Grade Level/Subject: K/ Social Studies describe surroundings Essential Standard and Objective

Pre-Planning Topic: Use geographic representations and terms to

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K.G.1Use geographic representations and terms to describe surroundings. K.G.1.1 Use maps to locate places in the classroom, school and home. K.G.1.4 Identify locations in the classroom using positional words (near/far, left/right, above/beneath, etc.). Students will be able to label maps. They will be able to follow along with the 5-7 minute long lecture on maps and geography. They will be able to sit and watch the Dora the Explorer Clip about maps. This lesson will help the students understand globalization. This is a way for students to know their surroundings and be aware. This lesson will provide a way for the students to discover their neighborhood and find where they live in it. They must know what the school they are currently attending is called. They must also know where their classroom is inside of the school. They must also know their neighborhoods name. Surrounding, map, geography, near, far, above, beyond, behind, left, right etc. Color coded map slide on the smart board Dora the Explorer video clip Examples of maps and gps Using the school and classroom Big paper to create a big map of the school. Dora the Explorer Smart board lesson plans Book Content and Strategies Lesson Introduction I will grasp the students attention by reading a story about pirates and their treasure maps. This will get them engaged. Lesson Development I will give the students simple maps of the classroom, and they will be required to explore the classroom with their map in order to find small prizes. This will help them to grasp map concepts. I will ask the students how they found their prizes, and ask them questions such as which direction did you turn? or How did you know the prize was where it was? This will be an opportunity for the student to show what they know and see if they know any key terms.

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In order to have a deeper understanding of maps, the students will have to practice more. They will make maps of the whole school, of the classroom, and their house. They will have to use the correct words to describe their surroundings as well. I will make sure the maps are large print. I will make sure everywhere in the school the students walk to are ADA approved. I will have the students in small groups working, so there is more time for each student to understand and let me help them as a whole. Lesson Evaluation Students will be able to create an accurate map of the classroom and the school. They will have met the objectives. They will also be able to use the correct words to describe their surroundings.

L. Ausband 2011