Unit 1: Where am I?

(SLOS) Students will be able to:

1. identify and describe what a globe is

2. identify and describe what a map is
3. identify and locate continents on the world map
4. identify and locate oceans on the world map
5. identify and using basic direction words to find way on a map

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Imagine you are a detective and you have to find a lost treasure. You have received a tip that
the treasure is buried somewhere in the walled city of Lahore and someone has emailed you a
photo as well. What are things you will need to get there and explore the site?

Think of the things you will need? Discuss

with a friend.

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What is a map?
The first and the most important thing you will need is a map. A map is a drawing of a place
from above. It can show a place as small as your room and as big as the entire world. Look at the
World Map below to see the oceans and continents.

An ocean is a huge body of salty water and a continent is a large body of land.

Look at your room, how does it look like? Draw a map of your bedroom.

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Continents and Oceans
Scientists believe this is how the continents looked like millions of years ago. They were all
connected as one huge piece.

Did you know that approximately 300 million years ago, all continents were a
one big piece called the Pangea? With time, the continents moved to their
positions as we know now. They are still moving which means new continents can
form in the next few million years!

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Let’s learn some new words.
Africa Asia

‫افریقہ‬ ‫ایشیا‬

Europe Australia

‫یورپ‬ ‫آسٹریلیا‬

South America North America

‫جنوبی امریکہ‬ ‫شمالی امریکہ‬

Antaractica
‫انٹارکٹیکا‬

Did you know Pakistan is located in Asia? Find out about its neighbouring countries

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Oceans

Indian Ocean Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Arctic Ocean Southern Ocean
‫• بحر ہند‬ ‫• بحر اوقیانوس‬ ُ َ‫• ب‬
‫حرالکاہِل‬ ‫• بحر منجمد شمالی‬ ‫• بحر منجمد جنوبی‬

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A Globe
Like a map, a globe also helps us find out about the countries and oceans of the world. A globe is
a 3D model of the Earth. This means it is exactly like the Earth but is very small in size.

Explore a globe. Point out any five

countries in the following continents:

1. Asia
2. Africa
3. Europe
4. North America
5. South America

Discuss your findings with the class.

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Direction Words and Map Elements
Maps without any words will be useless. As a result, when you see a map, look for important
clues. A map should have a title, a compass rose and a key. A title tells us what the map is about.
A compass rose tells us about the directions. A key tells us about the different symbols on the
map.

Let’s look at the compass rose below. Let’s look at a map key.

North is up, South is down, East is right and

West is left, if you are facing the compass Make a key for the map of your bedroom.
rose.
If your back is towards the compass rose
then North is up, South is down, East is left
and West is right.
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Finding Your Way
Look at the map below and follow the instructions.

1. Catherine leaves her house and

walks east on Elm Court.
2. She makes a right and heads
South on Main Street.
3. When she reaches Fifth Street
she turns east.
4. At Berry Drive, Catherine walks
north.
5. She walks past the
Supermarket Parking lot and
makes a left onto Dane Lane.

Where is Catherine?

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Self-check
I can:
1. identify and describe what a globe is
2. identify and describe what a map is
3. identify and locate continents on the world map
4. identify and locate oceans on the world map
5. identify and using basic direction words to find way on a
map
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Individual Work

Task 1: Make a map of your school on a loose A4 sheet. Present your

drawing in class.

Task 2: Complete the worksheets.

Group Work

Task 3: Participate in the Scavenger Hunt.

Exploration Corner

Task 4: With the help of your teacher, log on to

https://earth.google.com/web. Pick any five countries that you want to
learn about. Make a collage on the following points:
1. Flag
2. Location and Neighbouring Countries
3. National Bird
4. National Animal

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