Learners interpret topographic maps and infer human activity as it is influenced by the landscape.

Students explore the concept of topographical maps.  In this topographical map lesson, students discuss how airplanes know where to fly.  Students use topographical maps to simulate a field trip on the computer. 

Junior geologists address 50 multiple-choice questions and 35 short-answer questions about the Earth system. Plenty of visuals are included for interpretation: diagrams, graphs, maps, photographs, laboratory setups, weather symbols, and...

Students are introduced to the state quarter program and examine the Colorado state quarter. They locate Colorado on a map and create a map with a key. They discuss the state motto and examine pictures of the state's geographical features.

Students draw the lines of longitude and latitude on a map. Students look at a topographical maps to see how topography relates to land use.

Ninth graders use online topographical maps to fill in a chart regarding elevation and contour lines.

Students investigate U.S. Geography by creating a map in class. In this natural resource lesson, students create a map of the United States and research the Northeast based on their resources and recyclable materials.  Students...

Students study the names of all fifty states, their capitols, location on a map, and an economic resource of each state. They complete a matching game activity.