Atlases & globes ppt

What are we doing?

• EALR/GLE: Social Studies. 3.1.1 Understands and applies basic mapping elements such as symbols, compass rose, labels, and a key to read and construct maps that display information about neighborhoods or local communities.

• Library Standard: AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner. Draw

conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge. 2.3 Responsibilities 2.3.1 Connect understanding to the real world.

Atlases & Globes

5th grade

Globe -

World Map

What Did we do?

Raise Your Hand If:

• Learned the difference between a globe and a map.• Can explain what a map is.• Understand that different maps represent different places & information.• Have seen an introduction to Google Earth.• With help, can identify my own planet, country, state, county, city and

neighborhood.