Content Guidelines/Standards Matrix
College/University _____Eastern Michigan University_______________________Code: CB
Source of Guidelines/Standards: Michigan State Board of Education, December 2001 Program/Subject Area:Geography
| Note: Michigan Test for Teacher Certification will assess teacher candidate content knowledge in Geography. The single discipline Michigan Test for Teacher Certification in Geography will cover knowledge of Geography (60%); basic information in Economics, History, and Political Science (20%); and skills using information processing, inquiry, and issue analysis (20%). |
Directions: List required courses on matrix and provide additional narrative to explain how standards are met. If electives are included, they should be clearly indicated. Adjust size of cells as needed.
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Courses and/or Experiences that Fulfill the Standard |
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| 1.0 |
Standard 1: Have Content Area Knowledge The program will provide candidates with a minor (20 semester hour minimum) or a major (30 semester hour minimum) providing in-depth knowledge of the content specified in Michigan Curriculum Framework content standards for geography. |
Major consists of 30 credit hours Minor consists of 20 credit hours Required classes are in BOLD. |
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| Taking into account the education needs of students, the teacher candidate is able to utilize a variety of data sources and technologies, such as Geography Information Systems (GIS), to: |
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| 1.1 |
describe and compare the locations and characteristics of places, cultures, and settlements; |
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Minor: |
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| Major: The required courses,
ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG
110 WORLD REGIONS, GEOG
313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN, and GEOG
320 GEOGRAPHY OF The restricted elective in world regions provides students with an in depth analysis of one important world region, including GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA Other Geography electives that address the issue of place and location include GEOG 107 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY, GEOG 300 LOCATION AND SITE ANALYSIS, , GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY. |
Minor: The required courses,
ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG
110 WORLD REGIONS, GEOG
313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN, and GEOG
320 GEOGRAPHY OF Elective courses in geography provide students with detailed information and analysis of a range of specific locations and places. The restricted elective in world regions provides students with an in depth analysis of one important world region, including GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA Other Geography electives that address the issue of place and location include GEOG 107 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY, GEOG 300 LOCATION AND SITE ANALYSIS, , GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY. |
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| 1.2 |
explain the reasons for locations and characteristics of places, cultures, and settlements; |
Elementary |
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Minor: |
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| Secondary |
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| Major: The required courses,
ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG
110 WORLD REGIONS, GEOG
313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN, GEOG
107 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY
and GEOG 320 GEOGRAPHY OF Elective courses in geography provide students with detailed information and analysis of a range of specific locations and places. The restricted elective in world regions provides students with an in depth analysis of one important world region, including GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA Other Geography electives that address the issue of place and location include GEOG 300 LOCATION AND SITE ANALYSIS, GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY. |
Minor: The required courses,
ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG
110 WORLD REGIONS, GEOG
313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN, GEOG
107 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY and GEOG
320 GEOGRAPHY OF Elective courses in geography provide students with detailed information and analysis of a range of specific locations and places. The restricted elective in world regions provides students with an in depth analysis of one important world region, including GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA Other Geography electives that address the issue of place and location include GEOG 300 LOCATION AND SITE ANALYSIS, GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY. |
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| 1.3 |
describe and compare the locations and characteristics of ecosystems, resources, human adaptation, and environmental impact; |
Elementary |
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Minor: |
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Secondary |
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| Major: The required courses,
ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG
110 WORLD REGIONS, GEOG
313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN, GEOG
107 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY
and GEOG 320 GEOGRAPHY OF
GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA Other Geography electives that address the issue of human/environment interaction include GEOG 300 LOCATION AND SITE ANALYSIS, GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY. |
Major: The required courses,
ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG
110 WORLD REGIONS, GEOG
313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN, GEOG
107 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY
and GEOG 320 GEOGRAPHY OF
GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA Other Geography electives that address the issue of human/environment interaction include GEOG 300 LOCATION AND SITE ANALYSIS, GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY. |
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| 1.4 |
explain ecosystems, use of resources, human adaptation, environmental impact, and the interactions among them; |
Elementary |
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Minor: |
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Secondary |
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| Major: The required courses,
ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG
110 WORLD REGIONS, GEOG
313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN, GEOG
107 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY
and GEOG 320 GEOGRAPHY OF
GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA Other Geography electives that address the issue of human/environment interaction include GEOG 300 LOCATION AND SITE ANALYSIS, GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY. |
Minor: The required courses,
ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG
110 WORLD REGIONS, GEOG
313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN, GEOG
