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.