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How do maps and globes help us identify the unique characteristics of a place or region on earth? |
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3. Student Learning Map
- Topic:Mapping Skills
- Subject(s):Social Studies
- Days:15
- Grade(s):1
Key Learning:
Maps and globes are useful in identifying unique characteristics of a place or region on earth.
Unit Essential Question(s):
Lesson Essential Question(s):How are maps useful in identifying the unique characteristics of a place or region on earth?
(A)Vocabulary:continents, counties, bodies of water, states, towns, cities, capitals, geographic locations
Vocabulary:north, south, east, west, globe, map, north pole, south pole, hemisphere, latitude, longitude, earth
Additional Information:
(Note: Holidays and Cultural Observances may be taught based on their calendar occurance dates.) --
Double Bubble Map/2 Geographical Regions
Circle Map/Specific Region
Tree Map of Regions
www.earth.google.com; www.maps.google.com; My Place In Space, by Robin and Sally Hirst; Mailbox: Map Skills resource; Me On the Map, by Joan Sweeney; Harcourt transperencies #1-3 & 6-8.
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