SS10.3.1

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 3

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.

Unpacked Content

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.

Vocabulary

physical regions
cultural regions
geospatial technologies
thematic maps
megalopolis
landlocked

Aligned Learning Resources

Around My State

Latitudes and Longitudes Explore

International Pizza Delivery

Examining Chamizal National Memorial

Map Borders/Activity Starter

Neighborhood Navigator

The Water Nearby

Create a Weather Map

Design by Adaptive Theme