Grade 5-6 Mathematics Lesson

Date: December 7, 2020

Strand:
Strand E: Spatial Sense Location and Movement

Level: Grade 5 and 6

Big Idea/Overarching Question

Math Map Project
Consolidating understanding of cardinal directions and location objects
on grids
(Positional Language and Movement)
Minds On (Full Class Activity)
Using teacher’s example of Math Map follow the clues to a final
destination
Working On It
Create a Math Map
Checklist criteria found below
Consolidtion/Sharing
During Minds On full class activities
Assessment
Math Map Project graded based on criteria checklist (20 total marks)
Level of student understanding recorded on Assessment sheet as a grade
out of 20
Home Connection
Math map design can be based on your house, your backyard, a fictional
location
 MATH MAP Project
/20
CHECKLIST
X AXIS - clearly labeled with letters

Y AXIS - clearly labeled with numbers

X and Y axes lines drawn straight using a ruler

Include a compass rose on your map

Draw 8-10 items on your map (inside the squares)

Identify the location of each item on your map (ie. Tree is at A9)

Give clear written directions to each item on your map using

Cardinal directions (NORTH, SOUTH,WEST, EAST)

Be Creative

Add some colour

Neat and Legible

SOME IDEAS:
Treasure Hunt Map
Map of your backyard or a park
Map of your house
Map of a haunted house
Map of an island
Map of a pyramid
Map of a castle
Map of a farm
Pirate Ship
Teacher Example - Full Class Activity