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Map Making Lesson Plan

Map Making Lesson Plan

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Map Making

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First graders explore maps to realize the concept that maps are simply small representations of a much bigger picture. They discuss the importance of maps in everyday life, examine a map of the school, and then make a map of their classroom.

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1st

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Social Studies & History

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