Term 4 Week 5

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are Interpreting maps.
• We are classifying terms that relate to mapping skills

I am an active learner as I know what I need to learn, where I am with that learning and what my next learning steps are:

• Emerging:
  
  • I know what I am learning and why
  • I can use evidence to identify where I am with my learning
  • I can use evidence to identify my next learning steps
• Growing:
  
  • I can describe what I am learning and why, using our shared language for learning; GREAT Ako
  • I can use evidence to describe where I am with my learning
  • I can use evidence to plan and take my next learning steps

Learning Intentions:

• Students will be able to define key mapping terms.
• Students will be able to use an atlas to find and interpret maps.
• Students will be able to use mapping skills to answer questions and solve problems.

Success Criteria:

• Students will be able to define at least five key mapping terms.
• Students will be able to use an atlas to find and interpret maps of at least three different types.
• Students will be able to use mapping skills to answer at least three questions about a given map.

• Introduce students to some key mapping terms, such as:

• Legend
• Scale
• Latitude
• Longitude
• Cardinal directions
• Intermediate directions
• Using an Atlas:
• Show students how to use an atlas to find and interpret maps.
• Explain the different symbols and colours that are used on different types of maps.
• Practice using the atlas by finding and interpreting specific maps, such as a map of the world, a map of New Zealand, and a map of their local area.
• Compass directional skills on the GC.
  
• Atlas scavenger hunt.