Understand that a map is a small picture that stands for a real place
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~2 min hist.gK.s.geo.map_concept.ex_02

Trace Route On Map

MG-4 Map
Neighborhood Map Anchor — teacher-drawn 24x36-inch watercolor aerial map of the school's actual neighborhood within a 4-

Neighborhood Map Anchor — teacher-drawn 24x36-inch watercolor aerial map of the school's actual neighborhood within a 4-block radius. Shows the school at center, with library, park, grocery, post office, place(s) of worship, fire station, and 6-8 named streets in clear watercolor. Includes a 5-element key: school icon, library book icon, park tree icon, grocery cart icon, place-of-worship dome/cross/star/crescent icon. Compass rose in upper-right corner with N/S/E/W and 'NORTH IS UP' label.

Prompt

Look at the MG-4 Neighborhood Map. Use your finger to trace from school to library. Tell me what you pass on the way.

M-K-S-GEO-EX-21 Map
MG-4 Neighborhood Map laid flat on table; child traces route from school symbol to library symbol with finger along the

MG-4 Neighborhood Map laid flat on table; child traces route from school symbol to library symbol with finger along the brown road-line.

How it's presented
mode trace route on map
Answer criteria
type observational rubric
criteria
traces accurate routenames at least 1 thing passeduses map vocabulary
Hints
  1. Start at the school symbol.
  2. Follow the road symbol toward the library.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Tracing through buildings instead of along roads
  • Going the wrong direction