This will be our first "unit" during the school year. During the second week of school, we will review United States geography. 

Monday: Map Skills, Continents & Oceans

     Students will identify, define, and use map scale, compass rose, and legend. Students will locate the 7 continents and 5 oceans.

Tuesday: Continents Webquest

     Students will complete a webquest activity that explores the continents of the world. Students will identify the locations of the 7 continents and 5 oceans using an online activity. 

Wednesday: Latitude and Longitude

     Students will locate lines of longitude and latitude and use them to locate points on a world map. 

Thursday: Types of Maps/Map Projections

     Students will define, identify, and use political and physical maps. Students will describe the difference between a political and physical map and know when to use them.

Friday: Learning Check - Map Scavenger Hunt

     Students will individually complete a map scavenger hunt as their weekling learning check.