Classroom Resource

Near and Far

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

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.

Content Standards

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): KG

SS10.K.10
Apply vocabulary related to giving and following directions.

Unpacked Content

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.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://www.getepic.com/book/66055618/near-and-far?utm_source=t2t&utm_medium=li…

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

Epic!

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 will need to create a free account to be able to access available resources and assign books.

Approved Date

2021-02-23

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type