I will let the students brainstorm for about 20 minutes and then we will begin our lesson on measuring. We will measure on the map the distances between each of the tribes we read about and our town. We will discuss real distances and measurements. I will then write on the board the actual mileage between each. The students will then measure and record in their math journals the different measurements of things in our room.
Examples are a desktop, a pencil, a tile square.
Over these two days the students will be working in their groups to prepare for their presentations. They may also use free time. Whatever items the students need for props or costumes. This will be our final day. It is our Native American activity day.