5.SS.6.D
Create a map of important physical features such as the Appalachian Mountains, Great Lakes, Mississippi River, Great Plains, and Rocky Mountains.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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mapphysical featuresAppalachian MountainsGreat LakesMississippi RiverGreat PlainsRocky Mountains
Skills
- create (a map of important physical features) #dok2
- locate (physical features on a map) #dok1
- identify (major landforms and bodies of water) #dok1
- illustrate (geographical features using maps) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify important physical features on a map, such as the Appalachian Mountains, Great Lakes, Mississippi River, Great Plains, and Rocky Mountains. #dok1
- I can locate the Appalachian Mountains, Great Lakes, Mississippi River, Great Plains, and Rocky Mountains on a map. #dok1
- I can create a map that accurately displays the locations of important physical features in the United States. #dok2
- I can illustrate and label physical features on a self-made map of the United States. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Physical features such as mountains, rivers, lakes, and plains shape the geography of the United States.
- Mapping important physical features helps us understand the diversity and layout of the nation's landscape.
Essential Questions
- What are some important physical features found in the United States?
- Where are the Appalachian Mountains, Great Lakes, Mississippi River, Great Plains, and Rocky Mountains located on a map of the United States?
- Why is it important to be able to identify and map major physical features?
- How do physical features affect how people live and move in the United States?
- What makes mapping physical features an important skill in understanding geography?