Map Skills Lesson & Activities Print and Digital Bundle

If you are in need of a low prep map skills lesson and practice activities, this bundle includes both print and digital options to meet your various needs. Your students will gain an understanding of key terms and understandings and will have an opportunity to read, analyze, and apply their knowledge of geographic features with various practice activities included throughout. This bundle includes a Google Slides digital option as well as a printable student booklet with practice activities integrated throughout. Answer keys are included!

This resource covers:

:: What are directions?

:: Directions in your space

:: How does a map help me?

:: Your knowledge of maps

:: What is a globe?

:: The continents

:: Label the continents (print versions and drag & drop digital)

:: What is satellite imagery (Google Earth link)

:: What are map projections?

:: What is a political map?

:: What is a physical map?

:: What is a topographic map?

:: Road maps, climatic maps, and economic and resource maps

:: Location vs. place

:: Determine your location and place using Google Earth (included in digital version)

:: Why maps are helpful

:: How maps communicate

:: Large scale vs. small scale (fill in the blank)

:: Parts of a map

:: Label the map (print version fill in the blank and digital drag & drop)

:: Cardinal directions

:: Relative Location (read the map and fill in the blank)

:: Compass rose

:: Determine the photo direction (digital version uses Google Earth)

:: Explore Machu Picchu on Google Earth (included in the digital version)

:: What is a map scale?

:: How to find distance on Google Earth (included in digital version)

:: How to find area and perimeter on Google Earth (included in digital version)

:: Distance, area, and perimeter practice on Google Earth (included in digital version)

:: Use the map scale on U.S. map (included in print version)

:: What are map grids?

:: Use the map grid (determine and fill in the blank)

:: Lines of latitude and longitude

:: Equator and Prime Meridian

:: What are hemispheres?

:: Determine the hemisphere (print version fill in the blank and digital drag & drop)

:: How to find coordinate directions

:: Determine the coordinate directions (fill in the blank)

:: How do time zones work?

:: Determine United States time zones (fill in the blank)

:: Maps then and now (analyze historical maps of United States)

:: Time-lapse (analyze the map about deforestation)

:: Make connections using Google Earth Timelapse (included in digital version)

:: What are resource maps?

:: Analyze the economic map (fill in the blank)

:: Read the road map (fill in the blank)

:: Reflection

This Resource Includes:

:: Digital version (Google Slides)

:: Print version (printable student booklet or just print the pages you need)

:: Informational text with key terms bolded

:: Lots of practice opportunities

:: Video links to go more in-depth

:: Answer keys & grading rubric

CLICK THE GREEN PREVIEW BUTTON FOR MORE DETAILS

How it Works:

This lesson and activities can be conducted teacher-led or shared with students as an independent assignment. Everything is set up for you. This resource is LOW PREP and would even make great sub plans. Everything is set up to move through the concepts in an organized way so that your students are applying what they learn as they move through the lesson.

Digital Version: All work is completed digitally, so no printing is necessary. Your students will complete this in edit mode of Google Slides, however, this can be set up on various LMS. Please note that students will need to access Google Earth™ to complete the digital version. Google Earth™ can be accessed on a desktop using Chrome as the browser. If using a tablet or smartphone, simply download the Google Earth App before starting the activity. Your students will also need access to YouTube to view the video clips. This activity also uses several other online maps. All links are set up within the activity and are editable.

Print Version: Just print the booklet and triple staple. The booklet is structured with informational text and practice opportunities integrated throughout. You can also print just the pages you need. There are also additional video links and online map links included within the teacher file to help you enhance the lesson.

Standards Alignment:

:: Common Core Standards for Reading Informational Text

:: Washington State Geography Standards Grades 6-8

:: Can be used as a cross-curricular activity as it fits many different standards

Answer Keys & Grading Rubric:

Answer keys for the map skills practice are included! A grading rubric is also included for short answer responses that assess: accuracy, thoroughness, validity, and writing conventions.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out prior to purchasing. I can be reached directly by email at: michellemcdonald9515@gmail.com

Thank you!

Michelle McDonald, B.A.E.

Social Studies Education, K-12

Elementary Education K-8

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Connect with Me:

Instagram @mrsmichellemcdonald

Facebook: Michelle McDonald- Strategic Educational Services

Blog: StrategicEducationalServices.com

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Follow me on TpT to be the first to learn about new products, sales, and discounts. Follow Michelle McDonald