Expanding Map Vocabulary

There are many different cultural groups that dwell in East Asia. You and your special ed class will explore the East Asian culture by listing each culture group and then creating a collage style poster. They will attempt to identify...

Young historians identify Harriet Tubman, her character traits, and role as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. They create an escape map using map legends and the Cardinal directions. This plan utilizes one of my favorite video...

Boost grammar skills with a St. Patrick's Day themed activity that challenges scholars to match a compound word to its corresponding picture, then write the compound word in the form of an addition sentence. 

Students identify the four cardinal directions. In this map skills geography lesson, students use a magnetic compass to label the four directions in the classroom. Students use the four directions to locate objects in the classroom.

Young scholars explore the concept of cardinal directions. In this geography lesson, students identify the compass rose on a large U. S. map and then discuss the cardinal directions.

First graders explore map skills. They discuss the map vocabulary and use directions to find a location on a map. Students discuss and use the components of a map to answer a variety of questions. They use the map and directions to find...

First graders name the directions North, South, East, and West on a map. They work collaboratively in small groups and create a treasure map using directions as clues.

Scholars search through a crossword puzzle to locate a variety of words related to Thanksgiving. Either online or on paper, players highlight or circle their findings. Words disappear from a list after they've been located.  

Use a cute Valentine's Day sight word matching activity to enhance vocabulary and sentence building skills.

Students present their ability to use coordinates and cardinal directions in map work activities. They participate in a teacher led Treasure Hunt activity using these map skills while working in small groups.