Date: 3/13/18 Grade Level: 2nd Grade Target Students: Whole Class

Theme/Topic: Maps

Rationale: Location and physical features can be understood through the

interpretation of maps and symbols

Common Core, NC Essential Standards and ISTE Standards:

2.G.1 Use geographical representations, terms and technology to process
information from a spatial perspective.

2.G.1.1 Interpret maps of the school and community that contain symbols,
legends and cardinal directions

2.G.1.2 Interpret the meaning of symbols and the location of physical and humans
features on a map

Information and Technology Skills NC Essential Standards 3.TT.1 Use technology

tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities. 3TT.1.1 Use a
variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based
resources, e-books, online communication tools, etc.). 3.TT.1.2 Use a variety of
technology tools to organize data and information (e.g., word processor, graphic
organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).

ISTE Standard 1 Empowered Learner - Students leverage technology to take an

active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning
goals.

Lesson objectives:
Students will do the following:
1. Understand basic information about map
2. Learn about different symbols on a map
3. Create a map of a city and create a PowerPoint presentation about their city
Student Friendly Objective:
I can identify different types symbols on maps such as a compass, and I can then
create a city map on my own showing these features.

Essential Question:
Are students able to identify different symbols on a map and then be able to
create and present one on their own?

Materials:
• Internet access
• Google Earth
• Markers
• Scissors
• Poster Board
• https://mapmaker.nationalgeographic.org

Time Lesson Activities

15 Minutes Introduction:
• Start lesson by showing the National
Geographic MapMaker on the SMARTboard
• Use Google Earth as another tool for students
to look at maps
• Have students log on to laptops to play around
with the site on their own
• Teach students the use of a compass, as well
as a legend/key

10 Minutes Teacher Input/ Modeling:

• Model by creating a map of the school with
students help

30 Minutes Guided Practice:

• Students will create a map of a city they
 created making sure to incorporate a compass
and a key
• After the map of their city is made, each
student will make a PowerPoint or Google Slide
presentation about their city.

5 Minutes Closure:
Have students come up and present their city map to the
class if they would like to present, along with their
presentation.

Evaluation of Student Learning

Formative: Class and group discussion

Summative: Made maps and presentation independently

Extension Of Lesson

Students will write a paragraph about what they learned, and also about their
city and what they included within their city as well as what symbols they
included in their key.

Plans for Individual Differences

Early Finishers: Can read

Late Finishers: Can finish assignment the next day for morning work

Exceptionalities:
• Can work with teacher to create map, or partner with another
student

English Language Learners: English Language Learners can be placed into groups
with English speaking students when doing their map and presentations, and have
peers help them.

21st Century Skills: Using technology, collaborating with peers, communicating

(verbal and written), writing

Learning Styles Preferences

Visual: SMARTBoard will display information
Verbal: Text will be read aloud by teacher
Social: Group discussion