Lesson One: What is a map?
Objective: Students will be able to identify a map.
1. Introduce Vocabulary (LINK):
-In order to help build vocabulary for students and introduce the unit, the teacher will show students word cards with the words: map and location written on them.
-Teacher will define the terms in kid-friendly language. "A map shows you places in the world. It is flat." "A location is where something is."
-Teacher will then reinforce the vocabulary by having students clap the words, snap the words, and stomp the words.
2. Brainstorm (ENGAGE):
-On an easel, teacher will write: what do you think a map is? Have you ever used one?
-Teacher will ask each of the questions and allow students time to turn and talk with a buddy in response to the questions. The teacher will listen into student conversations and call on a few pairs to share their thinking with the whole class.
3. Scavenger hunt/acting game (ACTIVE LEARNING):
-Teacher will read a book about finding treasure (Peck, Jan. Pirate Treasure Hunt. Pelican Publishing, 2008).
-The teacher will read through the story once for the students, then assign roles for the students and reread the story with the students acting out the story with props (students could make these or teacher could prep them prior to lesson).
-Teacher will then reveal that she has found a treasure map and students will have to follow the map to find treasure. Teacher can decide what kind of treasure would be the most appropriate for her class. The treasure map could be inside the classroom or throughout the school.
4. Reflect (REFLECT/NOWandTHEN):
-Ask: how did we use the map? How did it help us? What information did it give? Allow students time to think about each question before calling on students to respond. Students should do most of the talking, but the teacher can guide the discussion when needed.
-Prior to lesson, students will complete a pre-assessment individually (a paper with a picture of a globe and a map. Students will be asked to point to the map and to point to the globe).
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VA SOLs:
Social Studies:
Geo 4.a The student will use simple maps and globes to
a) develop an awareness that a map is a drawing of a place to show where things are located and that a globe is a round model of the Earth;
Other Content Areas:
National Content Standards for Arts Education: Theater 2: Acting by assuming roles and interacting in improvisation.
LA K 9.e. The student will demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts.
e) Use story language in discussions and retellings.
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Materials:
easel, chart paper, pre-assessment, “Pirate Treasure” book, treasure map, treasure, vocabulary cards
Differentiation:
-English Language learners: help build vocabulary at the start of the lesson with the vocabulary review
-Kinesthetic Learners: hands on (map is manipulative)
-Auditory: listen to book
-Visual: pictures and map aid comprehension
-Interpersonal: benefit from group reflection and hearing others’ thoughts
Assessment: pre-assessment prior to lesson and ability to use map to find treasure (formative).
Objective: Students will be able to identify a map.
1. Introduce Vocabulary (LINK):
-In order to help build vocabulary for students and introduce the unit, the teacher will show students word cards with the words: map and location written on them.
-Teacher will define the terms in kid-friendly language. "A map shows you places in the world. It is flat." "A location is where something is."
-Teacher will then reinforce the vocabulary by having students clap the words, snap the words, and stomp the words.
2. Brainstorm (ENGAGE):
-On an easel, teacher will write: what do you think a map is? Have you ever used one?
-Teacher will ask each of the questions and allow students time to turn and talk with a buddy in response to the questions. The teacher will listen into student conversations and call on a few pairs to share their thinking with the whole class.
3. Scavenger hunt/acting game (ACTIVE LEARNING):
-Teacher will read a book about finding treasure (Peck, Jan. Pirate Treasure Hunt. Pelican Publishing, 2008).
-The teacher will read through the story once for the students, then assign roles for the students and reread the story with the students acting out the story with props (students could make these or teacher could prep them prior to lesson).
-Teacher will then reveal that she has found a treasure map and students will have to follow the map to find treasure. Teacher can decide what kind of treasure would be the most appropriate for her class. The treasure map could be inside the classroom or throughout the school.
4. Reflect (REFLECT/NOWandTHEN):
-Ask: how did we use the map? How did it help us? What information did it give? Allow students time to think about each question before calling on students to respond. Students should do most of the talking, but the teacher can guide the discussion when needed.
-Prior to lesson, students will complete a pre-assessment individually (a paper with a picture of a globe and a map. Students will be asked to point to the map and to point to the globe).
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VA SOLs:
Social Studies:
Geo 4.a The student will use simple maps and globes to
a) develop an awareness that a map is a drawing of a place to show where things are located and that a globe is a round model of the Earth;
Other Content Areas:
National Content Standards for Arts Education: Theater 2: Acting by assuming roles and interacting in improvisation.
LA K 9.e. The student will demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts.
e) Use story language in discussions and retellings.
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Materials:
easel, chart paper, pre-assessment, “Pirate Treasure” book, treasure map, treasure, vocabulary cards
Differentiation:
-English Language learners: help build vocabulary at the start of the lesson with the vocabulary review
-Kinesthetic Learners: hands on (map is manipulative)
-Auditory: listen to book
-Visual: pictures and map aid comprehension
-Interpersonal: benefit from group reflection and hearing others’ thoughts
Assessment: pre-assessment prior to lesson and ability to use map to find treasure (formative).