9/26 Reflecting on Basic Map Skills

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.

Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will 

• demonstrate understanding of basic map skills.
• identify your strengths and weaknesses regarding basic map skills.
• reflect, through writing, on the importance of map skills to the study of geography

Why?

• To develop your skills to efficiently access geographic information.
• To become more aware of yourself as a learner.
• To practice writing skills.
• To develop a positive digital footprint.

DIRECTIONS

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2.  Open the document found at this link.      1 minutes

3.  In the document, scroll to direction # 6.  Read through it & ask for clarification.       5 minutes

4.  In your social studies folder, create a new document. Title it map skills reflection. In at least one paragraph, respond to the prompts.        20 minutes

5.  If you are waiting, go to the next direction, as we will do this together.  Digital footprint: purposeful and intentional.       10 minutes

6. Edit & revise - post.       10 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• Share your blog post with me?
• Why do you think basic map skills are important for learning about geography?