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Choropleth Map Lesson Plans
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Students explore Geographic Information Systems. In this information systems lesson plan, students construct a choropleth map using GIS software. Students analyze spatial patterns.
Young scholars study population issues in Ethiopia. In this global issues lesson, students analyze population distribution and population density data for the country and create Choropleth maps. Young scholars use the maps and data to determine why certain areas are or are not densely populated.
Ninth graders use GPS receivers to investigate urban land use in their community and explore role of urban planner in development of town or city; students create digital map of their community from the data they collected during their fieldwork.
Students calculate United States GDP and GDP per capita, use a choropleth map to acquire information, and create choropleth maps of GDP per capita in South America. They identify regions with high and low GDP per capita
Students explore skin cancer rates within the United States. In this social studies lesson, students create a choropleth map of the United States that shows melanoma rates by state. Students write a public service announcement about sun safety.
Ninth graders are introduced to GPS technology. They complete fieldwork as they visit a specific area of their community to identify and map types of land use in the surveyed area. They use the collected data to create a digital map.
Learners investigate the relationship between theft and drug offenses in a European context. They establish whether there is a relationship between crime and drugs on a national basis within the EU. Each student produces and interprets accurately chloropleth maps.
Pupils analyze map to determine where most sunflowers are grown in five-state region, and use ArcView and Prairie to Mountain Explorer CD to create Choropleth Map showing number of acres of sunflower seeds harvested in 1992.
Students identify, locate and draw at least ten different geographical features on a map. Using the map, they must make it to scale and include their own legend and compass rose. They share their map with the class and answer questions.
Students are introduced to the concept of disparity, in terms of both the standard of living and quality of life. They use online interactive theme maps and analyze them for patterns. They discuss factors that may influence the patterns.
