CurriculumKindergartenSocial Studies

Maps and Where I Live

Aligned to C3.D2.Geo — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.

What this lesson teaches

A map is a drawing of a place from above. Maps show where things are, like our home, school, and streets.

Worked example

A simple map of a bedroom shows the bed, door, and window as shapes seen from above, so you know where each one is.

Practice questions

  1. What is a map?
  2. Draw a simple map of your classroom.
  3. Name your town, state, and country.

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En español

Mapas y dónde vivo

Un mapa es un dibujo de un lugar visto desde arriba. Los mapas muestran dónde están las cosas, como nuestra casa, la escuela y las calles.

Ejemplo: Un mapa sencillo de una recámara muestra la cama, la puerta y la ventana como figuras vistas desde arriba, para que sepas dónde está cada una.

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