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Social Studies Lesson Plans
3rd Grade Unit 2
Maps and Globes
Social Studies: People use tools to understand the world.
Date: _______________
Desired Results: (Unit
Understanding)
Geographers use maps and globes to
interpret the world. 2
Time Allotted: Day 1
Unit Question:
Would life be much
different if we didn’t have
maps and globes?
Objective/TEKS:
Reading: I can ask questions while
reading to help me to understand the
text.
Assessment:
Teacher created assessment.
Social Studies Integration: I can use a
compass rose to locate places on a map.
3.5A
Anticipatory Set: (Universal Generalization) (Hook) Tell students that they are
going to go to outer space. Pass out mission patches for student to decorate. Students
lie on the floor and prepare for lift-off. Tell students that they are going to be blasting off
into space.
Mission patch from SS Alive: Students will be conducting a visual discovery.
Instructional Input: (Line) Modeled/Guided Practice
Bring students back together. Tell students that during lift-off we were able to see earth
from space. On chart paper create the following list:
I live in:
School: Elementary
City: Houston
State: Texas
Country: United States
Continent: North America
Hemisphere: Western
Optional chart paper
I also live in:
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Northern Hemisphere
Independent Practice: (Sinker)
Have students complete Reading Notes for ISN, p. 1 labeling the hemispheres.
Modifications/Extensions:
Teacher will help students where needed. Create Hemisphere handouts.
Closure:
Discuss the students thinking. Share thoughts about the visual discovery.
Grade 3 Unit 2
Topics:
Geography
Vocabulary:
map, globe, compass
rose, grid, legend, map
key, map scale, cardinal
directions, intermediate
directions, geography,
geographer
Materials/Resources:
Various books on
geography, globe, chart
tablet, CD player, CD w/
space tracks
How will you check
for understanding?
Monitor students as
they read or work with
a partner to support
their understanding.
Listen during share time
for understanding or
misconceptions. Clear
up misconceptions.
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Social Studies Lesson Plans
3rd Grade Unit 2
Maps and Globes
Social Studies: People use tools to understand the world.
Date: _______________
Desired Results: (Unit
Understanding)
Geographers use maps and globes to
interpret the world. 2
Time Allotted: Day 2
Unit Question:
Would life be much
different if we didn’t have
maps and globes?
Objective/TEKS:
Reading: I can ask questions while
reading to help me to understand the
text.
Assessment:
Teacher created assessment.
Social Studies Integration: I can use a
compass rose to locate places on a map.
3.5A
Anticipatory Set: (Universal Generalization) (Hook) Review the previous day
mission to outer space. On the overhead, Avery Key, or document projector show a
picture of earth from outer space. Tell students that they lost contact with Mission
Control. Now they are charged with making it back your home.
Guiding questions: How can you get back to Earth? What might you see on your back to
your community? How will find our way back to our community? Are the any useful
tool/resources to help get back to Earth.
Instructional Input: (Line) Modeled/Guided Practice
Introduce the 7 continents and discuss what they are. Tell students they must know
which continent they live in. On chart paper put the 7 continents in ABC order. Point out
the continents on a map and a globe.
Introduce the 4 oceans. Chart the ocean names on chart paper.
Independent Practice: (Sinker)
Give students a blank world map worksheet. Have students color and label the map.
Students should use a student atlas to help label the continents and oceans. Make sure
students color the oceans blue.
Modifications/Extensions:
Teacher will help students where needed.
Closure:
Discuss why the oceans are colored blue. Can students name the continents and oceans
on a map?
Grade 3 Unit 2
Topics:
Geography
Vocabulary:
map, globe, compass
rose, grid, legend, map
key, map scale, cardinal
directions, intermediate
directions, geography,
geographer
Materials/Resources:
Various books on
geography, globe, chart
tablet, CD player, CD w/
space tracks, student
atlas
How will you check
for understanding?
Monitor students as
they read or work with
a partner to support
their understanding.
