Public learning track
Geography, Trade Networks, and Global Connections
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
8 lessons
Goal
Use thematic and physical maps to trace how geographic factors influenced trade routes, human interaction, and the spread of disease.
8 lessons
0 of 8 done
- 1Mapping the Silk Road: Deserts, Mountains, and Oasis CitiesUp nextStart
- 2The Indian Ocean Monsoon Trade Winds and Maritime RoutesPremiumNot started yet
- 3Trans-Saharan Trade Routes: Gold, Salt, and Camel CaravansNot started yet
- 4Mapping the Movement of Goods from India to the WorldNot started yet
- 5Mediterranean Trade Networks: Constantinople, Venice, and GenoaNot started yet
- 6Analyzing Flow Maps for International Trade PatternsNot started yet
- 7How Geography and Trade Spread the Black DeathNot started yet
- 8Geographic Barriers and Gateways in Global ConnectivityNot started yet
Standards Covered
- 6.2.4Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Use maps to trace how geography affected the ability of humans to connect with each other (for example, economic and cultural expansion, development of international trade, spread of disease).
- 6.2.6Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Generalize how the spread of goods and ideas led to the increased influence of China, India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East on globalization.
Curriculum Framework
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
1
9 lessons
Major World Religions and Philosophical Traditions
Summarize the core tenets, sacred texts, origins, and moral teachings of major world religions and philosophies.
2
10 lessons
Religious Diffusion and Globalization in the Post-Classical Era
Use primary and secondary sources to explain how religious diffusion fueled early globalization and cultural exchange.
3
9 lessons
Inventions, Science, and Technology in the Post-Classical World
Identify key inventions from 500 to 1500 CE and evaluate their ongoing historical and modern significance.
4
8 lessons
Geography, Trade Networks, and Global Connections
Use thematic and physical maps to trace how geographic factors influenced trade routes, human interaction, and the spread of disease.
5
9 lessons
Feudalism, Power, and Steps Toward Self-Rule
Critique how social hierarchies, economic shifts, and legal milestones spurred movements toward self-rule in the post-classical era.
6
9 lessons
Regional Powers and Cross-Cultural Globalization
Generalize how the movement of goods, scholars, and ideas expanded the global influence of China, India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.