To teach this lesson, I would begin by
explaining the significance of maps
asking students where they have seen a map/if they have used one
using the lesson plan to explore the details of maps and explain how they can be used
To ensure they understand the parts of a map, I will
ask them to show me the different parts of a map
explain the part that they show me
I expect students to make mistakes, so we will review the map until they have a confident understanding
Then, I will explain our activity by,
referencing treasure maps
explaining that we will be creating a map of the classroom
there is no right or wrong way to draw a map of the class, each one will be different
reviewing what scale is and explaining that our maps will be draw on a 12-inch scale
walking students through my map and having them follow it
Then, I will partner the students up. If they choose their partners and everyone has one, I will not choose partners for them. I will count them off and send each round of students to hide their "treasure."
I will begin the activity with them so that each student has the same measurements for our classroom. I will have student volunteers help me so they are also participating. Then, I will help them get started by,
drawing a scaled example
helping them locate landmarks
After this, I will let them take 20 minutes to make their maps. I will periodically stop by and check in with every student. Once every student is finished, they will try to find their partner's "treasure." They will have 5 minutes to do this.
At the end, we will reflect on the activity by comparing maps and discussing what made a map easier or more difficult to follow.