1. How to read a map
2. The elements of a map
3. Keys/Legends
4. Compasses
5. Cardinal and Intercardinal Directions
We spent a great deal of class time practicing the skills mentioned above (reading maps, deciphering keys, using compasses, giving directions using the terms north/south/east/west).
For homework, students will creating their own treasure maps! For this assignment, students will be creating a map on large-scale graph paper. Their maps will include a start point, an end point, ten obstacles, and step-by-step directions using the cardinal directions to get from the start to the end. For more information, see the assignment sheet.
Announcements:
- Field Trip is upcoming: Make sure your student turns in a permission slip! 1st and 2nd hours are going tomorrow - 9/11/2013
- We are still looking for an extra chaperon for the October 2nd (5th period's day to go to the museum)
- Stay informed: Check grades online on our Home Access System