Public learning track
Maps, Globes, and Living in Communities
7 lessons
Goal
Use directional terms, read globes and simple maps, and compare life in urban and rural settings.
7 lessons
0 of 7 done
- Position and Direction Words: Up, Down, Left, Right, Near, and FarUp next
- Distinguishing Land and Water on Maps and GlobesNot started yet
- Mapping My Classroom and DeskNot started yet
- Making a Simple Map of Home and SchoolNot started yet
- Living in a City: Exploring Urban NeighborhoodsNot started yet
- Living in the Country: Exploring Rural AreasNot started yet
- Comparing City and Country LifeNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.K.10West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesIdentify the difference between bodies of water and land masses on maps and globes, and demonstrate directions (e.g., left/right, up/down, near/far and above/under).
- SS.K.9West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesConstruct a simple map of a familiar area (e.g., classroom, school, home, etc.).
- SS.K.12West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesExplore similarities and differences of life in the city (urban) and the country (rural).
Curriculum Framework
Kindergarten · Social Studies · US-WV-SS
1
6 lessons
Citizenship, Rules, and Leadership
Learn how to be a responsible citizen, follow classroom rules, resolve disagreements, and take on helper roles.
2
6 lessons
Community Helpers, Signs, and Neighborhoods
Identify leaders, occupations, safety signs, and local community names in the school and neighborhood.
3
6 lessons
Needs, Wants, Goods, and Trade
Distinguish between basic needs and wants, and understand how goods, services, and money function.
4
7 lessons
Maps, Globes, and Living in Communities
Use directional terms, read globes and simple maps, and compare life in urban and rural settings.
5
5 lessons
Weather, Seasons, and Adapting to Climate
Track daily weather conditions and explain how people adapt clothing, shelters, and activities across seasons.
6
5 lessons
Personal History, Families, and School Memories
Illustrate personal history, understand time sequences, and explore family and school traditions.
7
5 lessons
American Heroes, Customs, and Celebrations
Explore American traditions, national holidays, stories of heroes, and diverse cultural customs.
8
6 lessons
Discovering West Virginia: Symbols, Land, and Life
Identify West Virginia's shape, state symbols, prominent figures, local communities, and compare past and present lifestyles.