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Exploring with Cartography

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Learners are introduced to the topic of cartography. Using the internet, they research the paths and goals of early explorers. They create a PowerPoint presentation of the information they collected. They also develop a "fill-in-the-blank" worksheet for their classmates to do while presenting their slideshow.

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explorers, the age of exploration, cartography

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cartography, explorers, social studies
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5th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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