Social Studies: Maps and Globes Unit Grade 1 Lesson Plan 2 Essential Questions What is the purpose of a map?

How does our location affect how we live? What is a map key? What are the cardinal directions? How can maps make our lives easier? Where is the United States located on a world map? NCSS THEME People, Places and Environment- relationship between humans and their environment. Virginia SOLs Geography 1.4 The student will develop map skills by a) Recognizing basic map symbols, including references to land, water, cities, and roads; b) Using cardinal directions on maps; c) Identifying the shapes of the United States and Virginia on maps and globes; d) Locating Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, and Richmond, the capital of Virginia, on a United States map. The student will construct a simple map of a familiar area, using basic map symbols in the map legend. The student will demonstrate responsible personal and social behaviors in the school and community. Key concepts/skills include a) cooperative behavior; a) respect for others; b) adherence to school rules; c) acceptance of responsibility; d) respect for the property of others.

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Community Health and Wellness 1.6

Music 1.7 The student will demonstrate melodic rhythm, using instruments, body percussion, and voice.

Objectives The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to use a compass rose to indicate directions. The student will be able to demonstrate how to use a map legend. The student will be able to demonstrate melodic rhythm by singing the cardinal directions song. The student will be able to work cooperatively in a group.

Materials US Map, paper, crayons, Post-its, 4 pieces of paper with N, E, S, W, copies of the classroom map from the previous lesson

Procedures Introduction (Engage 5 minutes) 1. Teacher will pass out post-its and have the students write their names on them. 2. Explain that the students are to name one place that they have visited and put their post-it on the location on the US map (help the students find the location; ex. Nags Head, NC) 3. Explain that today we will be learning continue learning about map symbols and will be introduced to the cardinal directions and map legend.

Instructional strategies (40 minutes) 1. After students have placed post-it notes on places they have visited the teacher will point out the map features. 2. Teacher points out the key, title, compass rose and symbols. Shows rivers, lakes, and mountain symbols. 3. Teacher will explain: Symbols and cardinal directions are used to determine where objects and places are located on maps and globes. The terms north, east, south, and west are used to determine location on simple maps. Water- area on a map designated by the color blue. Cities are represented by a dot and capitals by a star. Road are areas on maps designated by a straight black line. 4. Teacher introduces North, East, South, West song: Tune: "Are You Sleeping?" North, East, South, West North, East, South, West Tell which way Tell which way Directions on globes and maps Point the way in a snap

Point the way Point the way 5. Teacher chooses a location that a student has visited. (ex. Nags Head, NC is located south of Occoquan, Virginia). 6. Teacher uses the cardinal directions to explain the location of a few of the places the students have visited. 7. Teacher places the cardinal directions up around the classroom (N, E, S, W) 8. Teacher tells students that a substitute might have a hard time finding supplies in the classroom. 9. Asks What could you do to help the substitute find supplies? 10. We could add to the map of our classroom that we made yesterday. 11. Teacher explains that they must include a title, compass rose with directions and a key for the symbols. Summary (10 minutes) 1. Have students pair up and share their maps with a peer. (Students are strategically placed within groups; ELL students placed with non-ELL students) 2. Explain that they are to have their peer find a specific location on their map. Find _________ on my map. Example: What is located South of the pencil sharpener? 3. Explain that students are to turn in their maps. 4. Teacher closes by telling the students that tomorrow we will compare maps and globes. Assessment Teacher will assess the students map to make sure a title, a compass rose with directions and a key is included. Teacher will informally assess the discussion during the summary portion of the lesson. Teacher will informally assess the students participation during the cardinal direction song. Differentiation -

Visual learners are supported through the use of the US maps. Kinesthetic learners are supported through the hands-on map making portion of the lesson as well as the post-it portion. Auditory learners are supported through the use of the cardinal directions song. ELL students are supported through the use of visuals, music and being placed with a non ELL student during the map sharing portion of the lesson. Readiness: teacher will make sure that the students papers are facing North before they begin their own maps.