Land Use Lesson 6 Extension : Analyzing Forestland Changes - County

Created Feb. 5, 2024 by Michigan Geographic Alliance

Students will be able to:

1. Graph land use data for the county in which they live.

2. Interpret graphed information.

3. Use graphs to explain changes in the county’s forestland use.

4. Compare and contrast land use in the counties graphed.

5. Map forestland use changes in counties.

6. Analyze patterns of change on a map.


Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations

• Generate questions about the world based on observation. S.IP.04.11; S.IP.04.12

• 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

• Develop an awareness of the need for evidence in making decisions scientifically. S.RS.04.14; S.RS.04.15; SS 4–P3.1.2; SS 4–P4.2.1

• 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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