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The [|lesson plan] I chose is from the [|USGS website], and is one of four in a series of all inclusive lesson plans. All four of the lessons contain printable maps and worksheets along with information on what could be easily made in to projector forms. The objectives for this lesson include understanding the map key, knowledge of physical boundaries both natural and man-made, understanding different types of maps including road maps, topographical maps and shaded relief maps and knowing their differing uses. Students will look at different types of maps for one specific region (Salt Lake City, but the lesson could easily be altered to another region) Then identify different features on the maps. Learn about the keys on both maps and identify characteristics on the maps using the keys. As a conclusion students will compare all of the maps for one location and see how they relate to each other. The lesson includes maps and worksheets as well as answers. This lesson is easily altered to many ability levels and can be done as mostly independent work, partner/group work or in a community-based classroom. The lesson’s efficacy is evaluated through worksheet correctness as classroom discussion or both. The lesson ends with a discussion that could easily lead into a follow-up activity that crosses subjects, such as math, creative writing, or art. __**Modifications:**__
 * ELL** – To aid students with limited English Skills, work with partners, or as a classroom with visual aids and translators when needed and available.
 * TAG**- For students who finish early, have available additional maps and small lists of clues to follow to find a location or natural feature.



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Comments (by Brittany): I love that this lesson plan includes several different types of maps so that students understand that maps don't just look like the typical road map. You mentioned follow-up activities for these lesson plans, but it might be nice to include art or creative writing with the lessons. This could help to better engage the students because they might get bored looking at slides and doing worksheets for four lessons. Adding an art project in could help keep students engaged and prepare them for the next lesson.

Comments (By Monica): This sounds like a great way to teach the different types of maps and their typical features. I think it's essential to include hands-on activities to reinforce the students' learning and motivate them to remember the material. You could also introduce the information as background necessary to complete a PBL lesson. If students are forced to apply the new information right away, it is more likely to "stick."