Show two different places on a map, such as a coastal city and a desert area. Ask simple guiding questions: What might people do here? What goods might be easy or hard to get? Record student ideas.

Observe the map, share ideas, and predict how the places may be different economically.

Explain that geography can affect jobs, products, and trade. Give easy examples: farms need good soil and water, fishing towns need access to water, and mountain areas may rely on tourism or mining. Model how to think aloud from map clues.

Listen, respond to questions, and repeat key ideas with the teacher.

Give students a simple set of place cards or map images. Guide the class to sort each place into likely economic activities, such as farming, fishing, mining, tourism, or trade.

Work with the class to sort examples and explain their choices using geography clues.

Ask students to choose one map location and complete a sentence frame: 'This place may have ______ because ______.' Circulate, prompt thinking, and support responses.

Talk with a partner, complete the sentence frame, and share one idea with the class.

Provide a short practice sheet with 3-4 easy questions. Read directions aloud and model the first item if needed.

Complete the practice sheet using map clues and vocabulary support.

Go over answers with the class, clarify misunderstandings, and highlight strong examples of geographic reasoning.

Check their work, make corrections, and ask questions as needed.