Maps
Lesson 2
Goal: We will understand how maps are organized on a grid.
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Listen to this read aloud & familiarize yourself with mapping.
Watch the video full screen by clicking the box in the bottom right corner of the video
Why do we need to use maps?
Maps allow us to view our community from a larger scale.
We could use maps to look at our classroom community, neighborhood community, state community, national community, or even our entire world!
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World Map
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Here we are!
How can we create a map?
Think about a bird’s-eye view! Imagine yourself floating in the air looking down at your room...
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Follow these steps!
First,
Get a piece of blank paper. Make an equal “grid” using a pencil like I did!
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Follow these steps!
Next,
Think about what your room would look like from above.
List the important objects & furniture in your room you want to include on your map.
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Follow these steps!
Then,
Think about what is in your room:
-Do you have a bed?
-Do you have a desk?
Draw these items in the correct spot on your map using your grid labels! Try to space them out correctly.
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Review
Look at your room & make sure your map matches it!
If you made any mistakes, that’s okay. Use your map grid to help you organize and redraw your items.
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Practice Using Your Map!
Look at your grid to find your bed:
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Take a picture of your map and post it to Padlet!
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