Social Studies 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
Unpacked Content
Strand: Geography
Course Title: Geographical and Historical Studies: People, Places, and Regions
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
Locate prime meridian, equator, Tropic of Capricorn, Tropic of Cancer, International Date line, and lines of latitude and longitude on maps and globes.
Use labels, symbols and legends to locate physical and cultural regions on an Alabama or world map.
Use cardinal and intermediate directions to locate an area in Alabama or the world.
Determine distance between places on a map using a scale.
Describe use of geospatial technologies such as Global Positioning System (GPS), geographic information system (GIS).
Interpret population, vegetation, climate, growing season, irrigation on thematic maps.
Use vocabulary associated with maps and globes: megalopolis, landlocked, border, elevation. Teacher Vocabulary:
physical regions
cultural regions
geospatial technologies
thematic maps
megalopolis
landlocked Knowledge:
Students know:
Vocabulary associated with maps and globes.
How to use cardinal and intermediate directions to locate an area in Alabama or the world on a map or globe.
How to locate physical and cultural regions and geographical features on a map or globe of an area in Alabama or the world.
How to locate points on a grid using coordinates.
How to use a scale to determine distance.
How to use legends, labels, and symbols to locate physical and cultural regions on an Alabama or world map.
How to describe the use of geospatial technologies.
How to interpret information on thematic maps. Skills:
Student are able to :
Use a map or globe to locate specific geographical features.
Use cardinal and intermediate directions.
Use labels, symbols and legends on a map.
Use a map scale to determine distance.
Use geospatial technologies.
Use geographical terms associated with maps and globes.
Locate coordinates on a grid.
Interpret thematic maps. Understanding:
Students understand that:
Geographical information can be used to locate an area in Alabama or the world on a map or globe. Alabama Archives Resources:
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Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
