Use different types of maps (political, physical, and thematic) to identify map elements.
Remarks
Examples are coordinate grids, title, compass rose, cardinal and intermediate directions, key/legend with symbols and scale.General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 2
Strand: Geography
Standard: The World in Spatial Terms
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
5021040: Social Studies Grade 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
7721013: Access Social Studies - Grade 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
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Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.2.G.1.AP.1: Identify title, cardinal directions, and key/legend on a map.
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STEM Lessons - Model Eliciting Activity
Choosing a Host City for the Olympic Games:
In this model eliciting activity, students are asked to help the International Olympic Committee rank prospective host cities for upcoming Summer Olympic Games. Students are provided with data about a list of applicant cities and then must rank the cities and write a proposal to the IOC explaining their rankings. At the end of the MEA, the students will write an opinion piece for the International Olympic Committee that tells their final decision about which city should be the next host of the Summer Olympic Games.
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