SS10.1.8

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 1

SS10.1.8
Identify land masses, bodies of water, and other physical features on maps and globes.

Unpacked Content

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.

Vocabulary

identify
create
use
land masses
bodies of water
physical features
cardinal directions
compass rose
nonstandard measurement
distance
geographical features

Aligned Learning Resources

Which Direction Should I Go?

Neighborhood Navigator

The Water Nearby

Glider Guide

Cardinal Directions/Activity Starter

Design by Adaptive Theme