Geography: Grade K

Basic Geographic Literacy

Physical Characteristics of Places and Regions

Human Characteristics of Places and Regions

Interactions Between People and the Environment

Geographic Tools

Location of Places and Regions

Physical Characteristics

Physical Processes

Human Characteristics

Impact of Physical Systems on People

Interpret a simple map of a known environment.

Describe the location of places in the home, school, and community to gain an understanding of relative location.

Describe the characteristics of homes and businesses located in the community to gain an understanding of physical features.

Identify land and water forms.

Describe how weather affects daily life.

Identify local bodies of water and landforms to gain an understanding of their impact on the local community.