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- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students explore the information depicted on topographic maps. They construct a 3-D topographic map of a local area. They go on a field trip to the depicted area and compare the 'real world' with their models. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students analyze maps of Europe, and research and discuss current wars in Europe, and compare them to World War I and World War II. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st
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Students identify a map, symbols on a map, and locate places on a map. Finally, they construct a map Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 2nd
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Students draw a map of a room in their house and place a legend on it. They explain the legend orally. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students construct a topographic map of the Denali National Park. They identify different elevations and record historic landmarks in student science journals. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 12th
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Students create a travel game of one of the United States. They research a state of their choice and create a travel game using a common road map. They interpret map symbols as they calculate map mileage for their games. They create playing cards to be used for their games. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
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Students explore the various types of maps. They examine the differences between street maps and aerial photographs. Students identify various features on each map. They use cardinal directions and the compass rose. They write their own address. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd
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Students develop an understanding of maps. They explore what a map is, who uses maps, and how to use maps. Students investigate the compas rose. They create a compose rose which illustrates the cardinal directions. Students practice reading maps. Full Review »
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