Listen during share time
for understanding or
misconceptions. Clear
up misconceptions.
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Social Studies Lesson Plans
3rd Grade Unit 2
Maps and Globes
Social Studies: People use tools to understand the world.
Date: _______________
Desired Results: (Unit
Understanding)
Geographers use maps and globes to
interpret the world. 2
Time Allotted: Day 3
Unit Question:
Would life be much
different if we didn’t have
maps and globes?
Objective/TEKS:
Reading: I can ask questions while
reading to help me to understand the
text.
Assessment:
Teacher created assessment.
Social Studies Integration: I can use a
compass rose to locate places on a map.
3.5A
Anticipatory Set: (Universal Generalization) (Hook) Review the previous day
mission to outer space. On the overhead, Avery Key, or document projector show a
picture of earth from outer space. Review what continents and oceans are.
Instructional Input: (Line) Modeled/Guided Practice
Introduce what a country is. Tell students they must know which country they live in.
Point out the countries on a map and a globe.
Topics:
Geography
Vocabulary:
map, globe, compass
rose, grid, legend, map
key, map scale, cardinal
directions, intermediate
directions, geography,
geographer
Materials/Resources:
Various books on
geography, globe, chart
tablet, CD player, CD w/
space tracks, student
atlas
Independent Practice: (Sinker)
Give students a blank map of North America worksheet. Have students color and label the
countries on the map. Students should use a student atlas or help label the continents,
country, and oceans. Make sure students color the oceans blue.
Modifications/Extensions:
Teacher will help students where needed.
Closure:
Share and discuss new learning.
Grade 3 Unit 2
How will you check
for understanding?
Monitor students as
they read or work with
a partner to support
their understanding.
Listen during share time
for understanding or
misconceptions. Clear
up misconceptions.
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Social Studies Lesson Plans
3rd Grade Unit 2
Maps and Globes
Social Studies: People use tools to understand the world.
Date: _______________
Desired Results: (Unit
Understanding)
Geographers use maps and globes to
interpret the world. 2
Time Allotted: Day 4/5
Unit Question:
Would life be much
different if we didn’t have
maps and globes?
Objective/TEKS:
Reading: I can ask questions while
reading to help me to understand the
text.
Assessment:
Teacher created assessment.
Social Studies Integration: I can use a
compass rose to locate places on a map.
3.5A
Anticipatory Set: (Universal Generalization) (Hook) Review the previous day
mission to outer space. On the overhead, Avery Key, or document projector show a
picture of earth from outer space. Review what continents and oceans are.
Instructional Input: (Line) Modeled/Guided Practice
Introduce what states. Tell students they must know which state they live in. Point out
states on a map and globe.
Topics:
Geography
Vocabulary:
map, globe, compass
rose, grid, legend, map
key, map scale, cardinal
directions, intermediate
directions, geography,
geographer
Materials/Resources:
Various books on
geography, globe, chart
tablet, CD player, CD w/
space tracks, student
atlas
Independent Practice: (Sinker)
Give students a blank map of United States worksheet. Have color and label the states on
the map. Students should use a student atlas or help label the continents, country, and
oceans. Make sure students color the oceans blue. Optional: Label all the 50 states.
Modifications/Extensions:
Teacher will help students where needed.
Closure:
Share and discuss new learning.
Grade 3 Unit 2
How will you check
for understanding?
Monitor students as
they read or work with
a partner to support
their understanding.
Listen during share time
for understanding or
misconceptions. Clear
up misconceptions.
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Social Studies Lesson Plans
3rd Grade Unit 2
Maps and Globes
Social Studies: People use tools to understand the world.
Date: _______________
Desired Results: (Unit
Understanding)
Geographers use maps and globes to
interpret the world. 2
Time Allotted: Day 6/7
Unit Question:
Would life be much
different if we didn’t have
maps and globes?
Objective/TEKS:
Reading: I can ask questions while
reading to help me to understand the
text.
