Curated OER
Flat Earth Society
Students explore map distortion. In this geography lesson, students compare Mercator projection maps to globes in order to understand the strengths and weaknesses of projection maps.
Curated OER
Introduction to Maps
Learners develop their map skills. In this geography lesson, students participate in an activity that requires them to survey their social studies book in order to find different types of maps and purposes for their uses.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Democracy Project: Honk if You Agree
In this extensive lesson, young scholars will learn to identify issues of importance, form their opinions, and support those opinions with evidence and reason. They will also learn how to state their feelings in a persuasive manner.
George Mason University
George Mason University: World History Sources: Maps
Learn about the history of maps, what makes a map a map, and why bother with maps. Get answers to many different map questions and much more.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: Map Index
This website has a political and a physical map index.
Math Science Nucleus
I. Science Ma Te: Integrating Science, Math and Technology
This site offers a wealth of online textbook-related materials that encourage the discovery of science in the world around us. Enter the site to access material on specific topics. Each section contains reading material (complete with...
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Press: What Is a Map? A Collection of Unusual Maps
Showcases a collection of unusual maps from the book "Maps: Finding Our Place in the World." Types of maps included are journey maps, city maps, slave maps, imaginary maps, and handy maps.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Map Tasia
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart allows students to explore 3 basic types of maps, physical, political, and historical. Characteristics of each are discussed and web links to additional examples are given. A short quiz...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Types of Maps
Details on the different types of maps, scale, and symbols.