Students learn how to identify the major features in a topographical map. They learn that maps come in a variety of forms: city maps, road maps, nautical maps, topographical maps, and many others. Map features reflect the intended use. For example, a state map shows cities, major roads, national parks, county lines, etc. A city map shows streets and major landmarks for that city, such as hospitals and parks. Topographical maps help navigate the wilderness by showing the elevation, mountains, peaks, rivers and trails.

Concepts

engineering, navigation, topographical maps, stem

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Additional Tags

direction, integrated teaching and learning program and laboratory, teachengineering, legend, map, maps

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)