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Where Are the Poles?
CONCEPTUALKnow that Earth has a North Pole and a South Pole — the two coldest places on the planet — and be able to find them on a globe, understanding that they are at the very top and very bottom of the Earth, as far from the Equator as possible
Mastery Evidence
- Point to the North Pole and South Pole on a globe or world map
- Explain that the poles are the coldest places on Earth because they are farthest from the Equator
- State that the North Pole is at the top and the South Pole is at the bottom of the Earth
Assessment Prompt
“If you hand [child] a globe, can they point to the North Pole and the South Pole and tell you they're the coldest places on Earth?”
Prerequisites0
No prerequisites — this is a foundational topic.
Unlocks5
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