Lesson 2: Maps

Second Grade  

Key Concept 3: 

Maps 2 Lesson 

Overview:  

Students will learn about the different types of symbols and tools used to read a map. Get ready for STATIONS! These students will embark on a journey that they will use for the rest of their lives. They will use maps for the rest of their lives, so this is a great start to other aspects of life. Maps are integral to peoples proximity and movement, so this is a very important lesson.

Materials Needed: 

·        Teacher Computer and Projector

·        Stations

Key Vocabulary: 

Map

Symbol

Scale

Key

Compass Rose

Legend

Intermediate Directions

 

Objectives:

G.8.2.1 Use map keys, legends, symbols, intermediate directions, scale, and compass rose to derive information from maps

G.8.1.2 Use geographic representations to describe the physical and human characteristics of a community

Instructions:

1.      Use the PowerPoint attached to help introduced the different resources that are on maps to help us read them.

2.      Set up stations around your room to practice each skill (This website offers a bunch of free printables/worksheets that are great to get you started: https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/map-skills.html), you may wish to add some of your own. Have students work at each station and move around the room until they have mastered using all of the different tools we use to help us read maps!