Me on the Map - AUSTRALIA - A Geography & Language Arts Project
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Description
This Australian Me on the Map resource is based on Joan Sweeney's book, Me on the Map. While this book is based on American Geography, it would be beneficial to read the book with the project, but it is not necessary. Students design a layered step book to represent their place on the map. You may then have them create an art project of themselves on the earth to match the cover of the book. It makes a great bulletin board display and is such a fun way to practice map skills!
This is an integrated language arts and social studies activity that I have designed and tested with both third and first graders. It was perfect for both and would work for all students between Kindergarten and Fifth Grade because it can easily be modified. You can instruct the students to simply illustrate each page in the step book as you guide them through it or you could have more advanced learners research and write about the location on each page.
The United States version of my Me on the Map Packet is my #1 best selling product of all time. I love knowing it is being used in so many classrooms, well...all over the map! By request, I have created this Australian Version for my friends Down Under. Please note this product is also available specifically for the United Kingdom, Canada, and the U.S..
THIS AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHY RESOURCE IS GREAT FOR:
◼️ independent work
◼️ whole group lessons
◼️ a world geography project
◼️ social studies unit
◼️ interactive notebook
◼️ map skills activities
◼️ an introductory mapping skills lesson
◼️ a supplement to my holidays around the world unit
◼️ remote learning tasks
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
✔ teaching guide with tips and instructions to support you with your lesson planning and delivery
✔ background templates that students glue or staple their flip book to in order to help create a polished, finished look
✔ geography printables flipbook that comes with options with and without writing lines so you can select which one works best for your group of students
✔ Me on the Map circular nesting circles which serves as an alternative to the rectangular flip book option
✔ optional globe and person clipart for the flipbook for younger students and for those who have trouble drawing or don’t enjoy it to color, cut out, and glue onto the finished product
✔ graphic organizers to help students organize their thinking and notes
✔ student booklet option that allows students to create a published book with a cover to show their learning
✔ maps (planet, continent, country, and provinces)
5 REASONS TEACHERS LOVE THIS AUSTRALIA RESOURCE:
► This Me on the Map resource provides a fun and interactive way for students to develop a beginning understanding of key geography concepts and skills.
► It comes with tons of different project options and resources so you can choose which ones work best for your students.
► It helps students connect their learning to themselves, which supports them in making sense of the social studies content.
► It makes a great bulletin board or wall display!
► Student love these types of hands-on learning activities so they will be engaged and on-task.
OTHER RESOURCES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
Teachers looking for resources related to Western Australia, Southern Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria, and Australian history may find this resource helpful.
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