here's a web site with many map skill games
http://geography.mrdonn.org/mapskills.html

Ask your local schools for help and/or the state education department
and match the activities to your state's curriculum?
links on this site might help or ask the staff involved?
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/Academic_Standards/Social_Studies/index.html

try a web search using the terms
minnesota map lesson plans

for activities about your state.

Best wishes, Barbara, retired librarian


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From: Levad, Maren <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Map Activities

I am looking for examples of family-friendly craft activities or games to survey for a traveling exhibit on maps. Any good resources or activities you’ve had good experiences with are appreciated.
 
Maren Levad
Library Partnership Coordinator
Minnesota Historical Society
 
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