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The Water Nearby

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Students explore water located near where they live. For this map skills maritime lesson, students use Google Maps to find their school and the body of water closest to them. Students research the body of water and answer questions about it.

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visual literacy, water, Maps

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google maps, Maps, visual literacy, water, science
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Grade
K - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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