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- 6th - 12th
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Students evaluate the different types of historical and geographical information that one can gather through close study of historical maps from the 16th through the 19th centuries. They create their own maps. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students research the Halifax Explosion using historical maps. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students determine how Americans' perception of the geographical features of the West changed following the Lewis and Clark expedition. They analyze historical maps of the West. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students investigate aspects of a historical map drawn about 1721 by a Native American for presentation to the British governor of South Carolina, and draw maps of the classroom. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students recognize aspects of a historical map drawn around 1721 by a Native American for presentation to British governor of South Carolina, compare it to European map of the same period, and create map that shows relationships of another encounter. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study historical maps to view how the world evolved from medieval times through the Renaissance. They work in groups to examine the maps and present a report on one of the listed maps. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students conduct historical research on an early explorer of Canada. They read, observe and interpret historical maps and write an essay. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students evaluate maps using the TODALSIGs basic map analysis system-see Map Elements worksheet. They create a map of Alaska using TODALSIGs. Students brainstorm what elements maps should have. Full Review »
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- 1st - 6th
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Students discuss the origin of various maps focusing on the values behind them. Students also explore how human needs and geography influence community settlement patterns. Students extend learning by creating and mapping their own ideal community. Full Review »
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- 7th - 11th
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Students create posters that represent events, historical scenes or historical figures associated with historical trails. They compare and contrast a contemporary highway map with a historic map. Students research the type of information included on historic maps. They discover why it is necessary to have political subdivisions within a state. Full Review »
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