Explain the earth is divided into these parts so we know where we are and live. Closure Students will make a triple fold booklet by cutting out phrases and maps and putting them in order and correctly match the phrases to the map. There will be 6 places to work and the smallest one will be on the top. Use as a sample. Then add the city on the next size box, then state, country, continent and world.
Students use symbols to represent items and make a key.
Have a small group make a community map with symbols and a key so each group can explain it to another group. Include economics by having students explain where they get goods and services in their community and how they move from place to place. Make a large neighborhood map and have students use photos, box or paper houses, and vehicles for following directions. Students underline the word Me and other M,m words and read their booklet. Match word cards or make a chart labeled city, state, country, continent.