Group+2


 * Stage 1 - Identify Desired Results**
 * TOPICS: HERE I AM; MAPPING SKILLS; NEAR AND FAR; PLACES**
 * I can identify a globe.**
 * I can identify a map.**
 * I can locate and name my state on a map of the United States.**
 * I can look at pictures of places and describe them.**
 * I can use directional words to tell where something is located.**
 * I can explain what a "birds eye view" is and identify maps that show a bird's eye view.**
 * I can locate land and water on a map.**
 * Stage 2 - Determine Acceptable Evidence**
 * ASSESSMENTS:**
 * Completed book.**
 * Map of bedroom/classroom.**
 * Oral assessment: Why do we need maps/globes?**
 * Written assessment: Circle the picture of a map. Underline the picture of a globe.**
 * ORQ- If you were here, which direction would you have to go to get to the sink? (have a classroom map with an X showing here)**
 * Students write or say the direction.**
 * Color in the state of Kentucky. Have a map of the United States.**
 * Stage 3 - Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction**
 * ACTIVITIES:**
 * Read __Me On the Map__ by Joan Sweeney; __Where Do I Live?__ by Neil Chesanow**
 * Create book breaking down I can statements.**
 * page 1 I live at**
 * _. (fill in just street) draw a picture of house and their neigboring houses**
 * page 3 I live in**
 * . (color in Kentucky on map and write/trace Kentucky on line) have a map of the United States on page**
 * page 5 I live in**
 * . (color in the land green/ water blue and write/trace Earth on line) have a picture of the Earth on page.**
 * Share a variety of maps with students and the globe. Maps should include: the world, continent, states, state, city, street around school, school map.**
 * Create a map of the classroom (whole group)**
 * Create a map of their bedroom (homework project)**
 * Create a map of playground (whole group)**


 * Read __As the Crow Flies__ by Gail Hartman**
 * Chart directional words we hear/read. Make symbols to provide a visual.**
 * Revisit Classroom Map- use directional words to move around the room.**
 * write directions to a place in the classroom**
 * Revisit School Map- use directional words to move around the school.**
 * write a direction to a place in the school**
 * ??Why do we need maps?? How does a map help us??**
 * Reread __As the Crow Flies__**
 * Talk about a birdseye view.**
 * Look for major landforms. Make a T chart of landforms: Water/Land**
 * How are these alike and/or different?**