Maps and Globes

First graders are learning about mapping during our social studies theme time. Our class has been spending time discussing what maps are used for and what different types of maps there are. We have also been looking a lot at the globe, learning about the continents, the north and south pole, and the equator. For the past two days we have been discussing the difference between globes and maps and have started to learn about the cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west). We will be learning more about maps over the next few weeks! Here are photos of each child with our globe and a map of the USA!

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