107 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY
and GEOG 320 GEOGRAPHY OF
GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA Other Geography electives that address the issue of human/environment interaction include GEOG 300 LOCATION AND SITE ANALYSIS, GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY. |
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| 1.5 |
describe and compare the locations and characteristics of economic activities, trade, political activities, migration, and information flow; |
Elementary |
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Minor: |
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Secondary |
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| Major: The required courses,
ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG
110 WORLD REGIONS, GEOG
313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN, and GEOG
320 GEOGRAPHY OF GEOG 235 ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY gives students an in depth understanding of world trade and movement. Electives such as GEOG 300 LOCATION AND SITE ANALYSIS, GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT, GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 360 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY instruct students in specific aspects of movement and migration. The restricted elective in regions give examples of migration and movement in the context of a specific region. These courses include: GEOG 313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA |
Minor: The required courses,
ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG
110 WORLD REGIONS, GEOG
313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN, and GEOG
320 GEOGRAPHY OF The elective course GEOG 235 ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY gives students an in depth understanding of world trade and movement. Electives such as GEOG 300 LOCATION AND SITE ANALYSIS, GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT, GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 360 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY instruct students in specific aspects of movement and migration. The restricted elective in world regions give examples of migration and movement in the context of a specific region. These courses include: GEOG 313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA |
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| 1.6 |
explain reasons for the locations and characteristics of economic activities, trade, political activities, migration, information flow, and the interrelationships among them; |
Elementary |
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Minor: |
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Secondary |
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| Major: The required courses,
ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG
110 WORLD REGIONS, GEOG
313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN, and GEOG
320 GEOGRAPHY OF GEOG 235 ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY gives students an in depth understanding of world trade and movement. Electives such as GEOG 300 LOCATION AND SITE ANALYSIS, GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT, GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 360 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY instruct students in specific aspects of movement and migration. The restricted elective in regions give examples of migration and movement in the context of a specific region. These courses include: GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA |
Minor: The required courses,
ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG
110 WORLD REGIONS, GEOG
313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN and
GEOG 320 GEOGRAPHY OF The elective course GEOG 235 ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY gives students an in depth understanding of world trade and movement. Electives such as GEOG 300 LOCATION AND SITE ANALYSIS, GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT, GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 360 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY instruct students in specific aspects of movement and migration. The restricted elective in world regions give examples of migration and movement in the context of a specific region. These courses include: GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY
OF GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA |
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| 1.7 |
describe
and compare characteristics of ecosystems, states, regions, and patterns
in the |
Elementary |
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Minor: |
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Secondary |
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| Major: The required courses,
ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG
110 WORLD REGIONS and GEOG
320 GEOGRAPHY OF |
Minor: The required courses,
ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG
110 WORLD REGIONS
and GEOG 320 GEOGRAPHY OF |
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| 1.8 |
describe and compare characteristics of major world regions and explain the processes that created them; |
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Minor: |
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Secondary |
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| Major: The
required courses, ESSC 108 EARTH
SCIENCE, GEOG 110 WORLD REGIONS and
GEOG
313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY OF RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES, GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE , GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA, GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA, GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE, GEOG 321 GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA, GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA, GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY OF AUSTRALIA AND PACIFIC ISLANDS, GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA Other upper level elective courses that address the concept of region include: GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY GEOG 360 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY |
Minor: The required courses, ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG 110 WORLD REGIONS and GEOG 313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN provide a comprehensive introduction to the concept of region, and to the processes that form regions. The restricted elective in world regions requires students to take at least of the following classes that explores one world region in depth. These classes are as follows: GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY OF RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES, GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE , GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA, GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA, GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE, GEOG 321 GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA, GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA, GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY OF AUSTRALIA AND PACIFIC ISLANDS, GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA Other upper level elective courses that address the concept of region include: GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY GEOG 360 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY |
