Local History: Mapping My Spot

Dover NJ 1903

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.

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Grade

Middle School

Subjects

Civics, Social Studies

Length

200-400 minutes

Topics

community, geography, homes, maps, place

Author

Teaching with the Library of Congress

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