Activity

Map Your Own World

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This Map Your Own World activity also includes:

Young archaeologists practice their mapping skills by creating a detailed site map of their room or another room in their home. After indicating walls, windows, doors, and closets, they add furniture and objects, labeling each item.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners share their maps on the class webpage or blog
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a computer with internet connection
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information
Pros
  • Includes suggestions for more complex mapping projects
  • Sample maps are also included
  • Links are provided to resources that feature maps of famous archaeological digs
Cons
  • None