Students will be able to:

1. Identify land uses by working with a map and/or air photo.

2. Classify the land uses shown on a map or air photo.

3. Describe how people use the land.

4. Measure the amount of land in different land uses.

Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations

• Construct charts and graphs and prepare summaries of observations. S.IP.04.16

• Write and follow procedures in the form of step-by-step instructions, formulas, flow diagrams, and sketches. S.IA.04.14

• Describe major features of the earth’s surface. SS 4–G1.0.5; SS 4–G2.0.2

• Describe the location, use, and importance of different kinds of resources and explain how they are created and the consequences of their use. SS 4–H3.0.3; SS 4–E2.0.1

• Organize social science information to make maps, graphs, and tables. SS 4–G1.0.3