Before the Unit
TEACHERS
Use this short activity to introduce students to the concept of a map and other associated characteristics such as the cardinal directions. It can also be used to assess their ability to think spatially and understand relative location.
Materials Needed: Paper and pencil
Draw a map of your classroom. Include features like your teacher’s desk, the whiteboard, the door, and student tables or desks. Once you’ve completed the map, put a star where you sit and triangle where your teacher sits. From your seat, how would you get to your teacher’s desk?