Mapping My World

Give students an opportunity to show what they know! In this lesson, students will review key terms and construct a map of a familiar place. Whether it’s school or home, or a make believe place, students will enjoy mapping their world.

Grade

Second Grade

Subject

Reading & Writing

Social studies

Geography

View aligned standards

RI.2.5

RI.2.7

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to construct a map of a familiar place and identify the characteristics of a map.

Introduction

(5minutes)

Show students the front cover toMe on the Map.
Ask students to share a prediction of what they believe the story will be about.
After student predictions, ask the class to make personal connections to the text as you read the story aloud.