Central Question: Which map should we use?
Map of the world on Mercator’s projection. From the Library of Congress.
World Geography Investigation 1
In this introduction to argument writing, students consider how maps show perspective and bias. After reading and analyzing a collection of modified sources, students will use evidence and reasoning to construct an argument about which map we should use in schools.
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Investigation Preview
Student Materials
Video Overview for Students
Materials Accommodated for Language Learners
Note: The Spanish investigations are from earlier work and do not match other versions of this investigation at this time.
Multilingual & Bilingual Learners
Bilingual Learners (Arabic)
Bilingual Learners (Spanish)
Multilingual & Bilingual Learners
Bilingual Learners (Arabic)
Bilingual Learners (Spanish)
Assessment
Standards Alignment
Literacy in History/Social Studies
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1, 6-8.2, 6-8.6, 6-8.7
ELA Reading: Informational Text
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1, 6.2, 6.4- 6.10
ELA Writing
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1, 6.4-6.5, 6.7-6.10
ELA Speaking & Listening
CSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1-6.3
