Map Skills Intermediate | Grids, Longitude & Latitude, Types of Maps | Boom Deck (2024)

Advancing the understanding and use of maps means hands-on work with visuals and structured practice. It requires different reading skills, in addition to text reading. Even with today’s technology, the reading of maps is essential, and these slides make teaching or practicing a breeze while engaging intermediate learners.

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8 informational slides (which makes them great for teaching)

8 slides on applying the reading of intermediate directions with various maps, 3 slides on reading map keys or legends

6 slides to apply kinds of maps to use

3 slides applying Mimal or Mr. Baker Man

5 slides applying map scale

5 slides using grid reading

6 slides applying longitude and latitude

Assign all or parts for differentiation. The maps were created with student interests in mind. If using a projecting device, these make great introductory lessons or supplements to your curriculum. The click-to-respond and drag-and-drop responses are easy, and the self-checking makes teacher work a breeze.

Social Studies TEKS: 2.5(A), 2.5(B), 2.18(B), 3.4(A), 3.4(B), 3.4(C), 3.14(C), 3.15(E)

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