SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE ONE

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SOCIAL STUDIESGRADE ONE USING MAPS AND GLOBES
TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AROUND US
Use a map key
Understand how American holidays make our country
unique
Identify parts of a map, globe and atlas
Compare a map to a globe
Content Vocabulary atlas map globe north south ea
st west map key birds eye view compass
rose town state country continent boundaries holid
ay
How and Why Maps, Globes, and Atlases are
Used
United States History through Holidays and
Symbols
Compare birds eye view to a map view
Using Maps and Globes
Identify reasons for using a map, globe or atlas
Recognize American symbols such as flag, eagle,
Statue of Liberty, etc.
Identify country and state boundaries
Locating Places on a Map
Identify North, South, East and West (compass
rose) on a map or globe
Locate North America, United States, Connecticut
and Tolland on a map
Locate oceans and continents on map or globe
Understand difference between town, state,
country and continent

• Essential Understandings/Learning Goals
• Maps, globes, and atlases are used for different
  purposes.
• Directional words are used to locate objects and
  features on a map or globe.
• National holidays are celebrated to honor
  important people and events in American history.