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1. MAP AND GLOBE SKILLS (continued)
A. Map Elements (continued)
Grades 11–12
• uses intermediate cardinal compass points (i .e ., NE, NW, SE, SW) to provide direction
• is able to orient a map
• makesconnections between degree
cardinal compass points to provide bearings and direction
• uses non-standard units of measurement (e .g ., footprints, blocks, houses)
• uses relative distance (e .g ., near, far, further) to describe measurement
• uses standard units (e .g ., metre, kilometre) to measure distance
• uses absolute distance (e .g ., measures distance on a map, uses a measuring tool on a digital map)
• uses large- to small-scale maps, as
appropriate, to investigate a specific area
• determines
appropriate scale and intervals to communicate intended messages
• uses relative location (e .g ., near, far, up, down) to describe the location of a person or object
• locates hemispheres, poles, and the equator on a map or globe
• uses latitude and longitude to locate something on a map or globe
• uses number and letter grids to locate something on a map
• understands time zones
• uses locational technologies (e .g ., compass, GPS)
Grade 9
Grades 7–8
Grades 4–6
Grades 2–3
Grade 1
CATEGORY
Direction (continued)
Scale
Location
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