Organization of a Territory, Map Elements

While learning about the Louisiana Purchase, pupils practice map skills. This motivating lesson has them answer questions about the Louisiana Territory and the United States. It provides a quick and easy way review of skills and the...

Students discuss what types of things are included on a map. They compare and contrast maps of China with a map they create and practice using different types of maps. They write analysis of their classmates maps.

Learners discuss the acronym TOADS as a way to read maps. In this geography lesson, students work with a partner, finding the TOADS on individual maps and record their findings on a worksheet. Learners practice reading various maps and...

Young scholars explore cardinal directions. In this social studies lesson plan, students create maps of home and school using the cardinal directions.

One much-needed skill for young learners is direction giving. Have your class plan and draw a safe route for them to travel from home to school. They will also draw places and items that are in between home and school in order to build a...

In this story elements map worksheet, learners use the blank graphic organizer to plan a story they will write. Students will write a story that takes place in the country they choose to study. Learners think of the setting, characters,...

Students are introduced to the key concepts of maps; direction, pathway/line, shape and symbol. They create the pathways and shapes they have "mapped" out on paper on the floor. They dance along the paths.

Students create and read maps. In this map skills lesson, students draw a map of their neighborhood, then use skills acquired during map-making to interpret a classmates map and a map of the Ming Dynasty.

Students research the Canadian Yukon Territory. They access the Atlas of Canada website and use the information to describe the relative location of the Yukon Territory using cardinal directions, symbols and the Atlas legend.

Students use maps to identify different unions throughout the world. They discuss the meaning of the word and the types of unions they participate in. In a discuss, they identify reasons why countries would want to join together for a...