Mapping the Polar Regions

This week we worked on the social studies standards "I can create a simple map," and "I can read a simple map."  We also continued to work on the polar region vocabulary words: North Pole, South Pole, Arctic, and Antarctic/Antarctica.  We used our prior knowledge to write these vocabulary words on the Promethean Board.  As a class we labeled the map.  Then we talked about the new term "key" and how it gives us information about the map.  Students helped create a key for our class map.  

Then each student got their own individual piece of paper and drew their own map.  Students were asked to draw a map of planet Earth, add at least 4 labels, and to create a key for their map. 

In addition, we spent the week learning what it means to be an editor.  All of the students edited their book version of Eric Carle's "From Head to Toes."  This coming week, students will be studying Eric Carle's painting and illustration techniques, as well as create their own Eric Carle inspired illustration for the cover.  You will get to see their final copies at the students Polar Animal open house next Friday, February 28th.  

Have a great week!

Mrs. Julie Atkin