Maps/Globes and Communities

1. Why do we use maps?

2. How are maps and globes different?

3. What are the tools that are used to help read maps and globes? (compass rose, map key)

4. How do we figure out the distance from one place to another on a map? (scale)

5. What are the cardinal directions and intermediate directions?

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6. Why do people live in different kinds of communities?

7. How are communities similar and different from one another?

8. How does geography affect a community?

9. How do people work effectively within their community?

Government

1. How was our government formed and how does our government work?

2. How would you explain the development and change of Washington D.C.?

3. What are some national symbols and landmarks and what do they mean?

Immigration and Migration

1. How has immigration and migration helped form our country?

2. Why do people have to immigrate and migrate?

3. How does immigration and migration affect our country and community?

Biographies

1. Who are the people past and present that have helped to shape and change our country?

2. How do people positively influence their community?

3. Who are our current government leaders?