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Physical and Political Maps Lesson Plan

The document outlines a lesson plan for teaching students the differences between physical maps, which show elevation and natural features, and political maps, which show boundaries of cities and countries, as well as how the two map types can be used together to answer geography questions. Key parts of the lesson include reviewing map types, comparing maps in partners, explaining map purposes, having students practice using the maps, and assessing understanding with an exit quiz.

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Physical and Political Maps Lesson Plan

The document outlines a lesson plan for teaching students the differences between physical maps, which show elevation and natural features, and political maps, which show boundaries of cities and countries, as well as how the two map types can be used together to answer geography questions. Key parts of the lesson include reviewing map types, comparing maps in partners, explaining map purposes, having students practice using the maps, and assessing understanding with an exit quiz.

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HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Sugar Grove Academy


8405 Bonhomme - Houston, TX 77074
Phone: 713-217-0214 - Fax: 713-771-9342

Teacher: Peacock Course/Period: ALL Date(s): 10/12/10


TAKS/TEKS Objective: SWBAT use physical and political maps to answer questions about
What will your students be able to do? geography.
Key Points: -Physical maps are used to show elevation and natural features of the
What main ideas or key questions will land.
you ask/show during instruction? -Political maps are used to show boundaries of cities, states, or
countries.
-Political and physical maps can be used together to answer questions
about geography. (Map alignment)

LESSON PLAN
Do Now
“What do you think are the main differences between a physical map and a political map?”
Engage

Vocabulary Words:
Physical Map (review)
Political Map (review)
Lead students through discovery

-Students and teacher review initial answers to the warm-up. Students are asked to keep their answers in
Explore

mind and to be prepared to revise them at the end of class.

-Students are placed in partners to complete an in-depth, teacher-guided comparison of one political map and
one physical map (both of Texas)

Teach the concept. (interaction, investment, interest.)


Explain

-Students complete a “think, pair, share” on the uses and purpose of a physical map. Students complete a
“think, pair, share” on the uses and purpose of a political map.

Students practice answering geography questions using the two types of maps together.
Students apply the information learned in the “explain” portion
Elaborate

-Students are asked to revise their initial warm-up answers: “What do you think are the main differences
between a physical and political map?”

Reflection, check for understanding


Evaluate

-Students take an exit quiz where they are asked a variety of map skills and content-based questions
pertaining and political and physical maps.

MODIFICATION

GT: In-depth critical thinking and reflection.


ESL: Guided learning, oral directives.
Sp. Ed: Oral administration of exit quiz based on IEP requirements. Further review.

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