3. Student Learning Map

  • Topic:Geography
  • Subject(s):Social Studies
  • Days:15
  • Grade(s):2
Key Learning:

Maps and globes identify landform features and regions where people live.
Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 

How do different types of maps give us different types of information?
   
Concept:

Understanding Maps and Globes

SS.A.3.1.3.1,

SS.A.3.1.3.2,

SS2G11*
Concept:

Using Maps and Globes

SS.B.1.1.2.2   SS.B.1.1.2.1  

SS2G12*,

SS2G13*,

SS2G14*
Concept: Absolute and Relative Locations
SS.B.1.1.1.1  

SS2G11*,

SS2G12*,

SS2G13*,

SS2G14*
Lesson Essential Question(s):

What are the similarities and differences between maps and globes?

 (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How are maps and globes used to locate places on earth?

(A)

How do we use map features to get information from a map?

 (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How do maps help us better understand our world? (A)
Vocabulary:

map, globe

Vocabulary:

features, region, compass rose, map key/legend, symbols, scales, distance, direction

Vocabulary:

community, city, county, state, country, continent, oceans, landforms, capitols, Equator, Prime Meridian, North and South Pole, physical maps, political maps, boundaries

Additional Information:

*Indicates Next Generation Standard/Benchmark--

(Note: Holidays and Cultural Observances may be taught based on their calendar occurance dates.) --

Teaching directions will include: cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) and intermediate directions (Northeast, Southwest, etc.)--

RESOURCES:

Harcourt Brace Social Studies: map skill pages 22-23, 28-29, 39, 60, 198-199, 215, 274-275, 302-303, 319-320--

Time For Kids Readers: Maps Old and New, World Landmarks --

D.O.G (Daily Oral Geography)---

Families from around the world: Topic: Photography of families <http://www.terragalleria.com/pictures-subjects/families/index.html> --

Material World : A Global Family Portrait by Peter Menzel ; introduction by Paul Kennedy ; text by Charles C. Mann --

<http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/Peachebooks-50908-PEN-2925-Maps-Globes-Differences-a-Education-ppt-powerpoint/> -- <http://earth.google.com> -- <http://www.factmonster.com/us.html> -- <http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/default.htm>

maps, globes, Smartboard Toolbox: Maps

Resources:

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Student Learning Map
Vocabulary Report

Acquisition Lesson:

Vocabulary Report

  • community -
  • city -
  • map, globe -
  • features, region, compass rose, map key/legend, symbols, scales, distance, direction -
  • county -
  • state -
  • country -
  • continent, oceans, landforms, capitols, Equator, Prime Meridian, North and South Pole, physical maps, political maps, boundaries -