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Orientation on a globe
Use hemispheres, cardinal directions, and reference lines to describe position on Earth.
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Orientation on a globe
Use hemispheres, cardinal directions, and reference lines to describe position on Earth.
Maps and the globe
Build a spatial frame of reference and read fundamental physical patterns.
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Latitude and longitude
Read coordinates as angular measurements that identify positions on Earth.
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Scale and distance
Relate measurements on a map to distances on Earth's surface.
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From globe to flat map
Compare how projections preserve some spatial properties while changing others.
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Continents and oceans
Identify the largest connected land areas and ocean basins on the globe.
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Major landforms
Recognize mountains, plateaus, plains, valleys, and basins from relief and elevation.
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Observing weather
Describe short-term atmospheric conditions using measured variables.
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Water movement and storage
Trace water between oceans, atmosphere, land, rivers, ice, soil, and groundwater.
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01Orientation on a globe
Use hemispheres, cardinal directions, and reference lines to describe position on Earth.
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02Orientation on a globe: map investigation
Locate the equator and describe positions using north, south, east, and west.
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03Orientation on a globe: reading evidence
Interpret the source metadata and compare observations using stated units and categories.
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04Orientation on a globe: vocabulary
Learn the precise terms used in this unit.
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05Orientation on a globe: practical task
Create a small, reproducible geographic record from approved evidence.
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06Orientation on a globe: check understanding
Which line divides the northern and southern hemispheres?
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07Latitude and longitude
Read coordinates as angular measurements that identify positions on Earth.
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08Latitude and longitude: map investigation
Inspect the graticule and identify the latitude and longitude nearest a selected point.
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09Latitude and longitude: reading evidence
Interpret the source metadata and compare observations using stated units and categories.
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10Latitude and longitude: vocabulary
Learn the precise terms used in this unit.
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11Latitude and longitude: practical task
Create a small, reproducible geographic record from approved evidence.
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12Latitude and longitude: check understanding
What does latitude measure?
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