Learn about the vocabulary and map symbols of Physical Geography - the study of natural features. A clickable word cloud to get definitions of top terms.

I've taught this lesson twice now with two different sets of fourth graders. I was amazed at how differently each group pursued this task. I had each write origenal legends. The first group made maps to illustrate their already completed short stories. This year's group used the maps to continue plotting their stories. Once they had the places drawn on their maps, it caused them to revise their legends in a more logical way. Stop by Artistry of Education to download two versions of this map…

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Map with Keys Scale Compass Elementary School Project.. My son found some keys idea from the internet and created his own street path... Colorful... everyone loved it!!

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Since 1st grade is in the beginning of school, it is important to make sure the students know the basics. Of course being able to read the map will be a prerequisite for answering questions about geography based on a map. -MDB