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Why Map a Map? Lesson PlanWhy Map a Map? Lesson Plan
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Edgate
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5th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2000
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Why Map a Map?

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After brainstorming reasons why Native Americans mapped their lands, your young critical thinkers will work together to review their ideas and determine the definition of a map. With today's extensive use of mapping technology and GPS navigation, this would be a great way to consider the importance of understanding our positions relative to the world around us.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

native americans

Additional Tags

native americans, mapping, Map, social studies

Pros

  • Inquiry-based, concept-attainment lesson
  • Involves group collaboration and whole-class discussion

Cons

  • Could include more emphasis on real-world applications
  • Instructor may wish to research and provide informational texts on Native American mapping, as well as incorporate other writing activities

Common Core

SL.5.1.a SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a

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