Finding My Way

grades

4, 5, 6

subjects

social studies

time allotted

30 minutes

setting

classroom, (enhanced with a visit to the Stones River National Cemetery)

group size

no limit

skills

reading maps, interpreting
information, following instructions

methods

students will learn how to read maps by planning their route to Stones River National Battlefield.

materials

area maps, crayons, pencils

keywords

Murfreesboro
Stones River National Battlefield

Objectives
At the end of this activity, students will be able to:

	Follow written instructions
	Establish beginning andendpoints on maps.
	Describe various routes to take to Stones River National Battlefield.

Background Information
Stones River National Battlefield general information.

Activity

	Using a detailed city, state, or U. S. road map, describe the route you would travel from your school to the battlefield.
	Using a red crayon, trace your route from Interstate 40 East to the Visitor Center (located off of Old Nashville Highway) at Stones River National Battlefield.
	Using a blue crayon, trace your route from the Visitor Center to Franklin, TN.
	Using a green crayon, trace your route from Chattanooga.
	download Stones River Battlefield official guide

Natural Resources

Cultural Resources

The Battle of
Stones River

Related Resources