Community Mapping and Sustainability

STE(A)M

Students will begin to familiarize themselves with key aspects of their community and build a connection through creating maps. They will also empathize with peers to understand that people build conn

Concepts at a Glance

Use mapping skills to identify important and personal areas of a community.
Become familiar with local maps.
Discuss and understand the impact of sustainability issues within the community: transportation, waste reductions, water protection, green spaces etc.
Identify community, environmental and cultural assets that support sustainable living.

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Curriculum Connections

Grade 3 Science:

Biodiversity in the local environment

Grade 4 Science:

Big Ideas: All living things sense and respond to their environment.

Language

Big Ideas: Stories and other texts help us learn about ourselves, our families, and our communities.

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Materials

City, town or community maps, or printed aerial photos, such as Google Maps. (Enough for students to work in small groups)
Aerial photos of the area that allow for easy differentiation of natural and developed spaces and can be enlarged as needed.
City maps enlarged to show a neighbourhood and allow identification of familiar streets and landmarks.

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Activity Instructions

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