Map Matcher
Focus on Elements
Below are the learning targets for “Map Matcher.”
For Students
I can analyze data on both reference and thematic maps.
I can describe the relationship between data on reference and thematic maps.
For Teachers
Students will critically analyze reference and thematic maps to discover patterns in the
data.
Students will compare and contrast the data between a reference and a thematic map
describing how the maps’ data relate to each other.
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POV Pairs
Focus on Elements
Below are the learning targets for “POV Pairs.”
For Students
I can make maps to persuade others that have different points of view.
I can compare maps to tell why maps have different information depending on the map’s
purpose.
For Teachers
Students will design maps to persuade an audience while taking into consideration the
audience’s point of view.
Students will compare and contrast two maps, explaining how the maps’ purpose
influences the information found on it (authorial intent).
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Sneaky Spy in Doglandia
Focus on Elements
Below are the learning targets for “Sneaky Spy in Doglandia.”
For Students
I can go from one place to another using:
Cardinal directions.
Relative directions.
Landmarks.
A compass rose.
I can use a scale to determine distance on a map.
For Teachers
Students will navigate from one location to another in multiple steps by:
Giving and following cardinal directions (e.g. north, south, east, west).
Giving and following relative directions (e.g. left, right, straight).
Using landmarks.
Using a compass rose.
Students will determine distance between two locations on a map using a scale.
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State Mastermind
Focus on Elements
Below are the learning targets for “State Mastermind.”
For Students
I can analyze information from a variety of thematic maps to help answer a question.
I can explain my reasoning using evidence from thematic maps.
For Teachers
Students will justify their decisions based on the data layers considered to solve the
problem.
Students will interact with thematic maps with physical and human features.
Physical features include:
Human features include:
• Bodies of water.
• Buildings.
• Landforms.
• Roads.
• Vegetation.
• Population.
• Weather and climate.
• Socioeconomic status.
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World Maker
Focus on Elements
Below are the learning targets for “World Maker.”
For Students
I can create a story and support it with evidence from my map.
I can make a map and use it to share information. The map will have:
A title.
A compass rose.
The author’s name.
The date.
A map legend.
Symbols.
For Teachers
Students will write a detailed text that aligns with the details of their map.
Students will create a map that includes a title, orientation, author, date, and symbols
(TOADS).
Note: Orientation refers to establishing spatial relationships (i.e. challenge the
students to understand that “north” and “up” are not synonymous).
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