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- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students pretend to be cartographers and specify which types of map projections would be the most valuable for their clients. They do the Globe Projector activity in the Xpedition Hall and take notes on the different map projections. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students discover the fundamental advantages/disadvantages of both maps and globes. They see that maps may distort size, shape, distance and direction. They discuss the advantages and applications of 5 types of map projections and the 3 types of maps. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 9th
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Students tell how maps differ from globes, state some characteristics of 3 different types of map projections, and realize that distortions are inherent in various systems of map projections. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students consider the purpose of various types of maps and their different uses throughout history. They create their own maps and reflect on the map-making process. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine and discuss various types of maps and their uses. They identify situations in everyday life when we need maps, and go on an online scavenger hunt to find each kind of map that can help in the situations listed. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 9th
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Students are introduced to several types of maps that are used for different purposes. 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
- 3rd
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Students examine and identify different types of maps. They review the types of projections and which maps are better for different information. They answer comprehension questions at the end of the lesson. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the use of maps, longitude and latitude and different types of maps (i.e. relief, product, road, time zones, population, etc.). They create a map, drawn to scale, of their classroom and as a class create questions for a "quiz show" dealing with different types of maps. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th
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Students classify maps including political maps, road maps, topographic maps, and thematic maps/historical maps. They answer a variety of questions on different types of maps. Students also review the basic parts of a map (compass rose, legend, purpose, etc.). Full Review »
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