Get back-to-the-basics with these “Learning About Maps” student-centered activities! This print-and-go resource is a mini version of my Continents & Oceans, Map Skills and Types of Maps Bundle. These activities and readings are a great way to kick-off Social Studies for the year! A Google-compatible workbook provides a digital option, too.
Benefits:
– No prep-work or planning is needed!
– Student workbooks include informational reading passages with built-in reading skills tasks (like ‘Main Idea’, ‘Summarize’, and ‘Draw a Conclusion’).
– Hands-on activities are great for Lapbooks or Interactive Notebooks.
– 7 days worth of material is provided.
– Great way to infuse independent learning into your classroom.
INCLUDED:
– A Reading Workbook
- 12-page student workbook
- Topics: Map Basics (How to read a map, Map components). The Continents & Oceans. Political Maps. Physical Maps. Road Maps. Longitude & Latitude. Hemispheres & Directions.
- Informational Reading Passages
- Reading Skills activities
- Annotation Directions
– An Activity Book
- Completely aligned to the Reading Workbook
- 5 interactive activities
- Can be used by students independently
- 8 Writing Prompts on a Choice Board
- Great with Lapbooks and Interactive Notebooks
– Teacher Guide
- Teacher Prep Checklist
- Google link for a digital reading workbook
- Suggested Lesson implementation
- Answer Keys for all resources
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