Welcome Explorers Lets Map It Out Mrs Brittney

Welcome Explorers, Let’s Map It Out! Mrs. Brittney Taylor’s 2 nd Grade Class Topic: Map Skill Due: 10/17/2012 (Search results for use map, n. d. )

What is it a map? Its is a visual representation of a landmark or location (Map, n. d. ) Think-Pair-Share: Why do you think that it is important that we know how to locate places on a map? Click to See Different Kind of Maps (Search results for map 1, n. d. )

What is a map used for? You use a map to find your location (Map, n. d. ) Click for Video! (Search results for finder map, n. d. )

Features of a Map � Legends are a list of symbols on a map or chart (Legend, n. d. ). � Symbols are a visual sign with alternative meaning (Symbols, n. d. ). � Cardinal directions are also known as North, South, East and West on a map or chart (Cardinal directions, n. d. )

Can You Identify these…? Symbols Legend Cardinal Directions Click Me to Find More Features!!! (Search results for legend, n. d. )

Lets Start Mapping! Now that we have explored maps and their features, its time to make your own map. You may choose any location for your map but, be sure you choose the proper location for the legend, cardinal directions and symbols. Review the lesson for additional help. Then, put your map skills to the test. See if you can turn your map skills into a pirate’s chest…arggh! Click Here, Matey!

Reference BBC - See You See Me - Landscapes - Map Skills. (n. d. ). BBC - Homepage. Retrieved October 10, 2012, from http: //www. bbc. co. uk/scotland/education/sysmbols/index. shtml Cardinal Directions - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary. (n. d. ). Dictionary and Thesaurus Merriam-Webster Online. Retrieved October 10, 2012, from http: //www. merriam-webster. com/dictionary/cardinal-directions Legend - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary. (n. d. ). Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster Online. Retrieved October 10, 2012, from http: //www. merriam-webster. com/dictionary/legend Illustrated Maps For Kids - National Geographic Education. (n. d. ). Teachers Homepage - National Geographic Education. Retrieved October 10, 2012, from http: //education. nationalgeographic. com/education/multimedia/maps-and-models/kd/? ar_a= Map - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary. (n. d. ). Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster Online. Retrieved October 10, 2012, from http: //www. merriam-webster. com/dictionary/map

Reference Continued "Map Skills: Using Maps Together (clip) - You. Tube. " You. Tube - Broadcast Yourself. . N. p. , 25 Oct. 2007. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. <http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=I 2 Hm. L_enx 94>. Office. (2012). Microsoft Office. Retrieved October 10, 2012, from office. microsoft. com/enus/images/results. aspx? qu=map&ex=1&Ax. Installed=copy&Download=MC 900437018&ext=WMF&c=0#pg: 8| "Pirates--History, Pictures, Information, Maps, Game, Blackbeard. " National Geographic - Inspiring People to Care About the Planet Since 1888. N. p. , n. d. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. <http: //www. nationalgeographic. com/pirates/adventure. html Symbols - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary. (n. d. ). Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster Online. Retrieved October 10, 2012, from http: //www. merriam-webster. com/dictionary/symbols Search results for finder map - Images and More - Office. com. (n. d. ). Office - Office. com. Retrieved October 10, 2012, from http: //office. microsoft. com/en-us/images/results. aspx? qu=map&ex=2 Search results for legend - Images and More - Office. com. (n. d. ). Office - Office. com. Retrieved October 10, 2012, from http: //office. microsoft. com/en-us/images/results. aspx? qu=map&ex=2 Search results for map 1 - Images and More - Office. com. (n. d. ). Office - Office. com. Retrieved October 10, 2012, from http: //office. microsoft. com/en-us/images/results. aspx? qu=map&ex=2 Search results for use map - Images and More - Office. com. (n. d. ). Office - Office. com. Retrieved October 10, 2012, from http: //office. microsoft. com/en-us/images/results. aspx? qu=map&ex=2