Lesson Plan

Great Grids

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Learners use grid boxes as a measurement tool and discover how grids are used for mapmaking and scaling down an area. They begin by attempting to draw a model shape drawn by the teacher by using the gridding process. At the conclusion of the activity, learners consider how their process relates to that of map makers.

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Pros
  • Activity can be incorporated with any unit on exploration or historical expeditions
Cons
  • No content-based background information or instructional materials provided for instructor or student
  • Requires preparation of materials (poster-sized and small graph paper)