Mapping the Travels of James Holman - Using a Political Map of the World
Mapping the Travels of James Holman - Using a Political Map of the World Lesson PDF
Summary:
NOTE - This lesson works best following a general introduction about using a Political World Map
This lesson introduces students to James Holman, a blind world traveler and travel writer. He became the first blind person recognized for traveling around the world solo in 1832. He wrote extensively about his travels. Students will practice using a World Political Map to locate where he traveled. This exercise also demonstrates one way we can use maps to help us as we study history.
Subject and topic:
Map Skills for Social Studies, Geography, History
Grade level:
3rd
Duration:
About 30 minutes