Local History: Mapping My Spot
Overview
Through primary source analysis of different types of historical maps, students begin to see their homes as places of value in relation to the broader community portrayed on the panoramic map of their town. After, students document their town’s history for coming generations, placing themselves on a map of their creation and writing letters to future children in their community.
Related Resources
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Primary Source Learning: The Places You’ll Go with Maps
map collection links & teaching resources
Grade
Middle School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
200-400 minutes
Topics
community, geography, homes, maps, place
Author
Teaching with the Library of Congress