Lesson Plan

(Derek Witmer/ 1st grade Social Studies/

9/23/14)

I.

Topic:

The students will learn about a compass, maps, keys and their
purpose.

II.

Objectives/Standards:
Given Teacher instruction, the students will be able to identify the
different directions on compass Rose to 75% accuracy, and
read/interpret a map key to 85% accuracy (Standard 7.1.1.A Identify
Geographic tools.)

III.

Teaching Procedures:
(3 Minutes) Anticipatory Set:
A. Students will be asked if they know what a map is. The Teacher then
will show the students a map of the United States and ask if the
students are able to point to the state they live in.

B. The teacher will point to a compass rose on the map and ask if the
students know
what it is, or what it does.

(10 Minutes) Development:

A. The teacher will explain that a map is a way of knowing and
identifying your
surroundings.
B. The teacher will show a compass rose and explain that it is a way of
knowing which
way to go to get to your destination.
C. The teacher will also explain the purpose of a map key, to represent
locations by certain symbols.

(10 minutes) Guided Practice:

A. The students will be given a worksheet where they, with a partner,
will work to
determine where the different pieces of a compass go, and
use it to find locations
on a map. Students will also circle, underline,
box, star, etc. different symbols from map
key on the actual map.

Worksheet: (
http://printables.familyeducation.com/tv/printables/orange/ss-171.pdf )
- Modification to worksheet: (Add map key with symbols for tree,
mountain, road, etc.)
B. The teacher will circulate the room and assist students who are
having trouble.

(7 minutes) Independent Practice:

A. The students will be given a worksheet with a blank cut-able
compass rose and will be
asked to glue the directions in the right place.
Worksheet: (
http://printables.familyeducation.com/tv/printables/orange/ss-3.pdf )
B. The teacher will circulate the room and give assistance as needed to
students who
may be struggling.

(5 minutes) Closure:
The Teacher will draw a big map on the board with a key and ask
students to read the
key and point to different locations on the
map.

IV.

Materials:

Compass worksheet, map worksheet (with modifications), chalk,

scissors, glue, map of
the United States with compass rose and key,
pencils or crayons, compass

V.

Adaptations/Plan Modifications:

Teacher will have an interpreter to help student understand with

hearing impairment to understand what is being taught. While working with
partners, interpreter will work
with student.

VI.

Evaluation:

A. Formative: Teacher will take note on how the students are

participating during group
work, partner work. The evaluation will not be
scored.
B. Summative: Teacher will assess students on their ability to correctly
identify the directions on a compass rose. Assessment will be given the next
day.

VII. Reflection:
A. Student were the students able to identify the correct locations on
a compass rose to 75% accuracy?
B. Teacher Did the students remain on task? Did the students
understand directions for assignments? Should I make changes for
next year?