Ms. Jessica Simmons
Edgewood Middle School
Social Studies

This 6th grade Social Studies' unit addresses the tools of a geographer as well how to pinpoint and measure locations
UNIT 1: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY UNIT TOPICS OF STUDY TO ADDRESS
1. Geography Tools
2. Map Elements (Parts of a Map)
3. Types of Maps
4. Earth Physical Features
5. Understanding Latitude and Longitude
6. Measuring Locations and Distances
Maps vs. Globes Lesson
Day 1:
Reading
"Maps and Globes (Reading Rainbow Book)" by Jack Knowlton, Harriet Barton.
Discovery Education Video
Maps vs. Globes Discovery Education
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