Standard 1: The World in Spatial Terms

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Number: SS.5.G.1
Title: The World in Spatial Terms
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 5
Strand: Geography

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This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

SS.5.G.1.In.0
Identify current and historical information using selected geographic tools, such as maps, globes, and satellite images.
SS.5.G.1.In.1
Use a coordinate grid on a map to locate places.
SS.5.G.1.In.2
Recognize major physical features on a map of the United States, such as the Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, Mississippi River, Great Lakes, and Lake Okeechobee.
SS.5.G.1.In.3
Select the format (map, chart, or graph) and display geographic information.
SS.5.G.1.In.4
Recognize selected colonies of the original 13 colonies on a map of the United States.
SS.5.G.1.In.5
Recognize selected states, capitals, and a United States Territory on a map.

Supported

SS.5.G.1.Su.0
Recognize current and historical information using selected geographic tools, such as a map, globe, or satellite image.
SS.5.G.1.Su.1
Use a simple coordinate grid on a drawing to locate features.
SS.5.G.1.Su.2
Recognize a major physical feature on a map of the United States, such as the Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, Mississippi River, Great Lakes, or Lake Okeechobee.
SS.5.G.1.Su.3
Complete a map, chart, or graph to display geographic information.
SS.5.G.1.Su.4
Recognize an original colony on a map of the United States.
SS.5.G.1.Su.5
Recognize selected states and their capitals on a map.

Participatory

SS.5.G.1.Pa.0
Recognize information using a selected geographic tool.
SS.5.G.1.Pa.1
Recognize information using a selected geographic tool.
SS.5.G.1.Pa.2
Recognize a selected physical feature on a pictorial map of the United States.
SS.5.G.1.Pa.3
Complete a pictorial map using pictures or symbols for designated areas.
SS.5.G.1.Pa.4
Recognize a map of North America.
SS.5.G.1.Pa.5
Recognize that the United States is made up of different states.

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Lesson Plan

Where in the World:

In the first lesson, students will determine latitude, longitude, continents, and ocean on a world map and label them correctly. In the second lesson, the students will be "dropped" off at an unknown location and they will have to figure out where in the world they are based on the plants, animals, and climate of that location so that they can be rescued by Professor Sohn.

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KROS Pacific Ocean Kayak Journey: GPS and Coordinates:

What's the shortest path between point A and B on the ocean? It depends on wind and currents, but coordinates can help you track your position.

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KROS Pacific Ocean Kayak Journey: Kites, Rowing, Wind, and Navigation:

What’s your vector, Victor? Understanding math and wind helps get you where you want to go.

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