World History

Geography in World History

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This Virginia Geographic Alliance project aimed to create maps to support the geographic perspective within the Virginia Standards of Learning for World History and Geography to 1500 C.E.

Customized layered pdf maps and web maps were created in Desktop GIS to support map-based investigations. When layered pdfs are downloaded, and opened in Adobe Acrobat, the end user can turn layers on and off to investigate the relationships between and among the physical world and human interactions.

Lessons were created to provide background information for the teacher as well as suggested procedures and inquiry questions. Each “lesson” is focused around essential questions and understandings such as

  • What characteristics distinguish the physical environment of the Inca?
  • How does location influence the development of a civilization?
  • How did the Inca overcome the limitations of their physical environment?

The lessons are hosted on the Virginia Geographic Alliance Website.

Maps to Support the Virginia Standards of Learning for World Geography