3. Student Learning Map

  • Topic:Florida's Geography
  • Subject(s):Social Studies
  • Days:10
  • Grade(s):4
Key Learning:

The geographic features of Florida influenced the way Florida was developed.

Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 
How does geography impact where and how communities are formed?
   
Concept: Physical Features
Concept: Map Skills
Concept:
Lesson Essential Question(s):

Where is Florida located? (A)
What are the major physical characteristics (landforms and bodies of water) in Florida? (A)
What effect does climate have on Florida? (ET)
What natural resources are available in Florida? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How do coordinates and cardinal directions help us to locate places on a map?

(A)

What skills must we master in order to become proficient at reading maps?

(A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):
Additional Information:

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

maps, globes, atlas, www.googlearth.com

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Extending Thinking Lesson:

Vocabulary Report

  • panhandle -
  • longitude -
  • latitude -
  • peninsula -
  • strait -
  • compass rose -
  • aquifer -
  • meridian -
  • sinkhole -
  • prime meridian -
  • degrees -
  • renewable -
  • nonrenewable -
  • hammock -