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Map It Out

Elements of a Map

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 4th Grade

In this lesson, students examine a map of Oklahoma and complete a scavenger hunt to find objects on the map. Students learn important map-related vocabulary and extend their learning by creating a map of the classroom. Learning is assessed when students answer a reflection question. Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Map It Out

Elements of a Map

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 4th Grade

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 4.2.1, 4.2.1A
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Time Frame 1-3 class period(s)
What's in a Word?

Affixes and root words

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 5th Grade

This lesson will take learners through the discovery of various word parts. Throughout the lesson students will be able to connect parts of a word they are familiar with to help understand unknown vocabulary through context clues. Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
What's in a Word?

Affixes and root words

Subject Subject

  • English/Language Arts

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 5th Grade

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 5.4.R.2, 5.4.R.3
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Time Frame 2 class periods