Use nested scales to relate neighborhood, town/city, and region
Exercise
Difficulty 4
~10 min
hist.g3.f.geo.nested_scales.ex_01
Personal Map Creation
Prompt
Create your own map of one chosen scale (neighborhood OR town OR region). Include: TITLE + COMPASS ROSE + SCALE BAR + LEGEND (5 symbols) + GRID overlay.
How it's presented
mode
manipulative
Answer criteria
type
personal map
rubric
All 5 apparatus elements present + scale appropriately applied = mastery
Hints
- Start with the title.
- Add compass top-right.
- Add scale bar bottom-right.
- Add legend left.
- Light grid overlay.
Misconceptions to watch
- Children may skip an element - all 5 are required.
Used in lessons