Students discover how to interpret maps. In this geography skills lesson, students explore geographic themes as they complete worksheet activities regarding road maps, shaded relief maps, and topographic maps.

Young scholars research and discuss symbols and features of their state. They create a mural representing their state and design a quarter for their state.

Students practice describing someone using their physical characteristics and others try to select the person they are describing.

Second graders draw maps of their playground, noting objects such as trees and play equipment. Working in groups, they make maps of different parts of the school and assemble them into a schoolwide map. They make maps on a field trip to...