Books!
Use trade books like my favorite book, Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney! There is a new edition out with lovely new illustrations! Make sure you check out many of the accompanying projects available on Teachers pay Teachers!
Create Maps
Create a map of your classroom using this activity from National Geographic!
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Technology
Use technology like this Make a Map in Google Drive resource from Julie Smith!
Other
The USGS (US Geologic Survey) has tons of activities for all age levels!
Globes
Puzzles
If you’re looking for a complete geography unit which would be perfect for grades 2, 3 and 4heck out this Geography and Mapping Unit ! Students will learn about:
- compass rose
- cardinal directions
- how to use a map
- how to make a map
- about the seven continents
- 5+1 oceans (don’t forget the Southern Ocean)
- Major Rivers and Mountain Ranges
- Where these locations can be found on a world map
- Important vocabulary
Check out images of all of the activities included below!
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And you might want to read this related blog post:
What is your favorite activity or resource for teaching geography? Comment and let us know!
