Public learning track
Map Skills, Grids, and Geographic Tools
10 lessons
Goal
Use map keys, directions, scales, grid lines, time zones, and digital maps to locate places and calculate distances.
10 lessons
0 of 10 done
- Distinguishing Continents, Countries, States, and CapitalsUp next
- Cardinal and Intermediate Directions on a Compass RoseNot started yet
- Hemispheres, Poles, and the EquatorNot started yet
- Prime Meridian and the TropicsNot started yet
- Understanding Latitude and Longitude LinesNot started yet
- Locating Points Using a Map GridNot started yet
- Using Map Scale to Measure Real-World DistancesNot started yet
- Why Time Zones Exist Across the GlobeNot started yet
- Calculating Time Differences in North American Time ZonesNot started yet
- Comparing Map Types With GIS and Digital ToolsNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.3.13West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesDistinguish between a continent, country, state and capital.
- SS.3.14West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesLabel maps to demonstrate knowledge of map skills (e.g., label cardinal directions, intermediate directions, borders, continents, oceans, Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, North Pole, South Pole, and Prime Meridian).
- SS.3.15West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesUsing a grid system, locate specific points on a map, and explain the use of lines of latitude and longitude.
- SS.3.17West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesUse a map scale to determine the distance between two given points.
- SS.3.16West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesExplain the reason time zones were developed, identify the time zones of North America, and calculate the variance in time from one zone to another.
- SS.3.12West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesUse geographic information systems to compare and contrast various types of maps (e.g., climate, resource, physical, political, road, etc.).
Curriculum Framework
2nd Grade · Social Studies · US-WV-SS
1
10 lessons
Map Skills, Grids, and Geographic Tools
Use map keys, directions, scales, grid lines, time zones, and digital maps to locate places and calculate distances.
2
8 lessons
World Landforms, Water Bodies, and Physical Features
Identify, define, and illustrate major physical landforms and bodies of water found across the Earth.
3
8 lessons
Exploring the Regions of the United States
Compare and contrast US regions in terms of climate, physical landforms, wildlife, and human-environment interactions.
4
9 lessons
West Virginia Geography, Counties, and Regions
Locate West Virginia's counties, bordering states, physical regions, and tourist destinations.
5
9 lessons
Native American Cultures and Regional Adaptations
Examine how Indigenous nations settled North America, adapted to distinct geographic environments, and developed diverse cultures.
6
9 lessons
The Age of Exploration and Global Journeys
Chronologically trace major world explorers, determine European motives, and analyze the worldwide consequences of exploration.
7
10 lessons
American Democratic Values, Government, and Citizenship
Explain core democratic values, compare forms of government, examine patriotic symbols, and participate in civic service.
8
7 lessons
Multicultural Society and Cultural Heritage
Investigate how diverse cultural groups have shaped American society through traditions, inventions, arts, and languages.
9
10 lessons
Economics: Goods, Services, Supply, and Demand
Analyze production cycles, read supply and demand graphs, and correlate regional occupations with natural resources.
10
6 lessons
Financial Literacy, Banking, and Saving for the Future
Understand bank services, create a balanced budget, and explore college savings programs like SMART529.