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Cartography Lesson Plans
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Learners research the history of cartography. In this cartography lesson, students discuss the origin of maps and view samples of early maps. Learners use the Internet to research in groups and create a timeline of events in the history of cartography. Students create ancient Babylonian maps using sticks to etch a geographic area. Learners present their timelines to the class and their clay maps.
Students practice their math skills as they explore maps. In this cartography lesson, students calculate distance, scale, coordinate systems, and projection as they work independently reading online maps.
Students examine the craft of cartography and how the Lewis and Clark expedition created and used maps. They analyze maps, read a handout, create a map, participate in a mini expedition and map out a route based on travel directions, and complete a worksheet.
Students practice their map-making skills. For this cartography lesson, students collect community map data using GPS data recorders and image collectors. Students use the data collected and Hyper Studio to create and share their community maps.
Students research about cartography and how to be a cartographer. In this math lesson plan, students draw a map of their classroom. They use a robot to explore navigation using a compass rose.
Students become cartographers. In this cartography instructional activity they read the November 2007 issue of Calliope magazine: Where in the World. They pretend to give a presentation to the National Cartographers' Annual Meeting.
Students examine biological information about George Washington focusing on his love of surveying. They explore cartography and field of surveying. They write a letter and make a map of Virginia.
Sixth graders study the geography of the Caribbean Islands. In this Caribbean geography lesson, 6th graders use maps and atlases to find certain locations in the Caribbean. Students practice using different types of maps, using latitude and longitude coordinates, and gain experience with cartography.
Students follow directions to draw a map of an island. They complete the island map adding their own details using symbols and a legend.
Students explore how to read and make their own maps. They also have time to complete worksheets and write in their journals.
