Search Over 150,000 Teacher Reviewed Lesson Plans and 75,000 Worksheets
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
- Rating
Students explore the information depicted on topographic maps. They construct a 3-D topographic map of a local area. They go on a field trip to the depicted area and compare the 'real world' with their models. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
- Rating
Students analyze maps of Europe, and research and discuss current wars in Europe, and compare them to World War I and World War II. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st
- Rating
Students identify a map, symbols on a map, and locate places on a map. Finally, they construct a map Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 12th
- Rating
Students create a travel game of one of the United States. They research a state of their choice and create a travel game using a common road map. They interpret map symbols as they calculate map mileage for their games. They create playing cards to be used for their games. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 7th
- Rating
Students evaluate maps using the TODALSIGs basic map analysis system-see Map Elements worksheet. They create a map of Alaska using TODALSIGs. Students brainstorm what elements maps should have. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 6th
- Rating
Students discuss the origin of various maps focusing on the values behind them. Students also explore how human needs and geography influence community settlement patterns. Students extend learning by creating and mapping their own ideal community. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
- Rating
Students explore the various types of maps. They examine the differences between street maps and aerial photographs. Students identify various features on each map. They use cardinal directions and the compass rose. They write their own address. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd
- Rating
Students develop an understanding of maps. They explore what a map is, who uses maps, and how to use maps. Students investigate the compas rose. They create a compose rose which illustrates the cardinal directions. Students practice reading maps. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st
- Rating
Students identify a map and symbols on a map. They locate places on a map. They enhance their map skills to better understand other units and make connections with the world. They construct a map. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 5th
- Rating
Students work together in groups to create a map of their classroom. As a class, they compare and contrast all of the group maps and discuss why maps differ from each other. They write in their journal on this topic and how this can lead to problems. Full Review »