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- Construction Paper
- Glue
- Old Magazines
- Map for reference
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| Materials |
| Discussion |
- Talk with children about the different
kinds of maps. (This kind is called a
different landforms like mountains and
waters) - Have them describe what the different
colors on their map represent. - Read in your bible how God made the
lands and the seas.
| These fantastic maps are not only fun to make, but they are a great way to learn about your state or country's terrain. This would be a great activity to |
| Step 1 Find a good picture of a Physical Map. Draw the outline of the state or country you'll be making. |
| Step 2 Find some old magazines and tear out some of the colors you'll use for the map. (Substitute bright colors for extra fun!) |
| Step 4 Tear up different colors of the magazines and place them in the right places on the map. Using different hues of a color and layering really make the map look more realistic. |
| Step 3 For younger children you might set up a less messy. |
| All Done! Find the letters to make a title for your map, or even add a map key at the bottom. |
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| My First Atlas This atlas is has 128 pages full of maps, facts, annd photos of the different countries of the world. Information is presented by continent, and children can learn all about individual countries, and even world flags. Like My First Dictionary, this book is pretty inexpensive, you can get a used copy from www.Amazon.com for some spare change plus the cost of shipping. (about $4.00 total) |
