SS10.1.8
Identify land masses, bodies of water, and other physical features on maps and globes.
Identify land masses, bodies of water, and other physical features on maps and globes.
Unpacked Content
UP:SS10.1.8
Vocabulary
- identify
- create
- use
- land masses
- bodies of water
- physical features
- cardinal directions
- compass rose
- nonstandard measurement
- distance
- geographical features
Knowledge
Students know:
- The differences in land masses, bodies of water, and other physical features on maps and globes.
- The use of cardinal directions and the compass rose.
- Techniques for using nonstandard measurement.
- Vocabulary: land masses, bodies of water, physical features, cardinal directions, compass rose, nonstandard measurement, distance, geographical features
Skills
Student are able to:
- Identify land masses, bodies of water, and other physical features on maps and globes.
- State the purpose and use of cardinal directions and compass rose.
- Identify nonstandard measurement.
- Use nonstandard measurement for locating distances.
- Use vocabulary that relates to geographical features (for example, river, lake, ocean, and mountain).
Understanding
Students understand that:
- Land masses, bodies of water, and physical features can be identified on maps and globes.
- Cardinal directions and the compass rose help us read maps.
- Nonstandard measurements can be used to find distance.
- There is an appropriate vocabulary to describe geographical features.
