Maps and Globes
Study Guide
History/Social Science 2.5
The student will develop map skills by
a) locating the equator, the seven continents, and the five oceans on maps and globes;
b) locating selected rivers (James River, Mississippi River, Rio Grande, Huang He, and Nile River),
mountain ranges (Appalachian Mountains and Rocky Mountains), and lakes (Great Lakes) in the United
States and other countries.
We will study the Huang He and Nile River at a later date when we study ancient China and Egypt.
World map:
 locate the equator
 locate the 7 continents: North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and
Antarctica
 locate the 5 oceans: Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Southern
Ocean
 locate the United States of America
 Draw and label a compass rose
United States map:
 locate the James River, Mississippi River, and Rio Grande
 locate the Appalachian Mountains and Rocky Mountains
 locate the Great Lakes
 Draw and label a compass rose
Vocabulary:
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