Lesson plan - Mapping my journey to school

Encourage kids to use their senses to really enjoy and ‘rediscover’ their journey to school.  

Students will have fun creating a personal map that reflects the path they took and all the things they discovered on their way to school.

Year Level: 3 to 9

Learning outcomes

Students will be able to: 

• understand how to read a street map and know that symbols are used to represent different locations;
• use a map to find the location of both their home and school; 
• choose the fastest, or most scenic route to take from home to school, using a map;
• use their senses to better connect to the world around them; and
• create a personal map that reflects their journey to school.