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Teacher of this lesson: Christa Kovanis Group Members: Nicole Eagleston, Beth Ginsburg, Cooper Tisch, and Staci Schaffer Thematic Unit Theme/Title/Grade Level: Geography/ Maps, Globes, America and More/2nd Grade Group Wiki space address: sse3312geography.wikispaces.com Daily Lesson Plan Day/Title: Day 1/ Different types of maps Lesson Length: 45 minutes

The students will be introduced to the unit. The students will fill out a KWL chart//.// The students will be introduced to maps while reading Follow That Map! A first book of mapping skills by Scot Ritchie. || SS.2.G.1.Su.a: Recognize map elements on a pictorial map, such as pictures and title. SS.2.G.1.In.a: Identify map elements, such as the title, cardinal directions, and key/legend. SS.2.G.1.Pa.a: Recognize a picture or symbol on a drawing of a location. || //Design for Instruction// || 1.Anticipatory set- **SAY**: “I would like you all to get up, push in your chairs and stand directly behind your desks, facing towards them. Now, I would like everyone to take two steps to the right. Now take three steps backwards. Now take five steps to the left. Now everyone stay where you are and look around the room. Your classmates have all followed the same directions as you, but they are facing different directions and are in different spots of the room. By following what I said, you have stepped in different directions that have led you to the spot you are in. We can use maps to help us find directions to different places.”
 * =Learning Objectives= || The student will have basic knowledge of the three different types of maps.
 * **NCSS Theme/Next Generation Sunshine State Standards** || SS.2.G.1.1: Use different types of maps (political, physical, and thematic) to identify map elements.
 * Student Activities & Procedures

2. After doing this short activity with your class say, “This week in class we are learning all about geography. Can anyone tell me what geography is? We are going to be learning about different types of maps and how to use them. We will also be learning the different continents and oceans on our globe and where they are located. As well as learning about the state and city you live in, we will be learning about the Native Americans that use to live in this area. We will also be learning about latitude and longitude and how to use a compass. This week will be very exciting and you will learn so much about geography!”

3. Pass out a KWL chart to each student and explain to them that we will fill out the **K** and **W** part of the chart today. At the end of the week, on the last day the students will fill out the **L**earned part. Have students fill out the **K** and **W** part of their chart. Ask them to think of as many things they know about geography and also what they want to learn about geography. After they have finished this ask them to put this away.



4. Next, the teacher will read, Follow That Map! A first book of mapping skills by Scot Ritchie, to the students. Ask students to come to the front of the classroom so that they can see the book closely. If you have a way of projecting the book onto the board, that would also be great so each student can see closely. Begin to read the book and allow the students to see each page clearly. As you go through the book point out the legend, and compass and explain what these are. This book will introduce the use of mapping skills to the students. Explain to the students that they will be using these skills throughout the week.



5. Ask the students to return to their seats. Say- “Did any of you know that there are three different types of maps? Does anyone know of one? The three different types of maps are thematic, political and physical. Pass out one of each of the following three pictures of maps to each table.

Physical-

Political-



Thematic-



Ask the students to take a look at these maps and discuss what they see with their table partners. After a minute of discussion, ask the students to take a look at their physical map of the United States (Maps will be labeled). Say, “A physical map is a map that uses different shades of colors and lines to represent or show the many different terrain types of an area, such as the elevations and waters. The map we are looking at is a physical map of the United States that shows different types of land throughout our country. You can see that in our state of Florida, we have a wide variety of land types. We have grasslands and wetlands.”

Now have the students look at the political map. Say, “This is a political map. A political map is a map that shows lines defining countries, states or territories. It is unlike other maps in that its purpose is to show borders. The map we are looking at is of The United States and is shows the boundaries of the different states. It lets us see where Florida is in the country and also shows the borders of the state.”

Now have the students look at the thematic map. Say, “This is a thematic map. A thematic map has a main theme, such as weather conditions, population or even hotel coverage. Whatever the theme, you can look at the map and get a detailed idea of what each area has in reference to the theme. The map that we are looking at has the theme of average annual precipitation which is the yearly amount of rainfall. By looking at this map we can see that Florida falls into the range of 64 to 80 inches of rainfall each year. We know this by looking at the color of Florida on the map and comparing it to the colors of the legend in the lower left corner of the map. We will learn more about legends tomorrow.”

6. Hand out a 3-circle Venn Diagram to each student. Ask them to label each circle as physical, political and thematic. Then ask the students to write 2 facts in each circle including the “alike” circle. This will be the assessment for this lesson. When they have finished, ask them to put this away with their KWL chart.



7. Give specific praise to students for doing so well and learning so much in just one lesson. Say, “You all did such a great job today working together, listening and being active in class. Now we know what the three types of maps are. Tomorrow we will be learning how we can use maps, and you will even get to create your own map!” ||
 * == Resources/Materials == || * Follow That Map! A first book of mapping skills by Scot Ritchie
 * KWL chart
 * Venn Diagram
 * Thematic map of precipitation from []
 * Physical map from http://www.natgeomaps.com/us_physical.html.
 * Political map from []. ||
 * **Assessment** || Unit Pre-Assessment: Students will complete the "Know" and "Want to Know" sections of a K-W-L chart they will receive on the first day of the unit.

Unit Post-Assessment: Students will complete the "Learned" section of the K-W-L chart they completed on the first day of the unit.

Daily Lesson Plan Assessment: Students will complete a Venn Diagram on the three different types of maps. || Gifted/Talented: call on non-volunteer, higher-level students when asking questions and probe them for more in-depth answers. ||
 * == Exceptionalities == || ESOL/Students with Learning Differences: Use of visual aids, through pictures of different types of maps, use of children’s literature, graphic organizers, and group work.
 * == Discussion Notes == || * Make sure to have many students participate in answering probing questions
 * Ask gifted and talented students probing questions so that their needs for more in-depth concepts are met ||