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Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Maps Are Flat, Globes Are Round

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

K

Overview

This classroom resource from Epic! is a book that helps students learn about maps and globes. Students can read about how maps and globes are similar, how they're different, and how they're used. The book includes a glossary, additional websites to visit, and a quiz.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): KG

    SS10.K.8

    Recognize maps, globes, and satellite images.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.K.8

    Vocabulary

    • map
    • globe
    • satellite
    • image

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • We live on Earth and it is represented in various ways on maps, globes, and imagery.
    • Vocabulary: satellite, map, globe, image

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Recognize that a globe represents Earth.
    • Recognize that a maps and satellite mages represents places on Earth.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Maps and globes are representations of places on Earth including their homes, communities and larger world and can be used in a variety of ways.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    Other

    Resource Provider other

    Epic!
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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