Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Earth Science: Introduction to Earth's Surface

For Students 4th - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains how to find a location and direction on Earth's surface. Discusses topography and various landforms and how they form.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Bus Station: Position on a Map

For Students 3rd - 5th
Help Jamal read maps, describe directions, and identify coordinates in this series of interactive exercises.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Parts of a Map

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the basic parts of a map including the map title, compass rose and map legend.
Whiteboard
SMART Technologies

Smart: Final Project Map Skills

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
This lessons explores the different ways we can view our world along with the different parts of a map or globe.
Interactive
PurposeGames

Purpose Games: Cardinal Directions

For Students 3rd - 8th
Play this game to test your knowledge on cardinal and intermediate directions.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Maps and Globes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews map and globe features. The seven continents, four oceans, and city-county-state-country relationships are also explained. Student assessment on directions is included.
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Lisbon: Monument to the Discoveries

For Students 9th - 10th
Giant compass rose at the Monument to the Discoveries (Lisbon)
Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Rogers Dry Lake

For Students 9th - 10th
Centerpiece of Edwards Air Force Base, this endorheic desert salt pan in the Mojave Desert has the worlds largest Compass Rose and the worlds largest runway at 7.2 miles. It is one of the alternate Space Shuttle landing sites.
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Other

Boat Safe Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is a delightful site about boats and boating. Lots of games plus a terrific overview of the history of navigation. Includes a visit to a reproduction of Columbus' Nina.

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