Standard 1: The World in Spatial Terms

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Number: SS.3.G.1
Title: The World in Spatial Terms
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 3
Strand: Geography

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This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

SS.3.G.1.In.0
Use a thematic map or chart to identify selected geographic information, such as land and body of water on a map or population on a chart.
SS.3.G.1.In.1
Identify elements on a map, such as key/legend, cardinal directions, and compass rose.
SS.3.G.1.In.2
Recognize selected continents and oceans on a world map.
SS.3.G.1.In.3
Identify selected maps, such as a physical map and a political map.
SS.3.G.1.In.4
Identify differences between maps and globes.
SS.3.G.1.In.5
Use maps to identify distances between two places, such as near or far, closer or farther, and next to.

Supported

SS.3.G.1.Su.0
Use a physical map to identify selected geographic information, such as land, water, and coastlines.
SS.3.G.1.Su.1
Recognize elements on a map, such as a picture key, cardinal directions, and title.
SS.3.G.1.Su.2
Recognize a continent and an ocean on a map.
SS.3.G.1.Su.3
Recognize a map, such as a physical map or a political map.
SS.3.G.1.Su.4
Recognize differences between maps and globes.
SS.3.G.1.Su.5
Use maps to recognize distances between two places, such as near or far, and next to.

Participatory

SS.3.G.1.Pa.0
Recognize personal location on a pictorial map.
SS.3.G.1.Pa.1
Locate pictures or symbols on a drawing or map.
SS.3.G.1.Pa.2
Recognize land and water using a color key on a map.
SS.3.G.1.Pa.3
Recognize personal location on a pictorial map.
SS.3.G.1.Pa.4
Recognize land and water using a color key on a map.
SS.3.G.1.Pa.5
Locate pictures or symbols on a drawing or map.

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Lesson Plan

Mapping My Way Around School:

This is a hands-on lesson about maps where students practice drawing maps and asking and answering questions about maps. Students will love learning about maps, elements of maps, and using maps in this exciting look into directions and locations.

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