Summary
A geography segment that maps out a bike ride through a neighborhood, showing how a route connects places and how people move from one spot to another. Children follow the path and think about their own routes.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
After watching “Mapping a Bike Ride” together:
- What places did the bike ride pass on the map?
- How does a map show which way to go?
- What route do you take from home to school?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: map, route, path, neighborhood, direction
Draw a map of your trip from home to school. Mark the start, the end, and one place in between.