Lesson Plan: Introduction to Maps

This lesson uses both old and new maps to illustrate the different ways people can use and make maps. After a short presentation, students will complete Tino's Map Book, in which they will make their own maps of familiar areas.

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Further Reading

  • Sobel, David. Mapmaking with Children. 1998.
  • Recommended for children: Fanelli, Sara. My Map Book. 1995.