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Gingerbread Forest Map Skills #2
Grade Range
1st - 2nd
Rating
3 Stars

Students are read the story "Gingerbread Baby". They work together to develop a 3D map of the journey the baby traveled in the story. They practice their map reading skills to complete the lesson. Full Review »

Compass Rose
Grade Range
4th - 7th
Rating
3 Stars

Students examine the use a compass rose on a map, in the classroom, and in everyday life. They locate their cardinal directions and intermediate directions on maps. Full Review »

Mound Map Skills
Grade Range
4th - 6th
Rating
3 Stars

Students demonstrate various map skills using a map of the Effigy Mounds National Monument. They measure distances on the map, relate map features using the map key, and complete a worksheet. Full Review »

Topo Map Mania!
Grade Range
7th
Rating
3 Stars

Students describe the major features of maps and compasses. They read a topographical map. They take a bearing using a compass. They practice using scales on a map. Full Review »

Assessing and Making Maps
Grade Range
4th - 7th
Rating
4 Stars

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 »

[PDF] Finding Your Way in the Environment: A Brief Introduction to the Compass and Topographic Maps
Grade Range
7th
Rating
5 Stars

Students explore how to use a compass and how to interpret topographic maps. They gain experience in using information provided to successfully navigate or find their way in the environment. Students survey the environment around them using a compass and a topographic map. Full Review »

[PDF] Second Graders on the Map
Grade Range
2nd
Rating
3 Stars

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 »

Cardinal and Intermediate Directions
Grade Range
3rd
Rating
3 Stars

Students explore the cardinal and intermediate directions related to the compass rose on maps. They identify and label various parts of a map using the cardinal and intermediate directions, follow directions on a grid map to connect objects to one another, and write out directions to connect objects on a map. Full Review »

Where Am I: How to Read a Map
Grade Range
3rd
Rating
4 Stars

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 »

Pick the Right Map
Grade Range
6th
Rating
3 Stars

Students classify maps including political maps, road maps, topographic maps, and thematic maps/historical maps. They answer a variety of questions on different types of maps. Students also review the basic parts of a map (compass rose, legend, purpose, etc.). Full Review »