This lesson uses both old and new maps to illustrate the different ways people can use and make maps.
- Grade Levels: K-2
- Time Allotment: 35 to 45 minutes
- ME Social Studies Standards
- D1: Geographic Knowledge, Concepts, Themes, and Patterns
Preteaching
Intended to be completed in the classroom before the scheduled field trip or class visit, the pre-teaching activity will give students some familiarity with the terms, ideas, and visuals, that they will see during the actual visit.
- PDF: Using Map Grids Worksheet --> Answers
- PDF: Making Maps Worksheet
Guided Inquiry Exercise
During this portion of the visit, students will be asked to look closely at twelve to twenty maps that fit within the curriculum theme. Each student will need to find:
- something they recognize from previous class lessons or from the pre-teaching activity
- something they find interesting and want to point out to their classmates
- something they would like to know more about
Examples of Maps Used:
(sets of maps will vary)
Interactive
OML visit themes have recommended hands-on activities or group-games that can be done in conjunction with the Guided Inquiry exercise.