No-prep, 2-3 week unit on six different types of maps, and more! The map types included are: Political, Physical, Road, Climate, Resource, and Thematic. There is also a 3-page lesson on map reading skills and components, like a Map Title, Map Key, Scale, and Compass Rose. With this resource, you will be provided with lesson plans, a student workbook and accompanying interactive notebook (activity lapbook), a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit assessment. The student workbook is also Google 1:1 compatible. Reading and literacy skill building activities are built-in to the student workbook (You can also buy the Student Workbook as a stand-alone resource by CLICKING HERE).
This “Types of Maps” unit is an excellent supplement to my CONTINENTS, OCEANS, & MAP SKILLS UNIT; check it out!
This unit is easy to implement with independent learners and, therefore, can be used in hybrid classrooms, with at-home learners, or fully in-person classes. And as a bonus- your students will love learning about different types of maps with Tony the Tourist!
INCLUDED:
– A Student Workbook
- Vocabulary List
- Seven Lessons: Map Basics, Political Maps, Physical Maps, Road Maps, Climate Maps, Resource Maps, and Thematic Maps.
- Reading Passages with built-in Map Skills questions.
- Reading Skills activities
- Study Guide
- Google 1:1 Compatible
– An Activity Lapbook
- Completely aligned to the Student Workbook
- 3 interactive activities
- Can be used by students independently
- 8 Writing Prompts on a Choice Board
- Vocabulary Flashcards
– PowerPoint
- Provides a digital form of the Student Workbook
- Great for teacher-directed read alouds and whole-class instruction
– Teacher Guide
- Lesson plans with Student Learning Objectives and Essential Questions
- Answer Keys for all resources
- Unit preparation checklist
- State Standards: Common Core, TEKS, VA SOL
– Test
- Editable Word document
- 5 fill-in-the-blank questions with a word bank
- 5 multiple choice questions
- 2 short response questions
Check out these other Unit Bundles:
CONTINENTS, OCEANS, & MAP SKILLS
MESOAMERICA: MAYA, AZTEC, and INCA CIVILIZATIONS
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