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DISCOVERING MAPS & GLOBES Gr. 2-6

DISCOVERING MAPS & GLOBES Gr. 2-6 preview
DISCOVERING MAPS & GLOBES Gr. 2-6 preview

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Discovering Maps & Globes cover: Levels 2–6 unit on symbols, direction, map types, scale, and terminology
Cover introducing the map and globe skills unit
Teacher philosophy for map and globe skills: sequential activities for whole classes, small groups, or individuals
Teaching philosophy and suggested group sizes
Teacher suggestions for collecting, sorting, and numbering classroom maps and identifying their common features
Six suggestions for starting a classroom map collection
Teacher guidance for direction practice, school maps, learning centers, and using map answer keys for self-checking
Direction activity adaptations and answer key guidance
Student activity asks children to list the different headings used for maps in their classroom collection
Student recording sheet for map collection headings
Student map study activity asks for 28 features found on collected maps, then comparison with classmates
Map feature inventory and classmate comparison
Symbols on Maps activity asks students to read Arlene Phillips's poem and list the 13 symbols it mentions
Symbol identification task paired with the poem
Map Symbols poem by Arlene Phillips describes colors and symbols for water, land, cities, roads, and more
Poem supplying examples for the symbol activities
Symbols reference and activity lists 13 poem symbols and asks students to identify classroom maps showing each
Poem symbol reference and map collection matching task
Map Symbols follow-up asks students to review the poem's symbols and list others found in the classroom collection
Follow-up search for additional map symbols
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Grade 2, 3

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About This Product

DISCOVERING MAPS & GLOBES Gr. 2-6 presents an enjoyable and effective approach to introducing fundamental map and globe skills to students from grade 2 through to grade 6. An essential teaching resource, this package adequately addresses learners at all levels, including those who might find geography challenging due to limited exposure. Designed for optimal value for children in both junior and intermediate grades, the material in this package covers:
  • Symbols related to maps and globes
  • Reading directions on maps
  • Different types of maps and their applications
  • Glossary of terms associated with geographic tools
  • Understanding scale on maps and globes
This resource encourages active participation from students, with activities designed for varying group sizes - individual learners, small groups or whole classes! The level of flexibility allows teachers greater control over their lesson plan execution. Furthering that flexibility is the fact that these activities are also open-ended enough to be creatively modified based on specific learner needs or classroom dynamics. This gives educators more room for initiative so they can tailor resources according to what would most benefit students' learning journey. This PDF file type comes with enriching lesson plans. The plans can directly integrate into your Social Studies curriculum with a specific focus towards enhancing basic geography skills among your students. In conclusion, DISCOVERING MAPS & GLOBES Gr. 2-6, is not just a teaching tool; it empowers you as an educator by letting your creativity thrive while making Geography enticing and user-friendly even for young learners!

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