Geography SOL's
K.4 The student will describe the relative location of people, places, and things by using positional words, with emphasis on near/far, above/below, left/right, and behind/in front.
K.5 The student will use simple maps and globes to
a) develop an awareness that a map is a drawing of a place to show where things are located and that a globe is a round model of Earth;
b) describe places referenced in historical events, stories, and real-life situations;
c) locate land and water features;
d) identify basic map symbols in a map legend; and
e) identify places and objects of a familiar area.
K.6 The student will develop an awareness that maps and globes
a) show a view from above;
b) show things in smaller size; and
c) show the position of objects.
K.7 The student will describe how the location, climate, and physical surroundings of a community affect the way people live, including their food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and recreation.
K.5 The student will use simple maps and globes to
a) develop an awareness that a map is a drawing of a place to show where things are located and that a globe is a round model of Earth;
b) describe places referenced in historical events, stories, and real-life situations;
c) locate land and water features;
d) identify basic map symbols in a map legend; and
e) identify places and objects of a familiar area.
K.6 The student will develop an awareness that maps and globes
a) show a view from above;
b) show things in smaller size; and
c) show the position of objects.
K.7 The student will describe how the location, climate, and physical surroundings of a community affect the way people live, including their food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and recreation.
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Field Trip Suggestions:
K.7: State parks, local airports, farms, local visitor centers