Reading A Map

Pathways Around The Globe
Geography Practice and enhance mapping skills by making maps of famous flights. One to research would be Amelia Earhart's flight in the summer of 1937. Go to www.firstflight.org to learn about her flight. You'll find information there as well about the Wright 1903 Flyer and the Spirit of St. Louis. After the maps are completed, display them in a timeline.

Map Skills
Students will be able to define maps, explain the need for maps, construct their own maps, and develop map skills while learning to appreciate the value of hard work in constructing their own maps.

Maps, Symbols and Legends
Students will interpret maps by using symbols found in the map legend.

How Does a Map Show Our World?
Students will understand that a map shows how a place looks from above and will be able to explain how to use a map key.