Students will create a map of their classroom that can be used to find a hidden treasure. The concept of two-dimensional objects and three-dimensional objects will be explored during this activity.
During this activity students will become familiar with a variety of directional words such as North, South, East, West, up, down, etc.
This is a list of potential ideas based off a specific technology. None of these ideas are fully developed lessons. Please make changes and adaptations as necessary for the students in your class.
Students will play continent and ocean games to learn more about maps, globes and the world.
Students will be able to identify the map and globe symbols: Cardinal Directions; Compass Rose; Mountains; Rivers; Lakes; Towns; Roads, after receiving direct instruction and carrying out activities in cooperative group settings, in 1-2 class periods.
Students will be able to locate the local community, surrounding communities and major geographic features of the SE Utah and the Four-Corners region on a map, after receiving direct instruction and carrying out activities in cooperative group settings.
Students will play a variety of games and activities to understand Cardinal directions.
Students will become familiar with the compass rose and North - East - South - West.
Students participate in a Creative Problem Solving Activity to get from Utah to the Atlantic Ocean.
Students will complete an art activity and a classroom graph that ties with the "Tacky the Penguin Series" by Helen Leste.
