me on the map where am i? how can i discover ways to use maps? first grade: mrs. martin
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Me on the MapMe on the Map
Where am I?Where am I?
How can I discover ways to use How can I discover ways to use maps?maps?
First Grade: Mrs. MartinFirst Grade: Mrs. Martin
Maps come in all different forms.
They have different features.
They can be exciting and bewildering
So where am I?
In the grand scheme of things you are somewhere on a map in this great universe and you can narrow it down by looking at maps!
How can I explore maps?
Map exploration can be fun! All you need are maps and important key information about maps then you are on your way to learning the exciting world of maps! Join me on this journey of maps as together we look at maps like you never have before!
You will first make a KWL chart You will first make a KWL chart of what I know about maps!of what I know about maps!
Next, complete a fold map by Next, complete a fold map by listening closely to directions listening closely to directions on how to color and fold your on how to color and fold your
maps!maps!
self assessment
Then with a partner you will Then with a partner you will create a audio taping of the create a audio taping of the
book book Me on the MapMe on the Map by Joan by Joan SweeneySweeney
partnerproject
Finally, you will write about a place Finally, you will write about a place you would like to visit on the map.you would like to visit on the map.
Writing checklist
So when you are finished with So when you are finished with this unit you will be able to this unit you will be able to
answer the following answer the following questions:questions:
Where am I?Where am I? How can I explore maps?How can I explore maps? What are countries, states, What are countries, states,
counties, and towns?counties, and towns?