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Journal Maps Lesson PlanJournal Maps Lesson Plan
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Edgate
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5th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2000
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Journal Maps

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Inspire your class to look at their environments as if they were seeing them for the first time in order to gain a better understanding of the concept of perspective. After exploring their communities and keeping a journal of major features, young learners discuss their descriptions and the activity of journal mapping. They then exchange ideas and construct maps based on the descriptions of their classmates.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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perspective, geographic perception, geographic relevance, english language arts

Pros

  • Involves hands-on, inquiry-based activities
  • Engaging lesson

Cons

  • Instructor will need to provide contextual information on the Lewis and Clark expedition

Common Core

W.5.3.d W.6.3.d W.7.3.d W.8.3.d W.9-10.3.d W.11-12.3.d

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