Maps, Directions, and Finding Places
A Geography Adventure for Year 1 Learning to Navigate Our World
What is a Map?
A map shows us places from above It helps us find where things are Maps have pictures and symbols We can use maps to go places
Let's Look at Our School Map!
Find our classroom Where is the playground? Can you spot the library? What about the office?
Important Map Symbols
Trees look like green circles Houses are small squares Roads are lines Water is blue wavy lines
Can You Find the Symbols?
Look at this map Point to a house Where do you see trees? Can you find the road?
Learning Left and Right
Hold up your left hand Now hold up your right hand Left and right help us give directions Practice pointing left and right
Left and Right Practice Game
Simon Says touch your left ear Point to something on your right Take two steps to the left Turn to your right
Basic Directions: North, South, East, West
North points up on a map South points down East points to the right West points to the left
Giving Directions
{"left":"Start at the red house\nGo straight ahead","right":"Turn left at the park\nStop at the blue house"}
Classroom Treasure Hunt
Follow the map to find the treasure Start at your desk Walk 5 steps forward Turn right and look under the blue chair
Finding Places in Our Community
The shop is next to the park The school is across from the library The post office is behind the bank Use landmarks to find your way
Role Play: Tour Guide Adventure
Welcome to Magic Land! The castle is north of the forest The dragon lives east of the mountain Can you help visitors find their way?
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