An introduction to reading North Carolina maps
http://www.lib.unc.edu/dc/ncmaps/reading_maps_k12.html
A lesson plan for grades 2–4 Social Studies
In this lesson, students are introduced to the language of maps and why maps are important in our world. They are given the opportunity to read simple maps and find major features of more complicated 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 5.05: Interpret maps, charts, and pictures of locations.
Grade 3
- Goal 4: The learner will explain geographic concepts and the relationship between people and geography in real life situations.
- Objective 4.01: Distinguish between various types of maps and globes.
- Objective 4.02: Use appropriate source maps to locate communities.
Grade 4
- Goal 1: The learner will apply the five themes of geography to North Carolina and its people.
- Objective 1.01: Locate, in absolute and relative terms, major landforms, bodies of water and natural resources in North Carolina.
- Objective 1.02: Describe and compare physical and cultural characteristics of the regions.
