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Understanding Topographic Maps
Underclassmen create a cone-shaped landform and then draw a contour map for it. Then they examine a quadrangle (which was easily located with an online search), and relate it to what they experienced. The accompanying worksheet is...
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MAPS AND TOPOGRAPHY
Learners analyze the details of a topographic map and create one of their own by utilyzing a map of elevations.
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Plain Figures and Measuring Figures
Students investigate basic geometric concepts. In this geometry activity, students explore solids through measuring and modeling. This assignment models the importance of understanding concrete objects in geometry.
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A TRIBUTE TO DR. SEUSS
In this crossword worksheet, students use their knowledge of Dr. Seuss' books to fill in the blanks. Page three of the worksheet is an ad.
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A Tribute to Dr. Seuss Crossword Puzzle
In this literature related crossword puzzle activity, learners solve 16 clues to fill in a crossword puzzle with the names of written by Dr. Seuss.
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Building a Topographic Model
Pupils explore Mount Shasta and various locations on Mars to examine ways geographical data can be represented. They study topographic maps and translating data from 2-Dimensions to 3-Dimensions.
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Plain Figures And Measuring Figures
Seventh graders investigate the mathematical concept of a sector. They apply the concept to an example problem and then move into a more complex application. They find the area of the side of a cone. This is done as students calculate...