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Pirate Map

Help students find their way around school by creating a map in AppleWorks that includes pictures of area landmarks.

Objectives

  • Students will use simple maps to identify and locate places.
  • Students will explain how to get from one location to another by using a map of their school.

Procedure

  • Create a map of your school in a draw program that shows key walkways and intersections.
  • Give students beginning and ending points and have them trace the route. This can be done with paper/pencil, or the students can draw lines in a template in a draw program.
  • After students draw the route, have them write or explain verbally how to get from place to place.
  • The students should use cardinal directions in their explanation. Use this lesson in conjunction with Cardinal Directions , and students can use their own compasses.

Sunshine State Standards

  • LA.D.1.1.1
  • SS.B.1.1.2

NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students

  • Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.
  • Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.
  • Use telecommunications and online resources (e.g., e-mail, online discussions, Web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities for the purpose of developing solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
  • Determine which technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.

Materials

  • Digital Camera
  • Draw program, such as Appleworks

Alternatives/Extensions

  • Use your map to route out a trip for a field trip.
  • Make a map of your school that shows pictures of key buildings, and use it for a scavenger hunt.
  • Instead of drawing a map, scan a map.


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