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TITLE:  NAME THAT TOWN

AUTHOR:  Donna Patterson; P.O. Box 587, Union, OR 97883  

GRADE LEVEL/SUBJECT:  Grades 4-12
       I use this with my 7th graders, but this can be used in grades 4
through 12.

OBJECTIVE(s):  The students will:
  .demonstrate an understanding of the geographic theme of location
  .demonstrate an ability to locate towns on a map by using map 
    coordinates.
  .demonstrate an ability to use the index on a map.
  .cooperate in a learning activity.

RESOURCES/MATERIALS:
  .handout of picture sketches of towns
  .handout of coordinates which match the map you are using
  .state map

ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES:
ACTIVITY NO. 1
  .Students are to work in small groups
  .Hand out picture sketches of towns
  .Hand out state maps
  .Students are to try and guess the name of the town represented by the 
    sketch
  .If stuck, students are to check the "clue sheet" for the coordinates that 
    match the town.

ACTIVITY NO. 2
  .Each student will work individually
  .Select a name from the map index and, using index cards draw a picture 
    of it complete with map coordinates.
  .Student will draw their picture(s) on the board for others to guess.

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