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Planning Your Map
Now it is time to draw YOUR OWN neighborhood map! Think about the area around your home. Close your eyes and picture walking out your front door.
What do you see?
- Your street (what is it called?)
- Your neighbors' homes
- The closest park
- Your school (which direction is it?)
- Any stores nearby
- A library, fire station, or other buildings
Before you draw, PLAN your map:
1. Your home will go in the CENTER of the map
2. Think about what is to the LEFT of your home (west)
3. Think about what is to the RIGHT (east)
4. Think about what is ABOVE (north)
5. Think about what is BELOW (south)
You do not need to remember every single building. Just draw the places that are most important to YOU and your family.