Assessment:
Teacher created assessment.
Social Studies Integration: I can use a
compass rose to locate places on a map.
3.5A
Anticipatory Set: (Universal Generalization) (Hook) Review the previous day
mission to outer space. On the overhead, Avery Key, or document projector show a
picture of earth from outer space. Review what continents and oceans are.
Topics:
Geography
Tell students that we have an assessment soon. Therefore we need to review by playing
Jeopardy game.
Vocabulary:
map, globe, compass
rose, grid, legend, map
key, map scale, cardinal
directions, intermediate
directions, geography,
geographer
Instructional Input: (Line) Modeled/Guided Practice
Model how to play Jeopardy. Make sure students attempt to answer the with a questions
like the TV show.
Materials/Resources:
Various books on
geography, globe, chart
tablet, CD player, CD w/
space tracks, student
atlas
Independent Practice: (Sinker)
No IP for today.
Modifications/Extensions:
Teacher will help students where needed.
Closure:
Share and discuss new learning.
Grade 3 Unit 2
How will you check
for understanding?
Monitor students as
they read or work with
a partner to support
their understanding.
Listen during share time
for understanding or
misconceptions. Clear
up misconceptions.
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Name ________________________________________________
Date __________________
Geography Assessment
1. Which of the following states do we live in?
A) United States
B) Texas
C) North America
D) Houston
2. Which of the following is NOT a continent?
A) Africa
B) South America
C) Asia
D) United States
3. Why are the lakes, oceans, and rivers always colored blue on maps and globes?
A) That is the favorite color of the geographers
B) Blue matches the background of maps and globes
C) Water is always colored blue on maps and globes and it represents water
D) Blue does NOT represent water
4. Which of the following is an ocean?
A) Atlantic
B) Arctic
C) Indian
D) Pacific
E) All the above
5. Oceans can be described as:
A) the largest bodies of water on earth
B) the largest bodies of land on earth
C) small bodies of water like lakes and rivers
D) the largest bodies of water in Texas
6. Continents are:
A) the largest bodies of water on earth
B) the largest bodies of land on earth
C) small bodies of water like lakes and rivers
D) the largest bodies of water in Texas
7. This shape is which state?
A) United States
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Louisiana
D) Texas
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8. _______________________________
9. ________________________________
10. _________________________________
Instructions:
Label the shaded
continent on each
globe using the
word bank.
Word Bank
Africa
Antarctica
Asia
Australia
Europe
North America
South America
11. _______________________________
12. ___________________________________
13. ______________________________
14. _________________________________
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Matching: Use the words from the Word Bank to label each set of words.
15. North, South, East, West
________________________________________________________
16. Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest
_________________________________________________________
17. A place where people live, work, and have fun together
________________________________________________________
Word Bank
Equator
Prime Meridian
States
Houston
Cardinal Directions
Intermediate Directions
Geography
Community
18. The study of Earth and the way people live on it. _____________________________________
19. The United States has 50 of these. _________________________________________________
20. Imaginary line that goes North and South, divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemisphere.
_______________________________________________________
21. Imaginary line that goes East and West, divides the Earth into the North and South Hemispheres.
______________________________________________________
22. The name of the city in which we live in. ___________________________________________
23. What direction must you travel to get from
point A to B? ___________________________
A
B
24. What direction must you travel to get from
point B to E? ___________________________
25. What direction must you travel to get from
C
point C to E?___________________________
26. What direction must you travel to get from
point D to B? __________________________
27. What direction must you travel to get from
point A to E? __________________________
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Name ___________________________________________ Date ______________________________
Instructions: Label each hemisphere that is pictured on the globe. Use your textbook or student atlas as a
reference.
__________________________________
_______________________________
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Third Grade Mission
Patch
Third Grade Mission
Patch
Third Grade Mission
Patch
Third Grade Mission
Patch
Third Grade Mission
Patch
Third Grade Mission
Patch
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North America
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North America
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Continents
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United States of America
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World Map
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