Maps+and+Geography

Lesson or Project Description
Grade Three Geography Spatial Thinking and Skills Physical and political maps have distinctive characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid and cardinal directions.

In this unit, students will:
 * 1) create a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast two different style maps
 * 2) enhance their map skills navigating through a game
 * 3) practice making a key with the use of a current map of their location
 * 4) turn in assignments through google docs and edublog

Web Links
[|Venn Diagram] [|Mapping Game] [|Map Editing]

Files/Rubrics
[|Venn Diagram Rubric] [|Mapping Game Questions]

The complete learning unit can be found [|here] under learning unit 3. Feel free to check out learning units 1 (habitats) and 2 (timelines and routines).