Activity

Map Skills Project

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This Map Skills Project activity also includes:

Young pupils develop their mapping skills and knowledge by designing their own islands, using geographic terms and physical features they have learned as features of their work.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners use their notes or offer a handout with definitions of the geographic terms and physical features in order to fulfill this project
  • Consider having class members work in groups to design a three-dimensional model of an island complete with all the requirements listed in this project description
Classroom Considerations
  • While the resource is a PDF and cannot be edited, you can adapt the idea to your own classroom and curriculum needs
Pros
  • Project details list of geographic terms, physical features, and mapping skills that must be used
  • Engaging activity idea
Cons
  • Document cannot be edited
Common Core