Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Map Grids

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine how grids are created and used to locate positions of objects or features on a map.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Grid it, Map it

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners participate in designing a city layout using grids and coordinates. They work on a city space and create a grid on a life size layout on the gym floor.
Activity
American Museum of Natural History

Map Your Own World

For Students 4th - 8th
Young archaeologists practice their mapping skills by creating a detailed site map of their room or another room in their home. After indicating walls, windows, doors, and closets, they add furniture and objects, labeling each item.