During my M500 experience here at this school I have been using this Social Studies book to do my lessons. My first lesson was done on October 16, 2012 and it was on Geography and maps and grid maps. We as a class discussed how people can use maps to find places in their community, in the state, or the whole US.

To find places people use a key map to locate certain items in a certain area. I also explained to the students how people can find certain items or areas by using a grid map. For example B4, D3, A2, etc, etc. My students picked up on this pretty easy. We also had a large 9X9 grid taped on the floor. I placed pictures of certain places located throughout the community and then I gave my students a co-ordinate and they had to step in that spot. I made sure all students were able to participate and they all had fun. The whole lesson went well and my lead teacher said I did a real good job.