Maps and Globes Study Guide

Maps and Globes Study Guide
SOL 2.5, 2.6
2.5 The student will develop map skills by
a) being able to locate the equator, the seven continents and the five oceans on
maps and globes.
b) being able to locate rivers, mountain ranges, and lakes in the United States:
James River, Mississippi River, Rio Grande River
Appalachian Mountains and Rocky Mountains
The Great Lakes (H.O.M.E.S.) Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie,
Lake Superior
2.6: The student will demonstrate map skills by constructing simple maps, using a title, map
legend, and a compass rose.
Make sure you are able to label and locate the oceans and continents.
1. Pacific Ocean
2. Atlantic Ocean
3. Southern Ocean
4. Arctic Ocean
5. Indian Ocean
(A way to remember the 5 oceans is Andy Ate Spicy Indian Pasta)
6. Asia
7. Africa
8. North America
9. South America
10. Australia
11. Europe
12. Antarctica
(A way to remember the 7 continents is Angry Aunt Amy Ate Eleven Sour Noodles)
Make sure you are able to label and locate the great lakes.
1. Lake Superior
2. Lake Huron
3. Lake Erie
4. Lake Ontario
5. Lake Michigan
(Use H.O.M.E.S to help remember the Great Lakes! )
The student should be able to find and locate the Rio Grande, Mississippi River, James
River and the Rocky and Appalachian Mountain ranges.
Maps include the following:
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Title—The name or kind of map
Map legend—A list of shapes and symbols used on a map and an explanation of what
each stands for
Compass rose—A symbol that shows direction (north, east, south, and west) on a
map