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Mapping Unit Download a printable version:[| iPod_unit.doc]


 * Unit Title: Mapping with Technology **

1.) A.4.1 - Students will use reference points, latitude and longitude, direction, and scale to locate positions on various representations of the surface of the United States. 2.) A.4.2 - Locate on a map or globe physical features such as continents, oceans, mountain ranges, and land forms, natural features such as resources, flora, and fauna; and human features such as cities, states, and national borders. 1.) A.4.1 Use common media and technology terminology and equipment 2.) A.4.3 Use a computer and productivity software to organize and create information 3.) A.4.4 Use a computer and communications software to access and transmit information 4.) A.4.5 Use media and technology to create and present information Webquest Webquest activity sheets Computers Internet Google Maps (software) iPod touch (for each student) Compass (free iPod application) GPS Ally ($0.99 iPod application) BrainPop account (for each student) Google Earth (software) Project rubric **
 * Objectives: **
 * Students will write specific and concise step-by-step directions from one destination to another.
 * Students will create an interactive map using Google Earth to demonstrate their ability to locate a specific area based on an interest topic.
 * Students will identify longitude and latitude for five different locations.
 * 4th Grade State Standards – Social Studies: **
 * 4th Grade State Standards – Technology: **
 * Materials Needed: **

Procedures: ** =I. Day One (60 mins.)=

2. Give one example of a specific use map.
=II. Day Two (45 mins.)=

3. Explore different visual points linked within step-by-step directions
=III. Day Three (45 mins.)=

a) Students will give feedback on the directions their partner wrote, explaining what directions were clear and which were hard to follow.
=IV. Day Four (45 mins.)=

1. Students will be assigned one location/playground equipment to flag with the latitude and longitude data.
===2. When all students have flagged their location, students would have to visit each site, check if the data is correct according to their GPS information and initial the flag with a + or – to state whether or not the data is correct.===

2. Students will take the quiz that follows the video and the quiz scores will be sent to the teacher’s e-mail.
=V. Day Five (60 mins.)=

2. Refer to the example “Map of the Fallen”
=VI. Day Six (30 mins.)=

2. Make a list of words/phrases to use in search engines
=VII. Day Seven (continue research) (45 mins.)=

3. Bibliography information must also be written down to use in Google Earth
=VIII. Day Eight (continue research) (45 mins.)=

3. Bibliography information must also be written down to use in Google Earth
= = =IX. Day Nine (continue research) (45 mins.)=

3. Bibliography information must also be written down to use in Google Earth
= = =X. Day Ten – Google Earth Maps (60 mins.)=

b) [|www.horizon4reas.blogspot.com]
= = =XI. Days 11 through 15 – Class Presentations (45 mins. each day)=

2. Students are graded based on Google Earth Map research, information, and presentation
1.) Web Quest activity sheet 2.) Exit Slip (purposes of maps) 3.) Partner feedback on written directions 4.) BrainPop quiz (longitude & latitude) 5.) Google Earth Map (project)
 * Assessment: **
 * Rubric attached
 * Mapping & writing components graded together


 * Download rubric here:[|Making A Map_rubric.doc]