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- Grade Range
- 3rd - 12th
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Students work in small groups to list features and elements found on a variety of grade- appropriate maps. They develop a class list of map features and elements to draw from as they create a map of an imaginary country. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 3rd
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Students examine two- and three-dimensional shapes, and discuss map skills and attributes. They plan and create their own school campus maps using pre-cut building site shapes. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students work with the teacher to identify the role of movement within a community. They analyze a map to explore transportation and help create a map to show movement in a familiar community. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 12th
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Students explore the methods of creating maps. They create a map of Animas River Park using a compass and measuring tape, develop a single map from the team map sections, and devise another map of the Animas River Park using a GPS unit. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 1st
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Students are introduced to the state quarter program and examine the Colorado state quarter. They locate Colorado on a map and create a map with a key. They discuss the state motto and examine pictures of the state's geographical features. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students create a map of the classroom using the computer programs AppleWorks and iChat in this math-based technology lesson. Lesson extnsion ideas include a scavenger hunt and maps of other school buildings. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 7th
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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
- Kindergarten - 1st
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Students read a story with the teacher to create the context for drawing a map of a community. They use the map for playing pretend driving to various destinations that are marked on the map. This is using the learning method of interactive play. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st
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Students construct a simple map of a familiar area incorporating cardinal direction, scale, and map symbols. They create a map of their dream room after observing the teacher's demonstration of classroom map. Students use stamp symbols to represent the five require items (table, chair, light, window, and door) and five additional items of their choice in their room, with 100% accuracy. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd
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Students examine the process of creating an accurate map, and create a map of their playground. They identify what objects are on their playground, and discuss what is found on a map. Students then draw a map of their playground that includes five items/objects found on the playground. Full Review »
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