Lesson Plan
National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Nagt: Geology Map Observations

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In jigsaw groups, students construct the Earth's tectonic plates using geologic maps. Skills such as careful observation, presentation, and synthesis are used to create a map that shows the type and location the plates.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: State Map Poster

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a project where students pick a state, study its landforms and data about its geology, and produce a poster that outlines how the state's geography evolved over time. An example of such a poster is provided on a downloadable...
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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.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Topographical Maps, Contour Lines and Profiles

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
In this mapping field lab young scholars determine the elevation of a given object in a designated area on the school campus using cartography tools. Then they use of these tools to create a contour map of the area.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
William Smith (March 23, 1769 - August 28, 1839) was an English geologist, credited with creating the first nationwide geological map.