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Social Studies Curriculum Social Studies - Kindergarten (2024)
Lesson Plans

Strand 2: Geography

Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic physical and human geographical concepts.

Compelling Questions:

  • What stories do maps and globes tell?
  • What new things can we learn from studying maps?
  • How do you find your place on a map?

Standard K.2.3

Recognize and describe geographical features in their community that make it unique (for example, mountains, rivers, lakes, roads).


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