Lesson plan

TOADS: An Introduction to Map Reading


GeoLiteracy ELL

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).

Duration

1 class period

Author

Gale
Ekiss

Standards

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

Teacher Instructions

EkissToadsELLT.pdf (171.01 KB)

Student Materials

EkissToadsELLS.pdf (106.64 KB)

Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners

EkissToadsELLV.pdf (181.2 KB)

Supplemental Files