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The key to a map

The students will use a map of the classroom to strengthen their map reading skills. They will work in groups and use a prepared map of the classroom to find hidden messages.

Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

By Melissa Lasher.

What in the world does this have to do with maps and globes?

This lesson focuses on the similarities and differences between a globe and a flat world map. It introduces critical vocabulary relating to cardinal directions and longitude and latitude.

Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Development and Social Studies)

By Phebe Watson and Sylvia Easterling.

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Getting lost

This lesson has students practice their knowledge of the cardinal directions by having them describe the directions in their classroom. They will practice figuring out the relative directions of other places (such as another classroom or the office) in... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies)

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