This month, in second grade, the teachers I've been working with decided to really amp up the hands on instruction to solidify the connections students make when learning about landforms and maps.
Students learned about various landforms and then created maps that included them....but these were no ordinary maps! These maps were for Ozobot travelers. Guided by a set of map specifications, students created and illustrated these maps. Some maps even included smaller versions of the landforms made with air dry clay. In this lesson, the students also practiced what they'd learned about using rulers. A highlight - at the end of this unit, students were given the choice of which landform they'd like to see in person given the chance. Then, we went on virtual field trips to a volcano, a waterfall, and a canyon. They were in awe. And I'm pretty sure they will not soon forget what they learned.
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