Lesson 6 Overview

During this lesson, we discussed how to use the tools on a map to be able to read it
accurately. We talked about map keys, grids, scales, and compass rose's, and how all of those
tools help us to be able to understand maps. We had a talk about how maps don't usually show
every little detail of a place, they typically just show the main parts. The students got an
opportunity to go outside to sketch a map of the playground. When their sketches were finished,
we came back inside and I modeled how they were going to make a map from their sketch using
construction paper. Then, I gave the students time to work on their maps. Finally, I brought
everyone back together to share their maps.
Objectives

Standards
Assessments

Interdisciplinary
Connections
Technology Use

1. The students will be able to participate in a discussion about

features on a map by answering questions I ask them.
2. The students will be able to read a map label, and interpret
symbols in a map.
3. The students will be able to locate places on a map using a map
grid, map key, and a compass rose.
4. The students will be able to follow cardinal directions when
tracing a route on a map.
5. The students will be able to create their own maps as well as
their own labels for maps and map keys.
1. 2 G1.0.1 Construct maps of the local community that contain
symbols, labels, and legends denoting human and natural
characteristics of place.
Formative: I will take note of the students responses during our
discussion to see if they understood the idea of using a map key,
grid, scale, and compass rose to read a map.
Summative: I will look at the sketches of the playgrounds the
students draw to check if they understand the concepts we are
learning about maps.
Geography, Reading, Writing, Art
I used the ELMO to show the students how to complete their
project. I modeled what the students should do on the ELMO, and
then let them work on it by themselves.