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Mapmaking: Colorado Quarter Reverse

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Students examine the Colorado quarter reverse and draw symbols of the state's land and water features on maps. Using copies of the Colorado reverse, they color the coin design. They list reasons for the state's motto of "Colorful Colorado"

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symbols, literary devices, map keys, map skills, topography

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map key, symbols, topographical map, social studies
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Grade
K - 1st
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 hr
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