Maps

Over the last couple weeks we have been learning about maps.  We have learned some of the different parts of a map such as; the compass, the map key, symbols, and title.  After we studied these different parts of a map, it was our turn to create our own maps.  The requirement of the map was that it have a title, compass rose, and a map key.  The students were allowed to create their own make believe town, and then they planned the town map out.  Finally, they took their plan and created a bigger map by using scraps of construction paper.  It has been a lot of fun going through this process!  Here are a few examples of our created towns.

Our map plans, and on the table our finished product

Recreating our maps

Adding details