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Introducing Topographic Maps: Guiding Students from Concrete Models to Graphic Representations
Students interpret topographic maps and infer human activity as it is influenced by the landscape.
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What You Can Learn From a Map
Students discover how to interpret maps. In this geography skills lesson plan, students explore geographic themes as they complete worksheet activities regarding road maps, shaded relief maps, and topographic maps.
Smithsonian Institution
Borders with the World: Mexican-American War and U.S. Southern Borderlands
The Mexican-American War created social borders—not just physical ones. Scholars learn about the effects of the Mexican-American War on the people living in the borderlands using text excerpts, maps, and partnered activities. Academics...
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What do Maps Show?
Seventh graders practice reading maps. In this geography instructional activity, 7th graders compare a topographical map to a picture of the actual place.
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U.S. Geography: The Northeast
Learners investigate U.S. Geography by creating a map in class. In this natural resource lesson, students create a map of the United States and research the Northeast based on their resources and recyclable materials. Learners utilize...
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Waldseemuller's Map: World 1507
Seventh graders analyze various maps. In this Geography lesson, 7th graders create a large map as a whole class. Students write a letter to Mr. Waldseemuller.
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The Silk Roads Big Map
Students generate oversized rendition of the Silk Roads from Europe to East Asia, apply elements such as political and topographic features, the Silk Roads, products of the regions, and the routes of key travelers.