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University of California

Us Geological Survey: Cartogram Central

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The USGS offers detailed information on Types of Cartograms, Congressional Districts, Software for Cartograms, Publications, and a Carto-Gallery.
Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Population Density in the United States

For Students 3rd - 7th
Several factors contribute to the population trends across the United States. This lesson will explore maps to discover and understand these trends.
Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Mapping Our Worlds

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
In this activity, introduce your young scholars to the world of maps and discover a world of information online. Students learn how to identify different types of maps, comparing maps to the rooms of a house.