2.SS.3.A
Identify and use information on maps and globes using basic map elements such as title, cardinal directions, and legend.
Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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informationmapsglobesmap elementstitlecardinal directionslegend
Skills
- identify (basic map elements such as title, cardinal directions, legend) #dok1
- use (information on maps and globes with basic elements) #dok2
- interpret (meaning of map elements to extract information) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the title, cardinal directions, and legend on a map or globe. #dok1
- I can use map elements like the title, cardinal directions, and legend to find information. #dok2
- I can interpret information from a map or globe using its elements. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Maps and globes use specific elements to help people understand where things are located.
- Knowing how to identify and use map elements is essential for finding information about places in our world.
Essential Questions
- What are the basic elements found on maps and globes?
- How do map elements like the title, cardinal directions, and legend help us understand maps?
- Why is it important to know how to use map elements when reading maps and globes?
- How do you use a legend to find information on a map?
- How does knowing cardinal directions help you use a map or globe?