In this unit you are going to learn about the symbols and features that can be found on a map. You are also going to be able to locate, define and give examples of different features within a globe/map.

Earth This is what planet Earth looks like from outer space.

This is the North Pole. The North Pole is located at the very top of the globe. It is located in the middle of the Artic Ocean and it experiences 6 months of daylight and 6 months of darkness.

This is the South Pole. The South Pole is located on the bottom of the globe. It is located in Antartica. During the South Pole winter (March-September) it is dark all of the time. In the summer, it is light all day long.

This is the Equator. The Equator is an imaginary line that is halfway between the North and South poles. It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It is usually warm and humid along the Equator.