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124 Cartography Lesson Plans

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Grade Range
3rd
Rating
3 Stars

Students examine and apply the relationship between concrete landmarks, abstract written directions, and graphic representations on maps, and then develop their own landmark map for classroom use. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students visualize, in three dimensions, features represented by contour lines on a topographic map. They see that the different elevations shown on a two dimensional topographic map can be used to build a 3-D model. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th
Rating
2 Stars

Students construct a map of Canada. They conduct research, focusing on a Canadian territory or province, and design a map of Canada in pairs. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students study the Renaissance through an examination of the life and accomplishments of Leonardo Da Vinci. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 6th
Rating
2 Stars

Students become acquainted with some of the problems associated with map making, especially with transferring a round shape into a flat shape. This lesson raises their awareness of location of continents, latitude and longitude, and other map skills. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students explore population growth, discuss potential issues associated with the world's growing population, evaluate public policy in the area of population growth, and create population pyramids. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th - 6th
Rating
4 Stars

Students work in small groups to solve the problems presented. The main project, mapping the classroom, use these discussions to collaborate in creating a tangible demonstration of their understanding. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 8th
Rating
5 Stars

Students engage in several activities to explore Idaho and Social Studies themes. Using an variety of media, students become familiar with Idaho's geography and geology. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students create and print mini-dictionaries using word-processing software, clip art objects, graphics downloaded from the World Wide Web, and/or illustrations they create themselves. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 7th
Rating
3 Stars

Students explain how satellites help scientists to see more than with the unaided eye and how Landsat technology works. They identify vegetation and fire sites in the rainforest and detect erosion along rivers. Full Review »