Social Studies: 2nd grade

Unit 3 (6 weeks)
Research Project

2.13
Compare how maps and
globes depict geographical
information in different
areas.
2.14
Construct a globe depicting
the four hemispheres, seven
continents, and five oceans
using the equator and prime
meridian.
2.15
Create a map depicting the
current boundaries of the
United States, Canada, and
Mexico and recognize they
are part of the North
American continent.
2.16
Utilize legends, cardinal
directions, and grids to
determine locations on
different types of maps.

Media Specialist/
Teacher
Connection

As a whole group
complete a Venn
diagram after
looking at globes
and maps (check
the library for
globes and flat
laminated maps)

Looking at Maps
and Globes,
Olien
Maps and
Globes, Broekel
Making and
Reading Maps
dvd

Label the library

walls with cardinal
directions. Give
students a map
with directions to
locate specific
books or materials
in the library.

Theres a Map in
My Lap!: All
About Maps,
Rabe

Web Resources

www.pebblego.com
-Social Studies-Maps

-iPad Apps
Geo Touch: Geography
Kids Planet
& numerous other Geography apps
http://www.quia.com/rr/2967.html
Geography games
http://bit.ly/19SZsEG
Scholastic- Math with Maps and
Globes

Kats Maps,
Scieszka
Henrys Map,
Elliot
My Map book,
Fanelli
Flat Stanleys
Worldwide
Adventures,
series by various
authors

2.18
Compare physical features
of the earth, including
islands, lakes, mountains,
oceans, peninsulas, plains,
plateaus, rivers, and valleys.
2.19
Compare and contrast the
regions of the United States
(Southeast, Northeast,
Great Plains, Southwest,
and Pacific Northwest) in
terms of climate, physical

Journeys Text
and/or
Exemplary Text
Correlation

Students can
watch videos that
show the features
and facts about
the different
regions. Using
maps in the

http://bit.ly/1MT1XZW
WatchKnowLearn: Discovery
Education videos on the regions of
the United States

http://bit.ly/1NKVBa7

features, and population.

2.22
Identify the location and
summarize the significance
of well-known sites and
landmarks in the United
States including Mt.
Rushmore, The White
House, Statue of Liberty,
Golden Gate Bridge, St.
Louis Arch, Natchez Trace
and Grand Canyon.

library/classroom,
the can color and
label maps
according to
region.
http://www.areav
ibes.com/library/f
amous-americanlandmarks-kids/
View the pictures
and information
on the website.
Locate the
landmarks on a
printable US map.

Complete a flip
book with a page
for each landmark
showing its
location on the
map and an
interesting fact.
Additional Teaching Notes/Explanations

Maps of the US geographical

regions that can be printed

www.pebblego.com
-Social Studies-US symbols