2-2.1
Standard 2-2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the local community and the way it compares with other communities in the world.
2-2.1: Locate on a map the places and features of the local community, including the geographic features (e. g., parks, water features) and the urban, suburban, and rural areas. (G)
It Is Essential For Students To Know:
- It is essential for students to know how to read a map legend; identify bodies of water, parks and symbols for city government; identify rural features such as farmland; and identify key elements of suburban communities.
- Students must understand the meaning and characterization of urban, suburban, and rural areas.
It Is Not Essential For Students To Know:
- It is not essential for students to know the political and geographic features of their state, nation, and world.
- It is not necessary for students to know the specific geographic and community features of their specific local community on a map; Students need to understand map features and characteristics from a representative local community.
- Students do not need to understand the many different types of maps and related map legends that can illustrate information.
2-2.1 Links To Information For Teachers