ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SS2010] LWT (0) 9 :

9 ) Differentiate between land forms and bodies of water on maps and globes.

This classroom resource from Epic! is an interactive book that explains how Earth is covered by landforms and bodies of water, all of which change shape over time. A glossary and additional suggested websites and books are included. The age range is 5-8 years old. The AR level is 3.4. This book also includes directions for making a model of a landform.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SS2010] LWT (0) 9 :

9 ) Differentiate between land forms and bodies of water on maps and globes.

This classroom resource from Epic! is a book all about map types. It can be used to help students identify landforms and bodies of water on a map or globe. The age range is 8-11 years old. The AR level is 3.5.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SS2010] LWT (0) 8 :

8 ) Recognize maps, globes, and satellite images.

[SS2010] LWT (0) 9 :

9 ) Differentiate between land forms and bodies of water on maps and globes.

[SS2010] LWT1 (1) 8 :

8 ) Identify land masses, bodies of water, and other physical features on maps and globes.

•  Explaining the use of cardinal directions and the compass rose

•  Measuring distance using nonstandard units

Example: measuring with pencils, strings, hands, feet

•  Using vocabulary associated with geographical features, including river, lake, ocean, and mountain

[SS2010] LWT2 (2) 6 :

6 ) Identify states, continents, oceans, and the equator using maps, globes, and technology.

•  Identifying map elements, including title, legend, compass rose, and scale

•  Identifying the intermediate directions of northeast, southeast, northwest, and southwest

•  Recognizing technological resources such as a virtual globe, satellite images, and radar

•  Locating points on a grid

[SS2010] GHS (3) 1 :

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.

•  Using cardinal and intermediate directions to locate on a map or globe an area in Alabama or the world (Alabama)

•  Using coordinates to locate points on a grid

•  Determining distance between places on a map using a scale

•  Locating physical and cultural regions using labels, symbols, and legends on an Alabama or world map (Alabama)

•  Describing the use of geospatial technologies

Examples: Global Positioning System (GPS), geographic information system (GIS)

•  Interpreting information on thematic maps

Examples: population, vegetation, climate, growing season, irrigation

•  Using vocabulary associated with maps and globes, including megalopolis, landlocked, border, and elevation

In this learning activity, students use Google Maps to find their school and to locate the closest body of water. The activity includes links to additional resources.