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The document outlines a lesson plan focused on map design and interpretation for Grade 3 students, emphasizing creativity, symbol usage, and spatial awareness. It includes activities such as a 'Map Walk' to explore real-world symbols and a project-based task to create a treasure map, fostering critical thinking and collaboration. Assessment criteria are provided, along with questions to enhance understanding of maps and their significance in navigation and geography.

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Lesson Plan

The document outlines a lesson plan focused on map design and interpretation for Grade 3 students, emphasizing creativity, symbol usage, and spatial awareness. It includes activities such as a 'Map Walk' to explore real-world symbols and a project-based task to create a treasure map, fostering critical thinking and collaboration. Assessment criteria are provided, along with questions to enhance understanding of maps and their significance in navigation and geography.

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- Creativity and effort in map design: 5 pts.


- Correct use of symbols: 5 pts.
- Clarity and neatness of labels: 5 pts.

Assessment Questions:
1. What symbols did you use on your map, and what do they represent?
2. How did you choose the landmarks for your map?
3. Why is it important to have symbols on a map?
Activity 2: "Map Walk"
Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning
Materials: none
Significance: This activity helps students connect their learning to real-life
experiences by exploring their environment.

Instructions:
1. Take a walk around the school or nearby area with your classmates.
2. As you walk, observe the different signs and symbols you see (e.g., stop
signsSubject,: directional English signs
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3. What did you learn about maps that you didn't know before?

Analysis:
Activity 1 - This activity fosters creativity while reinforcing map-reading skills,
allowing students to connect personally with the content. The students' ability to
present their maps emphasizes their understanding of symbols and spatial
relationships in their familiar environment.
Activity 2 - By interpreting an unfamiliar map, students develop critical thinking and
collaborative skills, as they must communicate and share ideas to reach a common
understanding. This approach enables them to recognize the importance of maps in
navigating new places.

Abstraction:
The objective emphasizes the importance of interpreting maps as a vital skill for
navigation and understanding spatial relationships. By engaging with maps and
symbols, students learn to visualize their environment effectively. Recognizing
patterns in map symbols and their meanings enhances their overall comprehension
of geography.
Concept 1: Map Symbols - Understanding map symbols is crucial for interpreting
maps accurately. Each symbol represents a specific feature, such as parks, schools,
or roads, which helps individuals navigate unfamiliar areas. Familiarizing students
with common symbols can deepen their appreciation for maps and their practical
applications.
Concept 2: Directions - Learning how to follow directions on a map involves
understanding cardinal directions (north, south, east, west). This foundational skill
not only aids in map reading but also enhances students' spatial awareness, making
it easier for them to orient themselves in their surroundings.

Application:
Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning
1. Task: Create a treasure map that leads to a hidden "treasure" in your classroom
or school. Use symbols to indicate landmarks and paths.
2. Task: Present your treasure map to a partner and explain how to navigate from
one point to another using the symbols.
Discussion: Discuss how maps can be used in real-life situations, such as finding
directions in a new city or planning a route for a family trip.

Assessment:
Teaching Strategy: Think-Pair-Share

Questions:
1. What are the key elements of a map?
2. How can understanding maps be beneficial in everyday life?
3. What challenges might someone face when interpreting a map for the first time?

For Higher Order Thinking Skills:

Questions:
1. Why is it important to use symbols on a map instead of words?
2. How can maps be used to promote environmental awareness?
3. In what ways can understanding maps help in emergency situations?

Answers:
1. Using symbols on a map makes it more concise and easier to read, allowing for
quick understanding of key features.
2. Maps can show areas of natural beauty or environmental concerns, promoting
discussions about conservation and responsible use of resources.
3. Understanding maps can help individuals quickly locate safe routes or emergency
services during a disaster, enhancing preparedness and response.

Assignment:
1. Create a simple map of your home using symbols to represent different rooms and
furniture. Label the symbols and be prepared to share your map with the class during
our next session.

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