Exploring Maps: Our World Awaits!
A Year 2 Geography Adventure Discovering our amazing world through maps
WALT: Understand what a map is
Maps are pictures of places from above They show us where things are Maps help us find our way Success Criteria: I can explain what a map shows Differentiation: Visual examples for all learners Extension: Compare different types of maps
Map Detective Activity
Look at the classroom from above Draw a simple map of our classroom Include desks, door, and windows Working Towards: Draw 2-3 main items Expected: Draw 5-6 classroom features Greater Depth: Add symbols and labels
WALT: Identify key features on a map
Maps use symbols and pictures Blue lines show rivers and water Green areas show parks and forests Brown shows mountains and hills Success Criteria: I can spot 3 different map symbols Extension: Create your own map symbols
Our Local Area Map
Where do you live?
Can you find your street on the map? What's near your house? How would you get to school? Differentiation: Point and show for some, explain routes for others
WALT: Use simple directions
North, South, East, West are directions Left and right help us navigate Forward and backward show movement Success Criteria: I can use 2 direction words Differentiation: Body movements for kinesthetic learners Extension: Use compass directions
Treasure Hunt Directions
Follow the map to find treasure Use direction words to guide friends Start at the big tree Working Towards: Use left/right only Expected: Use 3-4 direction words Greater Depth: Create directions for others
Maps vs Real Places
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Our Amazing World Adventure!
We learned what maps are We can use direction words We found places on maps Maps help us explore our world Success: We are all map explorers now! Next: We'll explore different countries and continents!