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 periods

Author

Maria
Manzanedo

Standards

1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information
4: 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)

Supplemental Files