SS10.3.1
Locate the prime meridian, equator, Tropic of Capricorn, Tropic of Cancer, International Date Line, and lines of latitude and longitude on maps and globes.
Locate the prime meridian, equator, Tropic of Capricorn, Tropic of Cancer, International Date Line, and lines of latitude and longitude on maps and globes.
Unpacked Content
UP:SS10.3.1
Vocabulary
- physical regions
- cultural regions
- geospatial technologies
- thematic maps
- megalopolis
- landlocked
Knowledge
Students know:
- Vocabulary associated with maps and globes.
- How to use cardinal and intermediate directions to locate an area in Alabama or the world on a map or globe.
- How to locate physical and cultural regions and geographical features on a map or globe of an area in Alabama or the world.
- How to locate points on a grid using coordinates.
- How to use a scale to determine distance.
- How to use legends, labels, and symbols to locate physical and cultural regions on an Alabama or world map.
- How to describe the use of geospatial technologies.
- How to interpret information on thematic maps.
Skills
Student are able to :
- Use a map or globe to locate specific geographical features.
- Use cardinal and intermediate directions.
- Use labels, symbols and legends on a map.
- Use a map scale to determine distance.
- Use geospatial technologies.
- Use geographical terms associated with maps and globes.
- Locate coordinates on a grid.
- Interpret thematic maps.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- Geographical information can be used to locate an area in Alabama or the world on a map or globe.
