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Students explore geography by creating a poster presentation in class. In this mapping lesson, students identify the different components featured on a modern day map and how to utilize them in order to navigate. Students read a book about map reading and create poster sized maps of their own classrooms.

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map skills

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directions, map reading, mapping, navigating, poster activity, english language arts
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Grade
2nd - 4th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
2 hrs
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