Content Specification - SS.4.1.b.1:
Students will create a map of the political features of New York State that includes the capital city and the five most populous cities, as well as their own community.

Content Specification - SS.4.1.b.2:
Students will examine the location of the capital of New York State and the major cities of New York State in relation to their home community using directionality, and latitude and longitude coordinates.

Content Specification - SS.4.1.b.3:
Students will use maps of a variety of scales including a map of the United States and the world to identify and locate the country and states that border New York State.