*Check below for online game practice.
Study Guide Information:
Why do people use maps?
Maps can be used to locate land and water features.
Maps and globes help people study the Earth
Maps Include:
Title – the name of the map
Map legend – symbols used on a map and what they stand for
Compass Rose – a symbol that shows direction (north, south, east, and west)
Words to Know:
Map – A drawing that shows what places look like from above and where they are located.
Equator – An imaginary ling around the middle of the Earth.
Continent – A large body of land on the Earth.
Ocean – A large body of salt water on the Earth.
The Seven Continents:
*Students must be able to locate the continents on maps and globes.
1. North America
2. South America
3. Europe
4. Asia
5. Africa
6. Australia
7. Antarctica
The Five Oceans
*Students must be able to locate the oceans on maps and globes.
1. Arctic Ocean
2. Atlantic Ocean
3. Indian Ocean
4. Pacific Ocean
5. Southern Ocean
Lakes and Rivers
*Students must be able to locate the lakes and rivers on maps and globes.
1. James River
2. Mississippi River
3. Rio Grande
4. The location of the Great Lakes
Mountains
*Students must be able to locate the mountains on maps and globes.
1. Appalachian Mountains
2. Rocky Mountains
Online sites to visit:
www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g1_u2/index.html
funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/games/game_my_world.html
www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/worldquiz.html
kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/geographygames/copycat/
kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/geographygames/geospy/
www.playkidsgames.com/games/continentNames/default.htm
Online sites to visit:
www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g1_u2/index.html
funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/games/game_my_world.html
www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/worldquiz.html
kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/geographygames/copycat/
kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/geographygames/geospy/
www.playkidsgames.com/games/continentNames/default.htm
