Grade One
Introduction to History and Social Science
Geography
SOL 1.4
The student will develop map skill by
a) recognizing basic map symbols, including references to land, water, cities, and roads;
b) using cardinal directions on maps;
c) identifying the physical shape of the United States and Virginia on maps and globes;
d) locating Washington, D.C. and Richmond on a United States map.
Introduction to History and Social Science
Geography
SOL 1.4
The student will develop map skill by
a) recognizing basic map symbols, including references to land, water, cities, and roads;
b) using cardinal directions on maps;
c) identifying the physical shape of the United States and Virginia on maps and globes;
d) locating Washington, D.C. and Richmond on a United States map.
Essential Understandings
Symbols and cardinal directions are used to determine where objects and places are located on maps and globes. The United States and Virginia can be identified by their physical shapes on maps and globes. The locations of the capital cities of Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia are identified by specific symbols. |
Essential Questions
How are land, water, cities, and roads shown on a map? What are the cardinal directions? Where is the United States located on a globe? Where is the United States located on a world map? Where is Virginia located on a United States map? Where are the capital cities of Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia located on a United States map? |
Essential Knowledge
Terms to know:
Map symbols to identify:
The terms north, east, south, and west are used to determine location on simple maps. Virginia and the United States may be located by their physical shapes on maps and globes. The capital cities of Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia may be located by using symbols on a United States map. |
Essential Skills
Identify and use cardinal directions. Locate areas on maps. Interpret simple maps and globes. Use maps of familiar objects or areas. Differentiate color symbols on maps and globes. |
SOL 1.5
The student will construct a simple map of a familiar area, using basic map symbols in the map legend.
The student will construct a simple map of a familiar area, using basic map symbols in the map legend.
Essential Understandings
A map is a drawing that shows what places look like from above and where they are located. People who make maps include a map legend. A map legend includes symbols that represent objects and places. |
Essential Questions
What is included when making a map? What information is learned from a map legend? |
Essential Knowledge
Terms to know:
Maps include symbols that are pictures that stand for something else. Most maps have legends including symbols that represent objects and places. Maps include the cardinal directions of north, east, south, and west. |
Essential Skills
Identify and use cardinal directions. Make and use simple map symbols. Draw maps of familiar objects or areas. Use a map legend. |