lessons, research projects, animations, and worksheets that support many ALS lessons. Each workspace may contain an
article, diagram, study guide, video, or interactive media.
The launch icon for EB objects is located at the top of the ALS screen in the
study guide section.
COURSE CONTENT
Course
Name
Number of
Lessons
Grade
Levels
Lexile Measure
U.S. Geography
34
6–8
940L
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SCOPE & SEQUENCE
Grade Levels 6–8
Lesson Name
Lesson Content
Activities
1
The Study of
Geography
Latitude and Longitude, The Globe, The Equator, The Prime Meridian
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
2
The Tools of
Geography
Map Creation and Terms, Map Symbols, The Globe
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
3
Physical Features 1
U. S. Boundaries, Continents and Islands
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
4
Physical Features 2
Landforms: Glaciers, Mountains, Hills, Valleys
Study: EB Learning Material
5
Physical Features 3
Bodies of Water; Lakes, Rivers, Mouth of a River, Deltas, Gulfs, Harbors, Bays, Oceans
Study: EB Learning Material
6
Earth and Its Weather
Earth's Atmosphere, Rotation and Changing Seasons
Study: EB Learning Material
7
The Northeast Region
1
Overview and Study of the Northeast and Middle Atlantic States
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
8
The Northeast Region
2
Climate and Characteristics of the Northeast States
Study: EB Learning Material
9
The Northeast Region
3
Overview: Maine New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware
Study: EB Learning Material
10
The Northeast Region
4
Original Settlers of the Northeastern States
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
11
The Southeast Region
1
Overview of the Southeast States: Size, Characteristics, Climate
Study:
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FuelEd Anywhere Learning System (ALS)
SCOPE & SEQUENCE
Grade Levels 6–8
Lesson Name
Lesson Content
Activities
12
The Southeast Region
2
Overview: Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North and South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Research
13
The Southeast Region
3
Original Settlers of the Southeastern States
Study: EB Learning Material
14
The Great Lakes
Region 1
Overview: Climate, Characteristics, Size of the Region
Study: EB Learning Material
15
The Great Lakes
Region 2
Overview: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
Research
16
The Great Lakes
Region 3
Original Explorers and Settlers of the Region
Study: EB Learning Material
17
The Plains Region 1
Overview: Climate, Characteristics, and Size of Region
Study: EB Learning Material
18
The Plains Region 2
Overview: North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
19
The Plains Region 3
Original Explorers and Settlers of the Plains Region
Study: EB Learning Material
20
The Southwest Region
1
Overview: Characteristics, Rivers, Deserts, and Mesas
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
21
The Southwest Region
2
Overview and Brief History of Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
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SCOPE & SEQUENCE
Grade Levels 6–8
Lesson Name
Lesson Content
Activities
22
The Southwest Region
3
Original Explorers and Settlers of the Region
Study: EB Learning Material
23
The Mountain Region
1
Rocky Mountains, Rivers of the Region, Continental Divide, Great Basin
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
24
The Mountain Region
2
Overview: Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
25
The Mountain Region
3
Original Explorers and Settlers of the Mountain States
Study: EB Learning Material
26
The Pacific Region 1
Climate. Characteristics, and Descriptions of States
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
Research
27
The Pacific Region 2
Overview of the Pacific States
Study: EB Learning Material
28
The Pacific Region 3
Original Explorers and Settlers of the Region
Study: EB Learning Material
29
The Territories
U. S. Governed Islands and Territories, Location, History
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
30
National Landmarks 1
Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall, Appomattox Court House, Ellis Island
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
31
National Landmarks 2
Alcatraz, Stone Mountain, The Alamo, Mount Rushmore
Study: EB Learning Material
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SCOPE & SEQUENCE
Grade Levels 6–8
Lesson Name
Lesson Content
Activities
32
National Landmarks 3
Death Valley, Indian Ruins, Niagara Falls, Grand Canyon
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
33
National Landmarks 4
The Badlands, The Everglades, Grand Tetons, Smoky Mountains
Study: EB Learning Material
34
National Landmarks 5
Petrified Forest, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Redwoods, Yosemite, Yellowstone National
Park
Study: EB Learning Material
Essay: Written Response
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