TOADS: An Introduction to Map Reading

GeoLiteracy
ELL
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
In this lesson, students will learn the 5 basic elements for creating and reading a map. In the lesson for older students, students will learn the 9 basic elements for a map (DOGSTAILS). This lesson contains strategies for teaching diverse learners (ELLs).
Author: 
Gale Ekiss
Grade Range: 
2-3
Duration: 
1 class period
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
application/pdf iconTeacher Instructions
Student Materials: 
application/pdf iconStudent Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners: 
application/pdf iconVocabulary Cards
Related Links: 
Audio-Visual Presentation of this Lesson
Standards
National Geography Standards: 
1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information