Classroom Resource

Maps Are Flat, Globes Are Round

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

Overview

This classroom resource from Epic! is a book that helps students learn about maps and globes. Students can read about how maps and globes are similar, how they're different, and how they're used. The book includes a glossary, additional websites to visit, and a quiz.

Content Standards

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): KG

SS10.K.8
Recognize maps, globes, and satellite images.

Unpacked Content

Vocabulary

map
globe
satellite
image

Knowledge

Students know:

We live on Earth and it is represented in various ways on maps, globes, and imagery.
Vocabulary: satellite, map, globe, image

Skills

Students are able to:

Recognize that a globe represents Earth.
Recognize that a maps and satellite mages represents places on Earth.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Maps and globes are representations of places on Earth including their homes, communities and larger world and can be used in a variety of ways.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://www.getepic.com/book/15277363/maps-are-flat-globes-are-round?utm_source…

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

Other

Resource Provider other

Epic!

Accessibility

Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings

License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.getepic.com/tos

Comments or Notes

Epic! is free for teachers and schools. Teachers need to create a free account to access available resources. This book is written by Meg Greve. The AR level is 2.6. The age range is 5-7 years old.

Approved Date

2021-02-18

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type