Marco Polo takes a trip
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=451
A lesson plan for grades K and 2 Social Studies
In this lesson from EDSITEment, students learn about the travels of Venetian adventurer Marco Polo. They consult maps to locate Venice and follow the routes Marco took to Beijing and back. They learn about the challenges of traveling along the Silk Road, discover some interesting facts about China under Mongol rule, and find out how Marco came to produce his famous book. Finally, they work in groups to create a large mural/timeline of the life and adventures of this famous traveler. This lesson incorporates primary source material from EDSITEment-reviewed websites.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Social Studies (2003)
Grade 2
- Goal 5: The learner will understand the relationship between people and geography in various communities.
- Objective 5.02: Describe the role of a geographer and apply geographic tools, such as maps, globes, compasses and photographs, in the understanding of locations and characteristics of places and regions.
- Objective 5.04: Identify the absolute and relative location of communities.
- Objective 5.05: Interpret maps, charts, and pictures of locations.
Kindergarten
- Goal 5: The learner will express basic geographic concepts in real life situations.
- Objective 5.02: Create and interpret simple maps, models, and drawings of the home, school, and other environments.