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| 1.9 |
describe and compare characteristics of major world patterns and explain the processes that created them; and |
Elementary |
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Minor: |
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Secondary |
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| Major: The required courses, ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG 110 WORLD REGIONS and GEOG 313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN and provide a comprehensive introduction to the concept of world patterns. The restricted elective in world regions requires students to take at least of the following classes that explores one world region in depth. These classes are as follows: GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY OF RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES, GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE , GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA, GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA, GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE, GEOG 321 GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA, GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA, GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY OF AUSTRALIA AND PACIFIC ISLANDS, GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA Other upper level elective courses that address the concept of world patterns and the comparison of processes across regions include GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY GEOG 360 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY |
Minor: The required courses, ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE, GEOG 110 WORLD REGIONS and GEOG 313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN provide a comprehensive introduction to the concept of world patterns. The restricted elective in world regions requires students to take at least of the following classes that explores one world region in depth. These classes are as follows: GEOG 314 GEOGRAPHY OF RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES, GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE , GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA, GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA, GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE, GEOG 321 GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA, GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA, GEOG 323 GEOGRAPHY OF AUSTRALIA AND PACIFIC ISLANDS, GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA Other upper level elective courses that address the concept of world patterns and the comparison of processes across regions include GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT |
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| 1.10 |
describe and explain the causes, consequences, and geographic context of major global issues and events. |
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Minor: |
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Secondary |
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| Major: The
required courses, GEOG 110
WORLD REGIONS and GEOG
313 GEOGRAPHY OF MICHIGAN
and GEOG
320 GEOGRAPHY OF GEOG
314 GEOGRAPHY OF GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEOG
323 GEOGRAPHY OF GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA. Upper level electives in geography that address world issues in terms of specific aspects of geographic analysis include: GEOG 300 LOCATION AND SITE ANALYSIS, GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 360 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY. |
Minor: The
required courses, GEOG 110
and GEOG
320 GEOGRAPHY OF GEOG
314 GEOGRAPHY OF GEOG 316 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN EUROPE GEOG 317 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF SPANISH AMERICA GEOG 318 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA GEOG 319 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE GEOG 322 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA GEOG
323 GEOGRAPHY OF GEOG 326 GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN ASIA. Upper level electives in geography that address world issues in terms of specific aspects of geographic analysis include: GEOG 300 LOCATION AND SITE ANALYSIS, GEOG 332 URBAN GEOGRAPHY, GEOG 333 SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY, and GEOG 360 CULTURAL |
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| 2.0 |
Standard 2: Make Interdisciplinary Connections The
program will ensure that candidates understand the fundamental ideas,
concepts and facts that provide the basis of the |
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| Taking into account the discipline of geography, the teacher candidate is able to: |
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| 2.1 |
sequence
chronologically major eras within |
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Secondary |
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| Major: All
geography majors are required to take HIST
102 Western Civilization 1648 – World War I and HIST
103 Twentieth Century Civilization. These classes give students
a background in the European and World History (including In
HIST 481 Social Studies Teaching,
all students complete a project using the Michigan History Themes project
to design |
Minor: The History electives HIST 123 United States to 1877 and HIST 124 United States since 1877 cover all the time
periods of |
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| 2.2 |
explain the structure and function of American government, core democratic values, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens; |
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Secondary |
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| Major: PLSC
112/3 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT introduces students to the structure and
function of |
Minor: PLSC
112/3 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT introduces students to the structure and
function of |
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| 2.3 |
describe the market system and apply basic economic concepts as identified in the Michigan Curriculum Framework; and |
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| Major: GESC 235, Economic Geography, addresses the issues of market system, supply and demand, and other basic economic concepts. |
Minor: GESC 235, Economic Geography, addresses the issues of market system, supply and demand, and other basic economic concepts. |
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| 2.4 |
describe how political decisions involving women and ethnic minorities
have influenced and been influenced by the geography of the |
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Secondary |
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| Major: GEOG 110, World Regions, addresses the geographic aspects of political decisions, such as immigration. |
Minor: GEOG 110, World Regions, addresses the geographic aspects of political decisions, such as immigration. |
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| 3.0 |
