What Are the Parts of a Map and What Do They Tell Us?
Mystery
Historians explain. In this lesson, students will learn key vocabulary to help them understand the parts of a map. They will have the opportunity to analyze…
Overview
Historians explain. In this lesson, students will learn key vocabulary to help them understand the parts of a map. They will have the opportunity to analyze primary source maps to help answer the mystery question: “What are the parts of a map and what do they tell us?”
A narrated slide deck is now available for this Mystery!
Grade Levels
- K-5
Learning Objectives
- Explain the components of a map
- Analyze primary sources to determine key details
- Ask questions about a specific topic
- Use evidence to answer the question: “What are the parts of a map and what do they tell us?”