Geography and Settlement Choices: Practice Independently
Use stated geographic conditions to explain possible settlement choices. A focused practice activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
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Grade 6 · social studies · Matching answer key included · US Letter and A4
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Before you begin
Review the key words and representations in Geography and Settlement Choices. Use the Explore activity to check readiness before removing support.
How to use this worksheet
- Begin with: Which site is nearer water?
- Connect the response to: Explain one reason people might choose A.
- Ask students to apply the idea: What information would help choose a site?
A common mistake to discuss
Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.
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Continue to Geography and Settlement Choices: Apply and Create.
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