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Lesson Plan
More and More Maps!
Make maps relevant for your class! With an introduction to basic map skills, students will discover the nuts and bolts of how maps are designed. They will even have the chance to map out relevant places like their school and neighborhood!
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Learning Objectives
The students will be able to identify the basic parts of a map using a map key and symbols. The students will be able to use information on a map to learn more about the spaces in the world. The students will be able to construct their own map using a map key and various symbols.
Introduction
(5 minutes)
- Using Google Earth, type in the address of your school or city and ask the students to look for special parts of the world.
- Zoom in until students can recognize the location of the school as a landmark. (If students are unable to see this, conduct a think aloud in which you notice and tell about all the different images that you see.)
- Tell the students that people can make maps using real buildings, houses, landmarks, and parts of nature.
- Tell the students that today they will be learning about the parts of a map and how to use and create a map.