Social Studies Lesson - Maps and Globes, Grade 1
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Activity 1 / Globe Coloring Page Worksheet
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Every little child loves coloring things. You might find that your kids love coloring so much that they use every surface to practice; including your walls and furniture! Save yourself the stress of repainting surfaces every so often by getting your kids some coloring sheets. Luckily for you, this worksheet has a fun coloring activity that would engage your child’s hands and mind. Ask them to color the globe picture in the printout, and help them pick out the appropriate colors.
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Activity 2 / Maps and Globes Worksheet
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Kids are natural explorers, which is why discovery of the world, and even pirates, appeal to even the youngest of kids! With that said, maps and globes are an excellent way to let your child discover the world. Let the exploration begin with this quick maps and globes worksheet!
This worksheet is designed to:
• Help your child understand the difference between land and water
• Teach your child to differentiate a map from a globe
• Introduce beginner map skills
Your child’s journey through the world must start somewhere, so use this worksheet to lay down the basics of reading maps and globes! -
Activity 3 / Whats on a Map? Worksheet
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When it comes to map-reading today, children often don't have much experience because we live in a digital age of GPS directions. But map-reading skills are essential not just for global connectivity, but for critical reasoning, critical thinking and problem-solving skill-building as well. This free worksheet gives children reinforcing practice learning about what they'll find on a map, and the symbols that are used to represent them.
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