Our first Social Studies unit covers Map Skills. This includes:
They will NOT have to memorize locations of states or all the capitals. They just need to be able to use a map to locate them.
- Identifying and using lines of latitude and longitude
- Using a compass rose and cardinal directions
- Use maps and globes to locate states, capitals, major cities, major rivers, the Great Lakes, and mountain ranges in the United States
- Locate the continental divide and the major drainage basins in the United States
- Use maps to DESCRIBE the characteristics of climate regions of the United States
- Identify major sources of accessible fresh water AND describe the impact of access on the local and regional communities.
They will NOT have to memorize locations of states or all the capitals. They just need to be able to use a map to locate them.