2.SS.4.A
Identify major landforms and bodies of water, including each of the seven continents and each of the oceans, on maps and globes.
Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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landformsbodies of watercontinentsoceansmapsglobes
Skills
- identify (major landforms and bodies of water on maps and globes) #dok1
- locate (each of the seven continents on maps and globes) #dok1
- locate (each of the oceans on maps and globes) #dok1
- describe (differences among landforms and bodies of water) #dok2
- compare (locations of continents and oceans) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify major landforms and bodies of water on maps and globes. #dok1
- I can locate each of the seven continents on a map or globe. #dok1
- I can locate each of the oceans on a map or globe. #dok1
- I can describe the differences among landforms, bodies of water, continents, and oceans. #dok2
- I can compare the locations of different continents and oceans on maps and globes. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Maps and globes help us understand the location of important landforms and bodies of water on Earth.
- Recognizing continents and oceans supports geographic awareness of the world.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference between a landform and a body of water?
- Where can you find the seven continents and oceans on a map or globe?
- How do maps and globes help us understand the world’s geography?
- Why is it important to know the locations of continents and oceans?
- How can you tell the difference between continents, landforms, and bodies of water on a map or globe?