Fun with Maps

          Module 1: Introduction to Maps

Section 1: What Is a Map?
- Lesson 1: Map Basics  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learning what a map is and why it helps us see our world.
- Lesson 2: Map Materials  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Discovering simple map tools like paper and pencils.

Section 2: Why Do We Use Maps?
- Lesson 1: Maps in Daily Life  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding how maps show us places we know.
- Lesson 2: Maps and Exploration  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Seeing maps as guides for fun adventures.

Section 3: Parts of a Map
- Lesson 1: Land and Water  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Identifying areas that show land and water.
- Lesson 2: Basic Symbols  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Recognizing simple shapes and icons on a map.

Section 4: Simple Directions
- Lesson 1: Cardinal Directions  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learning the four main directions: north, south, east, and west.
- Lesson 2: Using Arrows and Lines  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: How arrows and lines help show the way on a map.

Section 5: Drawing Your Own Map
- Lesson 1: Planning Your Map  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Thinking about what to show and where.
- Lesson 2: Creating a Fun Map  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Drawing a simple map of your home or playground.

Module 2: Symbols and Signs on Maps

Section 1: Recognizing Map Symbols
- Lesson 1: Common Symbols  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identifying everyday symbols like houses and trees.
- Lesson 2: Matching Symbols to Places  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Connecting symbols to their real-life meanings.

Section 2: Colors and Their Meanings
- Lesson 1: Color Coding  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Discovering how colors show different areas (green for parks, blue for water).
- Lesson 2: What Colors Tell Us  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding what each color represents on a map.

Section 3: Simple Landmarks
- Lesson 1: Famous Landmarks in Our Community  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learning about important places like schools or libraries.
- Lesson 2: Drawing Landmarks  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating symbols for special places you know.

Section 4: Map Puzzles and Games
- Lesson 1: Symbol Matching Game  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Playing a game to match symbols with their meaning.
- Lesson 2: Puzzle Fun  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Solving a simple map puzzle with symbols.

Section 5: Symbols in Our World
- Lesson 1: Observing Around Us  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Looking for signs and symbols outdoors.
- Lesson 2: Making Your Own Symbols  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating personal symbols to use in your maps.

Module 3: Understanding Directions and Paths

Section 1: The Four Cardinal Directions
- Lesson 1: Meeting North, South, East, and West  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: An introduction to the four main directions.
- Lesson 2: Fun with Direction Songs  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Learning directions through simple songs and chants.

Section 2: Using a Compass
- Lesson 1: What Is a Compass?  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Discovering a basic tool to find directions.
- Lesson 2: Finding North  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: A simple activity to locate north using a paper compass.

Section 3: Turning and Tracing Paths
- Lesson 1: Left and Right Turns  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learning how turning left or right changes the path.
- Lesson 2: Tracing a Simple Route  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Following a drawn line on a map to reach a point.

Section 4: From One Place to Another
- Lesson 1: Connecting Points  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Drawing a line to connect two places.
- Lesson 2: Story Time: A Journey  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Listening to a fun story that follows a map route.

Section 5: Creating a Directional Map
- Lesson 1: Planning a Route on Paper  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Learning to draw a route from your house to a park.
- Lesson 2: Sharing Your Journey  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Explaining your map and demonstrating which way to go.

Module 4: Discovering Landmarks and Places

Section 1: What Is a Landmark?
- Lesson 1: Defining Landmarks  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learning what makes a landmark special.
- Lesson 2: Examples of Simple Landmarks  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Looking at familiar landmarks in the community.

Section 2: Recognizing Natural Landmarks
- Lesson 1: Trees, Hills, and Rivers  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Identifying natural features on a simple map.
- Lesson 2: Drawing Nature  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating your own pictures of natural places.

Section 3: Recognizing Built Landmarks
- Lesson 1: Buildings and Bridges  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Seeing how man-made structures appear on maps.
- Lesson 2: Crafting Your Landmark  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Making a simple model of a building or bridge.

Section 4: Landmarks in Storytelling
- Lesson 1: Map Tales  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Listening to a story that uses landmarks as guides.
- Lesson 2: Drawing a Landmark Story  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating a sequence of landmarks to tell a fun story.

Section 5: Exploring Our Neighborhood
- Lesson 1: Identifying Local Landmarks  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Looking at a neighborhood map and recognizing special places.
- Lesson 2: Making a Neighborhood Map  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Drawing a simple map of places near your home.

Module 5: Map Games, Puzzles, and Crafts

Section 1: Map Puzzle Fun
- Lesson 1: Solving Basic Map Puzzles  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Using a simple map puzzle to find hidden places.
- Lesson 2: Creating Your Puzzle  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Drawing a simple map puzzle for a friend.

Section 2: Crafting Maps with Art
- Lesson 1: Collage of a Map  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Using craft materials to create a textured map.
- Lesson 2: Decorating with Stickers  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Adding stickers to label symbols and landmarks.

Section 3: Interactive Map Games
- Lesson 1: Treasure Hunt on a Map  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Following clues on a map to find a hidden “treasure.”
- Lesson 2: Map Relay  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: A fun group game to move from one point to another using map clues.

Section 4: Building a 3D Map
- Lesson 1: Simple 3D Map Basics  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learning how to build a map using basic blocks and paper.
- Lesson 2: Show and Tell of Your 3D Map  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Sharing your three-dimensional map with classmates.

Section 5: Reviewing Map Skills
- Lesson 1: Map Skills Recap  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Reviewing all the symbols, directions, and landmarks learned.
- Lesson 2: Fun Map Quiz and Celebration  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Playing a friendly quiz game and celebrating our map adventures.