Lesson plan
Maps: Understanding Directionality and Location
GeoHistory
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
Description
In this lesson, students will learn how to read simple maps and understand how to use the compass rose. They will locate places using a grid and learn to give oral directions using directional words (north, east, south, west). This lesson contains adaptations for diverse learners (ELLs).Duration
3 class periodsAuthor
Maria
Manzanedo
Standards
1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information4: The physical and human characteristics of places
Teacher Instructions
ManzanedoMapsT.pdf
(137.36 KB)
Student Materials
ManzanedoMapsS.pdf
(1.11 MB)
Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners
ManzanedoMapsV.pdf
(706.25 KB)
ManzanedoMapsVT.pdf
(349.31 KB)