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Mapping and Topgraphy- 8th Grade Lesson PlanMapping and Topgraphy- 8th Grade Lesson Plan
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Mapping and Topgraphy- 8th Grade

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Eighth graders practice interpreting a contour map as well as reading latitude and longitude in a team activity. Following a discussion on mapping terms, teams are given maps and estimate the distance between two points. Students physically measure the distance between the two points at given location and find the difference between estimation and measurement.

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latitude and longitude, map skills

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contour maps, latitude, longitude, science
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Grade
8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Ed Software

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