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Pinpoint Map Locations

Pinpoint Map Locations

Students use Post-it® Arrow Flags to locate areas from current or historical events on a large world map.


  • Subject:

    History

  • Topics:

    history, map, geography, grades 3rd-8th

  • Materials:

    Post-it® Arrow Flags, a world map or globe

  • Grade Level:

    3rd - 8th Grade

  • Estimated Time:

    20 - 40 minutes

  • Author:

    PhD Education Consultant

  • Pinpoint Map Locations Supplies
  • 1

    When students bring current event clippings to class or discuss current events, ask them to use Post-it® Arrow Flags to locate the areas named on a large world map, encouraging them to pinpoint a specific spot.

    • ask students to bring current event clippings to class
    • use Post-it® Arrow Flags to locate the areas
  • 2

    Also, historical events or journeys (i.e. Lewis & Clark, Magellan's voyage around the world, etc.) can be plotted on a map using different color flags for various stages or significant incidents.

    • can also bring in historical events or journeys
    • plot them on a map using different color flags
    • i.e Lewis & Clark, Magellan's voyage around the world, etc.
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