Elementary

Elementary

Elementary

  • Think about how elementary civics standards in your state could be supported by materials on this website. While most elementary students are not learning details about the Electoral College or considering in which state senate district they reside, fifth graders in Colorado, for example, are expected to "describe how the decisions of the national government affect local and state government," as stated in the 2020 Colorado Academic Standards.
  • Consider ways to incorporate geography into multiple subjects. National Geographic Giant Maps can be used to teach history, geography, and economics as wells as civics and reading. They support STEM learning with discussions about geometry, scale, and physical landscape features. Along with tabletop maps, they also offer students different ways to explore the Earth and to develop map skills.
  • Investigate more online mapping activities using the Esri GeoInquiries for Upper Elementary School. The step-by-step instructions guide students to examine topics such as water, ecosystems, and weather.
  • Use the US Census Bureau's lesson plan Scavenger Hunt: Where is Gina the Geographer? (intended for fourth and fifth graders)
Rebecca Theobald and a teacher begin the On the Move lesson on the Giant Map of Ohio.