Near and Far

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

K

Overview

This classroom resource from Epic! is an interactive book that uses modes of transportation to compare the directions near and far. This book introduces emergent readers to opposing spatial directions. It features a read-to-me mode. There is also a glossary included. The reading level is 5-7 years old and the AR level is 0.6. 

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): KG

SS10.K.10

Apply vocabulary related to giving and following directions.

UP:SS10.K.10

Vocabulary

  • directions
  • following directions
  • giving directions

Knowledge

Students know:
  • How to locate objects or tell someone else how/where to locate an object by using certain words.
  • Vocabulary: right, left, up, down, in, out, above, below

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Complete a task by following directions given verbally by the teacher.
  • Complete a task by giving directions verbally.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Different words indicate a directions in which one might move or locate an object.

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

Epic!

License Type

Custom

Resource Provider other

Epic!

Accessibility

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