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- Grade Range
- 5th - 6th
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Students construct topographic maps of paper-mache mountains. They explore the uses of topographic maps and the people who use them. Full Review »
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- 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 »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students visualize, in three dimensions, features represented by contour lines on a topographic map. They see that the different elevations shown on a two dimensional topographic map can be used to build a 3-D model. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify the features of a watershed and how topographic features create and comprise a watershed. They create watersheds using laminated maps, foil, newspaper, and water. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students enerate an accurate landscape profile from a topographic map. They determine the correct interval needed to accurately graph the change in elevation on a single piece of graph paper. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 9th
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Students discuss different types of maps, their similarities and differences. Using a Topographical Maps CD-rom program students create their own map. 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
- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the characteristics and uses of topographical maps. Using a worksheet, they examine the use of specific terminology and use cutouts to create their own topographical map of an area. They answer discussion questions to end the lesson. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students create a three dimensional model of a two dimensional topographic map. They explore how the two dimensional significance of a topographical map is helpful to create a three dimensional model. Students use other topograhical maps in order to complete their three dimensional model of the map. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students study the importance of topographical maps and how they are used in society. They examine the purpose of using elevation lines to represent true elevation. They reflect, explain and analyze their process in the creation of their project. Full Review »
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