WS/FCS Unit Planning Organizer Subject(s) Social Studies Conceptual Lenses Grade/Course Kindergarten Physical Features Unit of Study Geography Unit 3 Geographic Locations Unit Title Maps and Our Surroundings Pacing 20-22 days Unit Overview The point of focus for this unit is using geographic representations and terms to describe our surroundings. Students will develop an understanding of: How to use maps and globes to locate places in the classroom, school and home. How to use globes and maps to locate land and water features. How to identify physical features (mountains, hills, rivers, lakes, roads, etc.). How to identify locations in the classroom using positional words (near/far, left/right, above/beneath, etc.). Unit Enduring Understanding(s) Maps and other geographic tools can be used to locate specific places in the classroom, school and home. Specific features of a map can help us understand physical space. Globes and maps can be used to locate land and water features. Different landforms can be distinguished by their physical features. People can describe their surroundings using positional words. Unit Essential Question(s) How can maps and other geographic tools be used to locate specific places in the classroom, school and home? What features on a map help us understand physical space? How do I locate land and water features on a map and globe? How can I identify different landforms by their physical features using pictures, photos, etc? How do I use positional words to describe my surroundings?
Essential State Standards Priority Objectives Use maps to locate places in the classroom, school, and home. K.G.1.2 Use globes and maps to locate land and water features. Supporting Objectives K.P.1.1 Compare the relative position fo various objects observed in the classroom and outside using position words such as: in front of, behind, between, on top of, under, above, below and beside. K.G.1.3 Identify physical features (mountains, hills, rivers, lakes, roads,). K.G.1.4 Identify locations in the classroom using positional words (near/far, left/right, above/beneath). Unpacked Concepts (students need to know) There are specific features of a map that help us understand physical space (e.g., title, legend, symbols, and compass rose). How to use a map (e.g., paper and digital form). A map is a representation of a real life place. How to properly use geographic terminology such as place, map, directions, etc. Unpacked Skills (students need to be able to do) Use maps to locate places in the classroom, school, and home. Use globes and maps to locate land and water features. Identify physical features such as mountains, hills, rivers, lakes and roads. Identify locations in the classroom using positional words. COGNITION (RBT Level) Remembering Applying Essential Vocabulary Map Globe Place Directions Symbols Land Water Enrichment Vocabulary Compass rose Cardinal Directions Physical features Positional words Legend Specific Enrichment Factual Content
Unit Chunking & Enduring Understandings Essential Factual Content Suggested Lesson Essential Questions H G C & G E C Use maps to locate places in the classroom, school and home. Use globes and maps to locate land and water features. Identify physical features (mountains, hills, Maps and other geographic tools can be used to locate specific places. Specific features on a map help us understand physical space (title, legend, symbols, and compass rose). Using a map A map is a representation of a real life place. Properly use geographic terminology Globes and maps can be use to locate land and water features. A globe is a threedimensional representation of the earth. A map is a picture or representation of the earth s surface. Different landforms are distinguished What is a map? What features on a map help us understand physical space? How can I identify the four cardinal directions? How do I use a map to locate specific places? What is a globe? When is it best to use a globe? A map? How do I locate land and water features on a map and on a globe? What types of physical features could I find on a map K.G.1.2 K.G.1.2 K.G.1.2 K.G.1.3
rivers, lakes, roads, etc). by their physical features. Definition of physical features Identify and describe different landforms. or globe? How can I identify different landforms by their physical features using pictures, photos, etc? How can I describe different physical features? K.G.1.3 K.G.1.3 Identify locations in the classroom using positional words (near/far, above/beneath, etc). People can describe their surroundings using positional words and phrases. Pictures may be used to locate familiar places. Nonlinguistic representations are used to show understanding of geographic terms. Positional words What are positional words? How can you locate familiar places using positional words? How can I make a map of my classroom, bedroom, etc? Using my map, how can I use knowledge of visual description and location to name features on my map? K.G.1.4 K.G.1.4 K.G.1.4
Maps and Surroundings Resources Web Sites/Games/Blogs: Google Earth Fairy Tale Maps http://www.uen.org/lessonplan/preview.cgi?lpid=18787 My Father s Dragon http://www.uen.org/lessonplan/preview.cgi?lpid=5632 Maps and Me http://www.uen.org/lessonplan/preview.cgi?lpid=10687 Rosie s Walk http://www.kindergarten-lessons.com/kindergarten_maps.html Map of School http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/3945?ref=search Learn NC The Gingerbread Manhunt http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/3539?ref=search Help Arthur Deliver Ice Cream Game http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/gogeorgego/gogeorgego.html Island Adventure Game http://www.mywonderfulword.org/toolsforadventure/games/adventure tive/maps-tools-gis- Teacher-directed activity http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/multimedia/interac action/kd/?ar_a=3.html Compass Rose Game http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u2/index.html Digital Maps Carowinds Amusement Park http://www.carowinds.com/public/park/map/index.cfm Dan Nichols Park http://dannicholas.net/park_map.aspx The Children s Museum of Winston-Salem
http://childrensmuseumofws.org/visit-us/museum-map/ Learn 360 Videos: Maps Show Our Earth Math Monsters Mapping The Secret Shortcut Franklin s Expedition Map Adventure s in the Park Maps and Globes Books: The Jolly Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg Rosie s Walk by Pat Huchens My Father s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney How I Became a Pirate by David Shannon How I Spent My Summer Vacation by Mark Teague Where Are You Going by K. Graves and R. Williams The Best Vacation Ever by Stuart J. Murphy Toot and Puddle by Holly Hobbie As the Crow Flies by Gail Hartman Mapping Penny s World by Loreen Leedy Robin s Room by M. Wise Brown North, South, East, West by Allan Fowler The Little House by Mari C. Schuh The Country Mouse and the City Mouse by Eric Blair In My Home by Mari C. Schuh Beneath the Bridge by Hazel Hutchins and Ruth Ohi Hello Ocean by Pam Munoz Ryan Uptown by Bryan Collier General Unit Resources Straight Ahead Uphill Mountainous
Additional resources will be listed here as unit development continues. Additional resources will be listed here as unit development continues. Additional resources will be listed here as unit development continues. Text differentiation symbols: Texts will be categorized in teacher resource documents as Straight Ahead (less challenging for struggling readers), Uphill (having some challenging words and more complex sentence structure that is appropriate for on-grade level readers), or Mountainous (containing challenging vocabulary, complex sentences, and more abstract ideas).