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Community Maps

Grade 1Social Studies45 min

Learning Objective

I can use symbols to show places on a map of my community, and explain what each symbol means.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

4 min

Learn About Maps - Symbols, Map Key, Compass Rose

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Draw a square. If this square represents the school on your community map, what does it mean? Draw a tree. If this tree represents the park on your community map, what does it mean? ”

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