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Using maps to see regions

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A lesson plan for grade 2 Social Studies

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In this lesson students will use basic observation, data collecting, and mapmaking skills to explore their school grounds and create regional maps.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 2

  • Goal 5: The learner will understand the relationship between people and geography in various communities.
    • Objective 5.02: Describe the role of a geographer and apply geographic tools, such as maps, globes, compasses and photographs, in the understanding of locations and characteristics of places and regions.
    • Objective 5.03: Compare and contrast the physical features of communities and regions.
    • Objective 5.04: Identify the absolute and relative location of communities.
    • Objective 5.05: Interpret maps, charts, and pictures of locations.
    • Objective 5.06: Identify and describe the people, vegetation, and animal life specific to certain regions and describe their interdependence.