1 Group Management Students work in dyads to perform peer editing tasks. Students trade the drafts of their maps, and edit the work of their peer, marking mislabeled landmarks. Time Management Teacher teaches how to save and retrieve files and reviews how to use Kid Pix draw a week ahead of time. Brainstorm in small groups what they would see in a neighborhood. Students make list on chart paper.
Teacher leads total group discussion of landmarks around school and neighborhood.
Day 2 Review list of landmarks. Groups prioritize landmarks. Present priorities and rational for importance. Day 3 Teacher models how to make a simple map on overhead. Students practice rough draft on paper including landmarks and labeling of landmarks.