Social Studies

B. People, Places, and Environments [Geography]: 1. The student understands the world in spatial terms.: 3-5: The student...

SS.B.1.2.1 Add Website - Add Activity

uses maps, globes, charts, graphs, and other geographic tools including map keys and symbols to gather and interpret data and to draw conclusions about physical patterns.

National Geographic Map Machine http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/ This site shows political as well as physical maps of the world. An atlas is available for students to use to zero in on particular areas of interest.

Welcome to FlightPath http://www.planemath.com/activities/flightpath/flightpathhome.html The student will solve real world problems utilizing map and predicting skills.

Activity: Regions of the United States

Christmas in Mexico http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/spanish/13427 Culture and traditions of Mexican celebrations of Christmas.

Activity: Map Makers

Activity: Exploring United States Regions

SS.B.1.2.2 Add Website - Add Activity

knows how regions are constructed according to physical criteria and human criteria.

Activity: Creating a Relief Map

SS.B.1.2.3 Add Website - Add Activity

locates and describes the physical and cultural features of major world political regions.

Malaysia http://www.visitmalaysia.com/main.html A good resource for information about Malaysia.

Kidscom http://www.kidscom.com An ideal website for kids. Oriented to a Social Studies curriculum.

SS.B.1.2.4 Add Website - Add Activity

knows how changing transportation and communication technology have affected relationships between locations.

SS.B.1.2.5 Add Website - Add Activity

knows ways in which people view and relate to places and regions differently.