Standard 4 : Understand the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations.



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General Information

Number: SS.8.G.4
Title: Understand the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations.
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 8
Strand: Geography

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
SS.8.G.4.1: Interpret population growth and other demographic data for any given place in the United States throughout its history.
SS.8.G.4.2: Use geographic terms and tools to analyze the effects throughout American history of migration to and within the United States, both on the place of origin and destination.
SS.8.G.4.3: Use geographic terms and tools to explain cultural diffusion throughout the United States as it expanded its territory.
SS.8.G.4.4: Interpret databases, case studies, and maps to describe the role that regions play in influencing trade, migration patterns, and cultural/political interaction in the United States throughout time.
SS.8.G.4.5: Use geographic terms and tools to analyze case studies of the development, growth, and changing nature of cities and urban centers in the United States over time.
SS.8.G.4.6: Use political maps to describe changes in boundaries and governance throughout American history.


Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Access Points

Access Point Number Access Point Title
SS.8.G.4.AP.1: Identify changes in population for selected regions in the United States over time.
SS.8.G.4.AP.2: Identify the effects of migration to and within the United States.
SS.8.G.4.AP.3: Identify cultural diffusion throughout the United States as it expanded its territory.
SS.8.G.4.AP.4: Use geographic tools or case studies to identify the role that selected regions play in influencing trade, migration, and cultural interaction in the United States over time.
SS.8.G.4.AP.5: Use geographic terms and tools to identify changes in cities and urban centers in the United States over time.
SS.8.G.4.AP.6: Use political maps to identify changes in boundaries and governance throughout American history.


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Lesson Plans

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Moving On Over to the West:

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Naturalization Scenarios:

In this lesson plan, students will reinforce their understanding of the naturalization process by viewing scenarios of people going through naturalization and using text coding strategies to reinforce the steps they have already learned.