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Maps Lesson

Maps Lesson. Tiffany Suman and Ellen Winter ED 417 Spring 2007. Unit - Maps. Grade Level: Third grade Lesson: To develop map skills and understand how to read and use a map. Objectives. The students will know different types of maps and what is found on a map.

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Maps Lesson

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  1. Maps Lesson Tiffany Suman and Ellen Winter ED 417 Spring 2007

  2. Unit - Maps • Grade Level: • Third grade • Lesson: • To develop map skills and understand how to read and use a map.

  3. Objectives • The students will know different types of maps and what is found on a map. • The students will identify the different parts of a map. • The students will learn how to read a map. • The students will learn vocabulary associated with maps.

  4. Map Legend Directions Compass Symbols Grid Landmarks Vocabulary

  5. World Maps Local Maps Globe Atlas Paper Crayons Pencils Computer Data Chart Student Materials Needed

  6. Teacher Materials Needed • Venn Diagram Template • White board • Markers • Paper • Maps • Computer

  7. Web Sites • National Atlas http://nationalatlas.gov • Maps Live http://maps.live.com • Google Maps http://maps.google.com • Yahoo Maps http://maps.yahoo.com • World's Largest Map Storehttp://www. maps.com • ED Helper http://edhelper.com/community_maps

  8. Student Activity #1 • After the teacher has introduced the topic of maps to the students, the students will use computers to aid in their learning about symbols found on a map. • Students will use ED Helper Community Maps to answer the online questions about the map.

  9. Student Activity #2 • Students will receive a colorless map which they will have to design and color code a legend that makes sense.

  10. Student Activity #3 • The teacher will create a map (scavenger hunt) of the school. The students will be split into small groups and follow the directions using their map to find different checkpoints around the school.

  11. Student Activity #4 • The teacher will have stations set up around the classroom with a different type of map at each location. Students will identify characteristics of each map at each location using a data chart.

  12. Student Activity #4 Cont… • After completing all stations, students will come together as a large group and create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the different types of maps.

  13. Student Activity #5 • Students will create a map directing the teacher from school to the student’s home. • The student’s map must consist of: • Legend • Street names • At least two landmarks • Student’s address • Compass

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