GRADE 2 SOCIAL STUDIES · CHAPTER 1
Maps, geography & people
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Geography
Distinguish continents, oceans and countries
Use a simple map classification to distinguish large land regions, large water regions and political units.
AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS CHAPTER
On a map with north at the top, which direction is upward?
Show answer & explanation
north
The map states that upward is north.
Curriculum & source notes
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