Education

Teachers & Students K-12

Lesson Plans

 

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MAPPING THE PAST, MAPPING THE PRESENT

In this lesson, students learn about maps as historical records and about the people who made them. 
Grade Level: Elementary or Middle (with adaptations for secondary)

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PLAYGROUND MAPPING AND CONCEPT DESIGN

In this in-depth site design lesson, students map and evaluate an existing playground and become designers of a new play space. 
Grade Level: Secondary (with adaptations for Elementary & Middle school)

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EXPERIENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD MAPPING

In the activity, students are asked to make a map highlighting the important qualities of where they live, including the people and places that are personally significant or meaningful. 
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, or Secondary

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MASCOT MAPS

In an activity based on thematic map making, students will explore the traits that unite a thematic map, as well as learn how to create a map legend to describe an imaginary place they design.
Grade Level: Middle School (with adaptations for Elementary & Secondary school)