Land Use Lesson 4 : Reflecting on How the Land Is Used

Created Feb. 5, 2024 by Michigan Geographic Alliance

Students will be able to:

1. Identify and discuss different views of land use.

2. Analyze reasons why conflicts over land use occur.

3. Explain why people view land use differently.


Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations

• Show how science concepts can be illustrated through creative expression such as language arts and fine arts. S.IA.04.13; SS 4–G1.0.4; SS 4–P4.2.1; ELA S.7

• Show how common themes of science, mathematics, and technology apply in real-world contexts. SS 4–H3.0.1; SS 4–G1.0.3; SS 4–G1.0.4; S.RS.04.14; S.RS.04.16; S.RS.04.17

• Describe positive and negative effects of humans on the environment. S.RS.04.18; SS 4–G5.0.1

• Describe ways in which humans alter the environment. SS 4–G5.0.1; S.RS.04.18

• 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

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