Description
In our Introduction to a Map lesson plan, students learn the basics about maps, including how to read one and how to use cardinal directions. Students put their new knowledge to use by creating their own simple maps.
Included with this lesson are some optional additions or adjustments to the lesson plan. These can be found in the “Options for Lesson” section. One of the activities it suggests that you can add is to take your students outside and have them draw a simple map of the school and the surrounding areas for practice.
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Description
In our Introduction to a Map lesson plan, students learn the basics about maps, including how to read one and how to use cardinal directions. Students put their new knowledge to use by creating their own simple maps.
Included with this lesson are some optional additions or adjustments to the lesson plan. These can be found in the “Options for Lesson” section. One of the activities it suggests that you can add is to take your students outside and have them draw a simple map of the school and the surrounding areas for practice.
