Every explorer needs a trusty map, whether they are investigating the great outdoors, or are exploring the world from home. Understanding maps is a great skill to have! With these BrainPOP at Home activities, guide your kids in creating maps of their own and they’ll be orienteering experts in no time.
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Watch a BrainPOP Movie
Check out BrainPOP’s movies on Map Skills, Compass, Latitude and Longitude, and for our bonus activity, Computer Programming. For younger kids, discover Reading Maps on BrainPOP Jr.
Tip: Ask Questions!
Try using active viewing strategies when watching BrainPOP movies with your kids to help them build more comprehension. During or after watching the movies, try asking questions like:
Which types of maps are easiest for you to read?
Which ones are the hardest?
How can we figure out what direction our door/window/street is facing?
Create a Map
Time to get oriented! Have your kids explore their own space and create a map of any room in the home. Try including any of these details:
Try including any of these details:
A map legend
Labels and symbols
A compass
Latitude and longitude points
Tip: Make Adjustments!
To make this activity easier, create a map of just one room.
To make it harder, try mapping out your entire home, expanding it to include your neighborhood, or even including scale for sizing.
Jinn Liu is a Brand and Content Marketer. She has a Bachelor’s in Communications and currently lives in New York City. She is a creator, writer, and lifelong learner. Jinn's favorite BrainPOP character is Moby.