Provide in-depth coverage of the skills needed in map reading. Students make maps of their classroom, school, and Neighborhood. They will learn to locate places on a map, to find countries using coordinates, and locate themselves on a map. The 22 hands-on mapping activities give students a wide variety of knowledge and challenges. 

Introduction and Teacher Planning Information:

• At A Glance – list of skills covered

• Teacher Assessment Rubric

• Student Self-Assessment Rubric

• Preliminary Preparations

• Introduction Ideas

• Bulletin Board Ideas

• Teacher Input Suggestions

• Glossary of Geographic Terms

• Teacher Information

• Answer Key

Student Activities:

Mapping Skills Student Booklet

Learning Expectations Covered:

• Become familiar with the types of maps used to identify different aspects of a country

• Identify the four hemispheres and locate them on a globe or map

• Understand the causes and effects of day and night, and the seasons

• Have a good understanding of, and use meridians of longitude and para I leis of latitude to describe location

• Use maps and the globe to locate countries, places, and physical features

• Use appropriate vocabulary and terms while reading and making maps

Basic Mapping Skills Activity Cards 1 – 20

Learning Expectations Covered:

• Locate and identify objects, and give directions in their environment using the cardinal and intermediate directions

• Locate and identify features on a map using the cardinal and intermediate directions

• Read maps by using the symbols listed in a legend or key

• Create sketch maps of familiar places, using symbols for places and routes

• Use number and letter grids to locate places

• Measure distances using a scale

• Use appropriate vocabulary and terms while reading and making maps

World Mapping Skills Activity Cards 1-10

Learning Expectations Covered:

• Have a good understanding of, and use meridians of longitude and para I leis of latitude to describe location

• Locate and identify features on a map using the cardinal and intermediate directions

• Use maps and the globe to locate countries, places, and physical features

• Read maps by using the symbols listed in a legend or key

• Use number and letter grids to locate places

• Use appropriate vocabulary and terms while reading and making maps

Mapping Word Study Activities with Answer Key

Learning Expectations Covered:

• Use appropriate vocabulary and terms while reading and making maps

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