: Learning the difference between a plan of the locality and a geographic map. Key skills include: Reading scales and legends. Determining coordinates (latitude and longitude). Orienting on the ground using a compass and landmarks. 2. The Earth's Spheres (The "Geographical Shell")
The 6th-grade curriculum shifts from general natural science to a detailed study of the Earth's spheres and the tools used to navigate them.
: Understanding the Earth's shape, size, and its movements in space (rotation and revolution).
: Learning the difference between a plan of the locality and a geographic map. Key skills include: Reading scales and legends. Determining coordinates (latitude and longitude). Orienting on the ground using a compass and landmarks. 2. The Earth's Spheres (The "Geographical Shell")
The 6th-grade curriculum shifts from general natural science to a detailed study of the Earth's spheres and the tools used to navigate them.
: Understanding the Earth's shape, size, and its movements in space (rotation and revolution).
