Public learning track
Map Skills, Continents, and Oceans
8 lessons
Goal
Use map tools, cardinal directions, and geographic technology to locate continents, oceans, and major U.S. landmarks.
8 lessons
0 of 8 done
- Using Cardinal Directions: North, South, East, WestUp next
- Reading Map Legends and SymbolsNot started yet
- Locating the Seven Continents on Maps and GlobesNot started yet
- Locating the Five Oceans on Maps and GlobesNot started yet
- Major Geographic Features of the United StatesNot started yet
- Locating Key U.S. Cities and PlacesNot started yet
- Using Digital Maps and Geographic TechnologyNot started yet
- Gathering Data from Maps and Globes for Real-World ProblemsNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.2.9West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesUtilize a legend, compass rose and cardinal directions to identify locations (e.g., Charleston, West Virginia, New York, District of Columbia, etc.) and geographic features (e.g., Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains, Mississippi River, etc.) in the United States.
- SS.2.10West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesIdentify the continents and oceans on a map and globe.
- SS.2.13West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesUtilize appropriate geographic information systems including maps, globes and geographic technology to examine, gather data, and analyze a variety of real-world situations.
Curriculum Framework
1st Grade · Social Studies · US-WV-SS
1
7 lessons
Rules, Citizenship, and Government
Understand the purpose and fairness of rules and laws, the three levels of government, and how good citizens and leaders serve communities.
2
8 lessons
American Symbols, Holidays, and Diverse Cultures
Identify major patriotic symbols, traditions, and national holidays while exploring diverse cultural contributions across America.
3
8 lessons
Map Skills, Continents, and Oceans
Use map tools, cardinal directions, and geographic technology to locate continents, oceans, and major U.S. landmarks.
4
7 lessons
West Virginia Geography and State Identity
Locate West Virginia's cities, borders, and landforms while exploring state symbols, leaders, and famous West Virginians.
5
6 lessons
Natural Resources and Environmental Interactions
Classify natural resources, explain how people use and conserve them, and understand how environment and climate affect human communities.
6
6 lessons
Basic Economics: Needs, Wants, Goods, and Saving
Understand economic choices, trade goods and services, and learn how saving and banks help people plan for the future.
7
8 lessons
History, Timelines, and Life Then and Now
Build historical thinking skills using timelines, investigate changing careers and technologies, and compare past and present lifestyles in West Virginia.