This lesson uses both old and new maps to illustrate the different ways people can use and make maps. After a short presentation, students will complete Tino’s Map Book, in which they will make their own maps of familiar areas.

• Grade Levels: K-2
• Time Allotment: 35 to 45 minutes
• Maine Social Studies Standards: D1

Presentation

• PPT: Presentation
• PDF: Script (with images)
• DOC: Script (text only)
• ZIP: Lesson Maps

Activities

• Activity: Tino’s Maps Workbook
• Extra Options:
• Map Features Word Search –> Answers
• Using Map Grids Worksheet –> Answers
• Scale & Compass Roses (Gr 1-3) –> Answers
• Making Maps Worksheet

Further Reading

• Sobel, David. Mapmaking with Children. 1998.
• Recommended for children: Fanelli, Sara. My Map Book. 1995.