Curated OER
Where Oh Where
Students read a current event article orally and make connections regarding the geographic themes of the newspaper location. In this current event article lesson, students use a map to locate where the event from their...
Curated OER
What Do Maps Show?
Pupils discover the uses for various types of maps. In this geography skills lesson, students discuss the type of maps that exist and what their individual features are. Pupils then practice using different types of maps.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Map Your Schoolyard
Lesson plan introduces the concept of maps while providing a forum to practice the skill of navigating using a map.