Students support their definition with examples. See Appendix A for rubrics on definition. Web information onto a concept map. Organize ideas into physical and human characteristics. Analyze the physical and human characteristics that students have suggested that describe their community.
Younger students can ask parents to help generate ideas.
Revisit concept map. Add new information or add details to previous entries to answer what students know, see, and do in the community. Check if students can generate ideas that describe the community. Check concept map for accuracy of information. Discuss how location affects the characteristics of places.