Idaho Social Studies K.SS.2.1.b
The Standard
- K.SS.2.1
- Demonstrate an understanding of maps and globes by:
identifying basic map symbols
Idaho Content Standards: K-12 Social Studies · Geography: Students will analyze the spatial organizations of people, places, and environment on the earth’s surface.
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students look at a simple map and name what its symbols stand for. They use the map key to check what each symbol means.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student points to a symbol on a playground map and names the place it shows. They can match the symbol to its picture in the key.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may think a small drawing on a map shows the real size of an object. They may guess what a symbol means without checking the key.
How to Assess It
- Give students a playground map with a star for swings and a square for the slide in its key. Ask, 'Point to the swings. How did you know?'
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Have students place paper symbols for desks, the door, and the rug on a classroom map, then make a matching key.
Show a playground map and ask, 'What does the star mean? Where on the map do you see it?'
Play a matching game with symbol cards and a playground map key, then have students find each symbol on the map.
Show a zoo map and have students use its key to find the restroom and water fountain symbols.
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Related Standards
- 1.SS.2.1.a
using basic map symbols, including references to land, water, cities, and roads
- 2.SS.2.1.e
identifying major rivers, mountain ranges, lakes, and other physical features
- 2.SS.2.1.a
showing that map elements such as key, legend, and scale show how the map represents natural objects or places
- 1.SS.2.1.d
constructing simple maps and including a title, map legend or key, and compass rose.
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