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Learners use the online Atlas of Canada to gather information about places in Canada.
Sixth graders navigate an online atlas of Canada and compare the land area of of historical Aboriginal peoples in Manitoba to present-day figures.
Students become familiar with the tools of a digital atlas. They use a digital atlas of Idaho to located specified information. Students identify national forests, locate butterfly families, find examples of resident fish, and explore the major river basins. They examine characteristics that are unique to mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians.
Students use an atlas online to gather information about the state of Washington. Individually, they practice using the database and researching specific items in the Pacific Northwest. They complete a quiz to end the lesson.
Sixth graders evaluate how revolutions have affected the world throughout history (i.e. boundaries of nations, culture, economics, etc...) through the research for and creation of a historical atlas for assigned countries.
In these atlas and map skills worksheets, students use the map of Ohio to answer the questions. Students answer 15 questions about the map.
3rd graders will learn how to use four types of reference materials (Atlas, Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Thesaurus). Each slide includes the purpose for using that specific reference. There are challenge questions included that give mock situations where students must decide what correct reference material they would use.
Students investigate how to use the sections of a book and learn the difference between an Atlas and Almanac. Students compare an Atlas and Almanac and complete a related worksheet. Students examine an index and Table of Contents. Students use the graphs in the Atlas and Almanac, define the type of graphs, and complete a related worksheet.
Eighth graders study an online atlas of Canada to research an early explorer.
Students use an online atlas.