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Contour Maps

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Learners review various contour maps, including local ones, to identify landforms such as mountains and plains. They create a 3-D contour map of an imaginary location that shows at least 10 changes in elevation. Afterward, they write a description of their fantasy location using correct terminology.

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topographical maps

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contour maps, topographical maps, social studies
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4th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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