Lesson Plan Title : A Map of Mexico

Age Range: Grade 3 through grade 5 (Elementary)

Overview and Purpose: In this activity, students use Google maps to locate important cities and topographical features.

Objective: The student will be able to label a map of Mexico with important cities and topographical features.

Resources:

A map outline of Mexico for each student

Internet access to Google maps

Activities:

Have students use Google maps to create a map of Mexico. Have them label important cities and topographical features. When all the students are finished, review the maps together as a class.

Wrap Up:

To extend this activity, the class could create a 3-D map of Mexico using wood, paper mâche, and paint.