Draw a simple map of the route from home to school (or another familiar route)
Exercise
Difficulty 5
~10 min
hist.gK.s.geo.draw_my_map.ex_01
Draw Complete Map
Prompt
Draw a map of your home-to-school route. Include: home, school, 3 landmarks, a key with 3 symbols, and a compass rose with N marked.
M-K-S-GEO-EX-14
Photograph
Sample finished K student map showing all 4 required elements as exemplar.
How it's presented
mode
draw complete map
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
home drawnschool drawn3+ landmarkskey with 3+ symbolscompass rose with Nroute arrow or path
Hints
- Start with home at one corner and school at the opposite corner.
- Use the symbol-sticker sheet for help if needed.
Misconceptions to watch
- Drawing in side-view instead of aerial/top-down
- Omitting the compass rose or key
- Mixing scale wildly
Used in lessons