If you are in need of a low prep map skills lesson and practice activities, this resource is set up and ready to go! Your students will gain an understanding of key terms and understandings and will have an opportunity to read, analyze, and apply their knowledge of geographic features with various practice activities included throughout. This is set up as a printable student booklet with practice activities integrated throughout, but you can also print just the pages you need. Answer keys are included!
This resource covers:
:: What are directions?
:: Directions in your space
:: How does a map help me?
:: Your knowledge of maps
:: The continents
:: Label the continents on the map
:: Lable the continents by features
:: What is satellite imagery?
:: What is GPS?
:: What are map projections?
:: What is a political map? (read and color the map)
:: What is a physical map? (read and color the map)
:: Topographic, road maps, climatic maps, and economic and resource maps
:: Location vs. place
:: Why maps are helpful
:: How maps communicate
:: Large scale vs. small scale (fill in the blank)
:: Parts of a map
:: Label the map (read and label with different colors)
:: Cardinal directions
:: Relative Location (read the map and fill in the blank)
:: Compass rose
:: Determine the photo direction (fill in the blank)
:: What is a map scale?
:: Use a map scale (map of United States)
:: What are map grids?
:: Use the map grid (determine and fill in the blank)
:: Lines of latitude and longitude
:: Equator and Prime Meridian
:: What are hemispheres?
:: Determine the hemispheres (fill in the blanks)
:: How to find coordinate directions
:: Determine the coordinate directions (fill in the blank)
:: How do time zones work?
:: Determine United States time zones (fill in the blank)
:: Maps then and now (analyze historical maps of United States)
:: Time-lapse (analyze the map about deforestation)
:: What are resource maps?
:: Analyze the economic map (fill in the blank)
:: Read the road map (fill in the blank)
:: Reflection
This Resource Includes:
:: Informational text with key terms bolded
:: Lots of practice opportunities integrated throughout
:: Additional video links and online map links to enhance the lesson are provided in the teacher setup file
:: Answer keys & grading rubric
How it Works:
This lesson and included activities can be conducted teacher-led or as independent work. Just print the booklet and triple staple. The booklet is structured with the informational text and practice opportunities integrated throughout. Everything is set up to move through the concepts in an organized way so that your students are applying what they learn as they move through the booklet. You can also print just the pages you need. There are also additional video links and online map links included within the teacher file to help you enhance the lesson.
Standards Alignment:
:: Common Core Standards for Reading Informational Text
:: Washington State Geography Standards Grades 6-8
:: Can be used as a cross-curricular activity as it fits many different standards
Answer Keys & Grading Rubric:
Answer keys for the map skills practice are included! A grading rubric is also included for short answer responses that assess: accuracy, thoroughness, validity, and writing conventions.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out prior to purchasing. I can be reached directly by email at: michellemcdonald9515@gmail.com
Thank you!
Michelle McDonald, B.A.E.
Social Studies Education, K-12
Elementary Education K-8
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