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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Topo Map Mania!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Maps are designed to allow people to travel to a new location without a guide to show the way. They tell us information about areas to which we may or may not have ever been. There are many types of maps available for both recreational...
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George Mason University

George Mason University: World History Sources: Maps

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the history of maps, what makes a map a map, and why bother with maps. Get answers to many different map questions and much more.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Tree Inventory and Map Project

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Canvas the neighborhood or school grounds to identify the quantity and types of trees found. Students will map out the area including all of the trees locations. Reviewing the map, students will determine whether areas may benefit from...
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Map Adventures Lesson 4 Symbols and Legends

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan offers detailed instructions on the types and uses of map symbols.
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Mariners' Museum and Park

Age of Exploration: Changing View of the World: The Development of Map Making

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read a summary of the history of map-making and the maps that were produced as a result of European exploration in the Americas. See examples of these maps and find out more about each one in this exhibit from the Mariners' Museum.
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Other

Learning Resources: Graphic Organizers

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site detailing the various types of graphic organizers. Provides information about graphic organizers in the classroom, the advantages of graphic organizers, and exploring the possibilities, including several links to...
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Climate Changes With Latitude

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the division of the world into eight biomes based on different climate types around the world. There are links to more information about each biome.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Build an Anemometer

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create their own anemometers which are instruments for measuring wind speed. They see how an anemometer measures wind speed by taking measurements at various school locations. They also learn about different types of...
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Discovery and Attribution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The research process can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming! After you complete this self-guided unit, you will be well prepared to write a research paper. You will learn how to choose a topic, evaluate the reliability...
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Nature Research

Scitable: Gene Inheritance and Transmission

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an in-depth look at gene inheritance and transmission with this webpage. This site explores genetics beyond Mendel and his peas. Investigate transmission genetics with the following topics gene linkage, variation in gene expression,...
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Michigan Technological University

Michigan Tech University: Where Do Earthquakes Happen?

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative site that explains how and where earthquakes occur and the different types of faults. Contains maps and charts of fault lines, plate edges, and the continental plates. There are other links within the site of related...

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