Grade 1 - Social Studies
6 printable versions - Building Confidence - About 6 minutes each
Grade 1 - Social Studies - Building Confidence
Worksheet 1Is the mapped lake land or water?
How can the mapped hill be used?
Does the symbol for the forest show land or water?
Which category includes the lake?
Is the mapped river land or water?
How can the mapped hill be used?
Does the symbol for the forest show land or water?
Which category includes the lake?
Is the mapped lake land or water?
How can the mapped river be used?
Earth's surface includes both land and water, and maps use color, shape, labels, and symbols to show where each occurs. First graders may sort every blue feature as ocean or every raised landform as mountain, missing the differences among lakes, rivers, hills, and forests. This worksheet uses exact map features rather than decorative scenery. Children identify whether a feature is land or water, match a label with a map icon, compare the shapes of a lake and river, and choose sensible ways people use or care for each place. Seeded versions alter which feature is questioned while the map remains readable. Watch whether your child uses the key and label instead of guessing from position. Geographic classification should be supported by visible map evidence and a clear feature name.
A lake is water surrounded by land. On a map, its water symbol and label distinguish it from a hill.
Calling every water feature an ocean or deciding from color without reading the label.
Read the feature label and use the key before classifying it.