In the Geography and Geneva program, students will understand how Geneva came to be where it is and that the city’s streets and landscapes have changed over time. Using historic maps and photos, the Historic Geneva educator will teach a lesson in the classroom about Geneva’s landscape and how it has changed over time. After this session, students will tour downtown to see the current landscape and compare it to what they explored on their maps.
See the Supplemental Documents for materials used in the program.
SS Standard 3: Geography
Theme: Geography, Humans and the Environment
Key Idea: 3.3 Geographic factors often influence where people settle and form communities. People adapt to and modify their environment in different ways to meet their needs.
Social Studies Framework Practices:
ELA Standard: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
ELA Standard: Comprehension and Collaboration
ELA Standard: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use