Together we can learn how to draw maps and learn why maps are important! If you are a teacher, please check out the links and videos under "Teacher Resources."

*Students- scroll down to "Student Content" to get started!

NC Essential Standards- Social Studies

1st Grade Social Studies Geography and Environmental Literacy

1.G.1 Use geographic representations, terms and technologies to process information from a spatial perspective.

EX.1.G.1 Identify locations within the school environment.

2nd Grade Social Studies Geography and Environmental Literacy

2.G.1 Use geographic representations, terms and technology to process information from a spatial perspective.

EX.2.G.1 Use geographic representations and terms to describe surroundings.

Teachers, this content is part of a flipped instruction lesson format. If you're new to Flipped instruction, check out these short introduction videos.

Students this is your Homework for Night 1. Please only watch this first video and complete your map to turn in tomorrow. The rest of the videos will be Homework for Night 2.

Please follow the link for the 4 videos and 2 games in order. These videos and games will build on the new skills you've been practicing in class this week. There are also extra videos and activities if you want to learn more!

These are not required but take a look if you are really excited about maps!

EXTENDED CONTENT STANDARDS. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/extended/

The Flipped Classroom Model. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from https://youtu.be/ojiebVw8O0g

Flipped Instruction Introduction- FlipClip#1. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from https://youtu.be/LFfdq4axx20

Early Education : Teaching Map Skills. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from https://youtu.be/9o-Y239RhEE

Grades 2-3: Map Skills | Scholastic.com. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/grades-2-3-map-skills

Map Making. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/map-making

Map Skills. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from http://geography.pppst.com/mapskills.html

First Grade Lesson on Maps! (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from https://youtu.be/Xp_12G8uyEQ

First Grade Lesson for Relative Size on Maps. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from https://youtu.be/7oaOQGc2iOU

2nd Grade Understanding and Making Maps Symbols. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from https://youtu.be/v9nOie2mmr0

Where is Japan? (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/WhereIsJapan/skills011.htm

Me on the map by Joan Sweeney. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from https://youtu.be/b0cjSXC2rHE

There's a Map on My Lap!: All About Maps. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from https://youtu.be/NazvXwWumaQ

The Cat in the Hat Can Map This & That! | PBS KIDS. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from http://pbskids.org/catinthehat/games/mapthisandthat.html

Arthur . Games . Go! George Go! | PBS Kids. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/gogeorgego/gogeorgego.html

Learn Reading Maps. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from https://youtu.be/0oLTciel5DM

How to Draw a Treasure Map. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2016, from https://youtu.be/hF3jKjqsm58