Lesson plan

Large vs Small Scale Maps: Can you Breakout of the Map? Differences in Map Scale


GeoLiteracy GeoSTEM ELL

Description

This activity teaches students how to recognize large and small maps and why kind of map each is useful. In order to promote engagement, the activity uses locked bags and clues to have students build content knowledge.

Duration

1 class period

Author

Heather
Moll

Standards

1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information

Teacher Instructions

MollScalesT.pdf (194.2 KB)

Student Materials

MollScalesS.pdf (2.36 MB)

Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners

Supplemental Files