Texas TEKS 2.3

Social Studies2nd GradeGeography

TEKS Knowledge Statement (Expectation Cluster)

Geography. The student uses simple geographic tools, including maps and globes. The student is expected to:

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies

Cluster contents

2.3 is a TEKS knowledge and skills statement. These are the student expectations under it.

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students read titles, legends, and cardinal directions to find information on maps and globes. They also draw simple maps that show familiar places and routes.
What Mastery Looks Like: Students use a map title and legend to explain what the map shows. They follow or describe a route using north, south, east, and west, then create a clear map with useful symbols.
Common Misconceptions: Students may confuse east and west or treat north as always straight ahead. They may draw pictures instead of a map, omit the legend, or show places without a connected route.
How to Assess It: Give students a simple school map and ask them to trace a route from the classroom to the library. Have them name the directions traveled and explain one symbol using the legend.

Lesson moves

Give pairs a school map, colored counters, and direction cards to build and follow a route between two labeled places.
Ask students to write three directions that guide a new student from the classroom to the cafeteria.
Play Map Element Match by pairing title, legend, compass rose, and symbol cards with examples from classroom maps.
Have students map a familiar route from home to a nearby park, store, or bus stop using symbols and a legend.

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