EDEL453 Spring2014 StaciGENGLER Unit Plan Tuesday

Unit Plan: Me on Mapping
Lesson Plan for Tuesday Grade: 2nd Social Studies Strand: Geography
Submitted By: Staci Gengler
EDEL 453: Teaching Elementary School Social Science Nevada State College Spring 2014 Instructor: Karen Powell
Lesson Plan for Tuesday
Strand: Geography
submitted by: Staci Gengler
B. Summary of the Lesson Plan: This is a second grade lesson designed for students to compare and contrast the different maps of Nevada by completing a double bubble map and by finding similar locations on both maps using the grid. Students will write their observations of the maps similarities and differences on the hand out. This activity is from Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies, strategy 25 on page 180. C. Basic Information: Grade Level: 2nd grade Time to Complete this Lesson: 50 minutes Groupings: o o o o D. Materials: Pencils Rulers Markers Both map of Nevada provide but with a simple 1 inch grid labeled with numbers and letters dawn on them one map would be called Map 1. A and the other map is Map 1.B. A Double Bubble Map White boards ELMO E. Objectives: o NV State Social Studies Standards o G5.2.2 Recognize spatial patterns, i.e., political units, physical features, on a map and globe. G5.2.5 Use a simple letter/number grid system to find a specific location. I will recognize spatial patterns on a map. I will use a simple letter/number grid system to find a specific location on a map
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Whole group review of maps and how to determine a location using a grid Partners for Double Bubble map Independently find 5 locations Small group review all 8 locations found on maps
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F. Vocabulary
Strand: Geography
Political map- to show territorial borders Physical map- is to show features of geography such as mountains, soil type or land use including infrastructure such as roads, railroads and buildings. Grid System- imaginary parallel line work that form an imaginary grid over the Earth's surface, making it possible to locate a specific point.
G. Procedure: 1. I will put each map under the Elmo individually. o o I will ask the students fist what Kind of map each map is, Political and Physical. I will ask the students if they notice any differences between the maps and if they think the maps are of the same area. Students will select a partner to work with for this activity and then we will refocus as a class to fill in the two focus for the double bubble map, the political and physical maps Students will determine at least three similarities and three differences for each map. We will discuss our double bubble maps and students will record any ideas they didnt already have. I want to hear from each pair to make sure every student is participating. I will model how to find three locations on BOTH Map such as Carson City, location 3B, Las Vegas location 5E, Elko (city) location 5A. o The students will record these locations on their map after I have modeled.
2. As a whole class we will review the components of a Double Bubble map. o
3. As a class we will re-group at the carpet with our maps, white boards and out markers. o
Students will find 5 more locations on their maps independently that will be listed on the board. These locations will be determined after the instructor has created the grid on both maps by hand, then copies for every student will be made. Students will share after 10 minutes with their desk pod group.
H. Assessment: What will you use to measure student understanding? I will check their understanding of spatial patterns and locations on maps by evaluating their double bubble map participation as well as their maps, which will be labeled with a total of 8 locations on each map. Explain how you will know students understand the concepts from the lesson.
By identifying designated locations on a map using a letter/number grid students have demonstrated their knowledge of spatial pattern on a map.
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I. Closure:
Strand: Geography
I will close the class by having a brief discussion on the importance of different types of maps for the same location. The political map informed us of which county each city or land mark was in and the physical map informed us of what the terrain may be like whether it be in the mountains or near a stream.
J. Reflection: 1. Which part of the lesson do you think will be the easiest for you to teach? I will enjoy comparing and contrasting the two maps 2. Which part will be most challenging for you to teach? a. I am concerned with students not comprehending that the grid work is imaginary and only there to assist us while finding a specific location. 3. How will you follow up or extend this lesson? I will follow up this lesson by allowing the students to create their own maps by going on a nature walk. 4. What can you do for students who dont grasp the concepts? If students do not grasp the concept I will draw a line a cross a map through Las Vegas and then ask the student if a Line appeared in the sky. The Lines of a grid are only there to assist us will determining locations the lines are made on paper or a representation of a location not on the real location itself. . 5. Which part of the lesson, if any, do you think might need to change? I might need to change the map to something more simple or familiar to a second grader. 6. When you were writing this lesson plan, what was the most difficult part? I was most difficult determining which maps the student will compare, whether it would be the students creating a map of their bedrooms and comparing or if I wanted them to compare a more realistic map. I went with the map of Nevada because most native Nevadan second graders have at least seen a map of Nevada and they are creating a map later on in the unit so I wanted them to have an activity with a realistic map.
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submitted by: Staci Gengler

2. As a whole class we will review the components of a Double Bubble map. o

Lesson Plan for Tuesday

submitted by: Staci Gengler

Nevada State College