3.2.1+Lesson+1

= LESSON PLAN = created by: Geneva's Fabulous First Grade Team

__Core Objective/Standard__:
Create a map showing important sites or landmarks on a school or community

__Student learning objective__:
Today we are going to make a map of our classroom. We will include all of the important things in our room.

__Materials needed__:
Mapping Books- We suggest: -The Map Book (GR Level I) -Me on the Map! -Zoo Map (GR Level G) -The Key to Maps (GR Level L) * good for map keys! -Reading Maps (GR Level M) * good for showing maps and the real thing -Curious George Gets a Medal (HA Rey) -Make Way for Ducklings (McCloskey) Blank chart paper or poster board

__Teacher (To) directions/actions/instructions__:
-Read a book about maps

__Teachers/Students (With) actions__:
-Have students help create a list of important things in your classroom (ex: desks, windows, doors, et cetera) -As a class, put them where they belong on a map (use blank chart paper or poster board) -Be sure your map has a title, key, and a compass rose

__Students (By) actions/activities students will do during lesson__:
-Have students create their own map of the classroom with a title, key, and compass rose

__Assessment-these may be written, verbal, observations, etc__:
-Look at student maps -Project at home: Make a map of your bedroom (be sure to include: key, compass rose, main objects)