Lesson Plan | Technical Methodology | Maps and Living Places

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to introduce students to the concept of mapping and location, emphasizing the importance of understanding and using simple maps. This is crucial for developing practical skills that have direct applications in daily life and the job market, such as spatial orientation and navigation in familiar environments.

Main Objectives

1. Teach students how to create and use simple maps.

2. Develop the ability to locate elements in their living environment using spatial references.

Side Objectives

1. Familiarize students with using their body as a spatial reference.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to introduce students to the concept of mapping and location, emphasizing the importance of understanding and using simple maps. This is crucial for developing practical skills that have direct applications in daily life and the job market, such as spatial orientation and navigation in familiar environments.

Contextualization

Maps are essential tools in our daily lives, helping us find places, plan routes, and even understand the world around us better. From a simple shopping mall map to a complex city map, they help us locate points of interest and orient ourselves in various spaces. The ability to interpret and create maps is important not only for our everyday life but also for various professions in the job market.

Curiosities and Market Connection

Curiosity: Did you know that the first maps were created over 5,000 years ago? They were drawn on clay tablets and showed rivers and mountains. Market Connection: Professions such as urban planners, civil engineers, architects, and even pilots depend on knowledge of maps. These professionals use maps to plan constructions, chart routes, and ensure everything is in the right place.

Initial Activity

Initial Activity: Show students a short video (2-3 minutes) about how maps are used in different professions. After the video, pose the thought-provoking question: 'How do you think life would be without maps?'

Development

Duration: 50 - 55 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to consolidate students' understanding of creating and using simple maps, promoting the practical application of acquired knowledge. By engaging students in practical and challenging activities, the aim is to develop relevant and applicable skills in everyday life and the job market, such as spatial orientation and the ability to navigate in familiar environments.

Covered Topics

1. Concept of maps and their importance
2. Basic elements of a map: legends, symbols, and scale
3. Location and orientation using spatial references
4. Using the body as a spatial reference

Reflections on the Theme

Guide students to reflect on how maps make our lives easier. Ask: 'How would it be to find a new place without a map? How do maps help in professions such as that of an architect or urban planner?' Facilitate a discussion for students to realize the practical importance of maps in daily life and in the job market.

Mini Challenge

Creating a Classroom Map

Students will create a simple map of the classroom, highlighting the main elements and using their bodies as references for spatial orientation.

Instructions

1. Divide students into small groups (4-5 students per group).
2. Distribute large paper (flip chart) and markers to each group.
3. Ask groups to observe and identify the main elements of the classroom: doors, windows, teacher's desk, blackboard, etc.
4. Explain that each group should draw a simple map of the classroom, including the main identified elements and using legends and symbols to represent each item.
5. Instruct students to use their own bodies as a reference, for example, placing the symbol of a chair where one of them is sitting.
6. After creating the maps, each group should present their map to the class, explaining the elements and the spatial orientation used.

Objective: Develop the ability to create and use simple maps to locate elements in their living environment, using spatial references and the body as a reference.

Duration: 30 - 35 minutes

Evaluation Exercises

1. Ask students to draw a simple map of a room in their homes, using the same principles learned in the classroom.
2. Request that students identify and mark some points of interest on their maps, such as the location of furniture or important objects.
3. Conduct a practical activity where students must follow a mini-map (created by the teacher) to find a hidden 'treasure' in the classroom.

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to consolidate students' learning, reinforcing the importance of the topics covered and their practical application. By promoting a reflective discussion, students can better internalize the acquired knowledge and understand its relevance in everyday life and the job market.

Discussion

Facilitate an open discussion with students about the experience of creating and using simple maps. Ask them how they felt using their bodies as spatial references and how this activity can be useful in their daily lives. Encourage them to share examples of situations where they could apply these skills, both at school and at home. Also, address how professions that use maps, such as urban planners and architects, depend on these skills in the job market.

Summary

Recap the main content presented during the lesson, such as the concept of maps, the basic elements (legends, symbols, and scale), and the importance of location and orientation using spatial references and the body. Emphasize how these skills are essential for understanding and navigating different spaces.

Closing

Explain to students that today's lesson connected theory and practice to show the relevance of maps in everyday life and in various professions. Highlight the importance of knowing how to interpret and create simple maps, and how this can facilitate life in various aspects. Conclude by emphasizing that these skills are valuable not only for school but also for each student's future career.