Standard 3: Can Apply Social Science Perspectives The program will help candidates develop skills in the crosscutting themes presented in the Michigan Curriculum Framework social studies content standards (inquiry, public discourse and decision making, and citizen involvement). |
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| The teacher candidate is able to: |
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| 3.1 |
acquire information from books, maps, newspapers, data sets, and other sources; organize and present the information in maps, graphs, charts, and time lines; interpret the meaning and significance of information; and use a variety of electronic technologies to assist in assessing and managing information; |
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Secondary |
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| Major: The required courses, ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE and GEOG 110 WORLD REGIONS provide instruction on researching issues in geography, including electronic and paper sources of information. Upper level classes such as GEOG 235 ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY include a research component. Upper level geography courses all require students to develop information processing, research and writing skills in economics, using both print and electronic resources. |
Minor: The required courses, ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE and GEOG 110 WORLD REGIONS provide instruction on researching issues in geography, including electronic and paper sources of information. Upper level classes such as GEOG 235 ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY include a research component. Upper level geography courses all require students to develop information processing, research and writing skills in economics, using both print and electronic resources. |
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| 3.2 |
conduct investigations including the ability to formulate a clear statement of questions, gather and organize information from a variety of sources, analyze and interpret information, formulate and test hypotheses, report results both orally and in writing, and make use of appropriate technology; |
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Secondary |
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| Major: The required courses, ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE and GEOG 110 WORLD REGIONS provide instruction on researching issues in geography, including electronic and paper sources of information. Upper level classes such as GEOG 235 ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY include a research component. Upper level geography courses all require students to develop information processing, research and writing skills in economics, using both print and electronic resources. |
Minor: The required courses, ESSC 108 EARTH SCIENCE and GEOG 110 WORLD REGIONS provide instruction on researching issues in geography, including electronic and paper sources of information. Upper level classes such as GEOG 235 ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY include a research component. Upper level geography courses all require students to develop information processing, research and writing skills in economics, using both print and electronic resources. |
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| 3.3 |
state issues clearly as questions of public policy, trace the origins of the issues, analyze various perspectives people bring to the issue, and evaluate possible ways to resolve the issue; |
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Secondary |
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| Major: PLSC 112/3 American Government requires student writing on issues of public policy, using historical and reasoned arguments for their position. |
Major: PLSC 112/3 American Government requires student writing on issues of public policy, using historical and reasoned arguments for their position. |
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| 3.4 |
engage their peers in constructive conversation about matters of public concern by clarifying issues, considering opposing views, applying democratic values, anticipating consequences, and working toward making decisions; |
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Secondary |
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| Major: PLSC 112/3 American Government requires student discussion of public policy, using historical and reasoned arguments for their position. |
Major: PLSC 112/3 American Government requires student discussion of public policy, using historical and reasoned arguments for their position. |
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| 3.5 |
compose coherent written essays that express positions on public issues and justify the positions with reasoned arguments; and |
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Secondary |
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| Major: PLSC 112/3 American Government requires student writing on topics of public policy, using historical and reasoned arguments for their position. |
Major: PLSC 112/3 American Government requires student writing on topics of public policy, using historical and reasoned arguments for their position. |
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| 3.6 |
consider the effects of an individual’s actions on other people, how one acts in accordance with the rule of law, and how one acts in a virtuous and ethically responsible way as a member of society. |
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| Major: PLSC 112/3 American Government Includes instruction on responsible citizenship. |
Major: PLSC 112/3 American Government Includes instruction on responsible citizenship. |
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| 4.0 |
Standard 4: Can Provide Social Studies Instruction The program will teach candidates how to design, present, and assess social studies instruction. (Programs should provide evidence in field experiences or content area methods classes that students have developed instructional skills specifically related to history.) |
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| 4.1 |
is knowledgeable about teaching methods, curriculum organization, and instructional materials in history; |
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Secondary |
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| Major: CURR 305 - Curriculum and Methods - Secondary, part of the professional education sequence, teaches about curriculum design within the major for each student, and requires a unit in that major addressing state standards and benchmarks. HIST 481 – The Teaching of Social Studies , the methods of teaching history and social studies course, further addresses powerful and authentic ways to teach and assess student knowledge based on the MCF. |
Minor: CURR 305 - Curriculum and Methods - Secondary, part of the professional education sequence, teaches about curriculum design within the major for each student, and requires a unit in that major addressing state standards and benchmarks. |
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| 4.2 |
can design, present, and assess instructional activities in history as described in the Michigan Curriculum Framework teaching and learning standards (higher order thinking, deep knowledge, substantive conversations, and connections to the world beyond the classroom); |
Major: |
Minor: |
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