Curious George's Map Adventure: Finding Our Way!

Social Studies Grades 1st Grade 5:01 Video
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Lesson Description

Join Curious George as he learns about maps and how they help us find our way! This lesson introduces young learners to basic map concepts and directions.

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What is a Map? 🐵 Curious George 🐵Kids Cartoon 🐵 Kids Movies 🐵Videos for Kids

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Duration: 5:01
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Key Concepts

  • Maps are tools that help us find places.
  • Maps show where things are located.
  • Directions (left, right, straight) help us navigate.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to define what a map is.
  • Students will be able to identify that maps help us find places.
  • Students will be able to follow simple directions (left, right, straight).

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they've ever used a map. Where were they going? Did the map help? Introduce the concept that maps are pictures of places that help us find our way.
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Watch the 'What is a Map? 🐵 Curious George' video. Tell students to pay attention to how George and the Man with the Yellow Hat use the map to navigate the maze.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, discuss what George learned about using a map. Emphasize the importance of matching the map to the surroundings and following the directions it provides.
  • Activity: Drawing a Simple Map (10 mins)
    Have students draw a simple map of their classroom or their journey from the door to their desk. Encourage them to include key landmarks and label directions (left, right, straight).
  • Wrap-up (3 mins)
    Review the key concepts of the lesson. Ask students to share one thing they learned about maps.

Interactive Exercises

  • Classroom Map Hunt
    Hide a small object in the classroom and create a simple map with directions to find it. Have students work together to follow the map and find the hidden object.

Discussion Questions

  • What is a map?
  • How did the map help George and the Man with the Yellow Hat?
  • Why is it important to follow the directions on a map?

Skills Developed

  • Map reading skills
  • Following directions
  • Spatial reasoning

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is a map?

Correct Answer: A picture that helps us find places.

Question 2:

What did George and the Man with the Yellow Hat use to find their way?

Correct Answer: A map.

Question 3:

When you use a map, do you need to know which way to go?

Correct Answer: Yes, like left and right.

Question 4:

Which of these is a direction you might see on a map?

Correct Answer: All of the Above

Question 5:

What could you draw on a map?

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 6:

What did George and the Man with the Yellow Hat do in the video?

Correct Answer: They ran a race in a maze.

Question 7:

What animal won the race in the video?

Correct Answer: A cow

Question 8:

If a map tells you to go 'straight,' what should you do?

Correct Answer: Go the same way.

Question 9:

Maps are useful for:

Correct Answer: Finding your way

Question 10:

What should you do if your map doesn't match your surroundings?

Correct Answer: Turn it until it lines up

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A ______ is a picture that helps us find places.

Correct Answer: map

Question 2:

Maps help us find our ______.

Correct Answer: way

Question 3:

______ and right are directions.

Correct Answer: Left

Question 4:

We can draw ______ on a map.

Correct Answer: trees

Question 5:

George used a map to beat the ______.

Correct Answer: maze

Question 6:

A map can help us find a hidden ______.

Correct Answer: treasure

Question 7:

Maps show us where ______ are.

Correct Answer: things

Question 8:

Directions on a map help us ______.

Correct Answer: navigate

Question 9:

Curious ______ uses a map.

Correct Answer: George

Question 10:

The Man with the Yellow Hat and George ran a ______.

Correct Answer: race

Educational Standards

SOC.1.1.2:demonstrate knowledge of basic geographic concepts. SOC.1.1.2.1:Describe the difference between physical and political maps; construct basic maps of specific places. SOC.1.1.2.2:Identify cardinal directions and use them to identify specific locations on a map.

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