4th Grade
This classroom would be located in an elementary school with a class size of 18-21 students. The social studies curriculum would be focused on Indiana history. The students are new to learning about maps and how to read them. In earlier grades they would have created a map from home to school, but without the technical information that is included on atlases and maps.
This activity will help the students create a tour of Indiana without leaving the classroom. They will also be able to help their parents plan their next trip.
6th Grade
This classroom would be located in a middle school and the teacher would see a new group of 25-30 students every 50 minutes. The students should be familiar with reading maps and now learning about Europe. These students are also familiar using the internet to help with research.
This activity will help the students understand what is involved with planning a trip overseas and discover all the sites that can be seen while there.
This classroom would be located in an elementary school with a class size of 18-21 students. The social studies curriculum would be focused on Indiana history. The students are new to learning about maps and how to read them. In earlier grades they would have created a map from home to school, but without the technical information that is included on atlases and maps.
This activity will help the students create a tour of Indiana without leaving the classroom. They will also be able to help their parents plan their next trip.
6th Grade
This classroom would be located in a middle school and the teacher would see a new group of 25-30 students every 50 minutes. The students should be familiar with reading maps and now learning about Europe. These students are also familiar using the internet to help with research.
This activity will help the students understand what is involved with planning a trip overseas and discover all the sites that can be seen while there.