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.