Locating Places on the Earth — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 3 · Social Science
Summary of Locating Places on the Earth for ICSE Class 3 Social Science. Part of the ICSE Class 3 Social Science syllabus.
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Overview
Have you ever wondered how we find different places on Earth? Whether it's a friend's house, a city far away, or even the country we live in, we use special tools and directions to locate them. In this chapter, we learn about globes, maps, directions, and how to use them to find any place on Earth.
Key Concepts
A globe is a small
A globe is a small, round model of the Earth. It spins on a stand and shows continents, oceans, and countries just like the real Earth. It helps us se
A map is a flat drawing
A map is a flat drawing of the Earth or a part of it. It can be small like in a book or big like on a wall. Maps show more details than globes, like s
There are four main directions
There are four main directions: North, South, East, and West. The sun rises in the East and sets in the West. At night, the Pole Star always points to
A compass is a small tool
A compass is a small tool with a magnetic needle that always points to the North. Sailors and travelers use it to find directions.
A sketch is a rough drawing
A sketch is a rough drawing of a place from memory. It shows nearby places like homes, parks, or schools using simple words like 'left', 'right', 'nea
Learning Objectives
- Understand what a globe is and how it shows the Earth.
- Learn about maps and their types—political and physical.
- Identify the four main directions and the role of the Pole Star.
- Use a compass to find directions.
- Read and understand maps with direction arrows and symbols.
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