Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 3

SS10.3.8

Identify geographic links of land regions, river systems, and interstate highways between Alabama and other states. (Alabama)

COS Examples

Examples: Appalachian Mountains, Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Interstate Highway 65 (I-65), Natchez Trace Parkway (Alabama)

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • How to apply the concepts of map and globe skills.
  • How to identify the five geographical regions of Alabama.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Use a map or globe to locate land regions, river systems, interstate highways, and state and national parks.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Land regions, river systems, and interstate highways connect Alabama to other states.

Vocabulary

  • river systems
  • interstate highways
  • five geographic regions
  • state and national parks
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