Mapping Skills

About this curriculum

Help your young learners understand the basics of reading and following maps with the ideas and information in this resource. Students will learn about the compass rose, direction word, map symbols and using a map legend. Continents, hemispheres, meridians, latitude, and longitude will be introduced while students enjoy the fun maps. 64 pages including an answer key. 22 activities give students a wide variety of knowledge and challenges. Table of Contents ·        At A Glance – Skill List ·        Teacher Assessment Rubric ·        Student Self-Assessment Rubric ·        Expectations ·        Preliminary Preparations ·        Introduction Ideas ·        Bulletin Board Ideas ·        Teacher Input Suggestions ·        Glossary of Geographic Terms Teacher Information ·        Student Workbook o    Workbook Cover o    What is a Map? o    Compass Rose o    Map Symbols o    Scale o    Routes o    Imaginary Lines ·        Introductory Activity - The Globe ·        The Globe - Map Vs. Globe ·        Map a Room! - Using Symbols ·        Sea Mural - Mapping Locations ·        Compass Rose - Introduction to the Compass Rose ·        Learning Direction Words…