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Edte.ch: Maths Maps
Maths Maps is a collaborative project where participants use Google maps to choose a location within one of the cities highlighted, then create a Math problem about the site. The problems are marked on the map with various colors...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Lesson Plan: Map Trap
Lesson to reinforce maps skills and concepts. Students map locations around their school and use world maps to locate major landmarks.
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize Geography: Os Map Skills
A short tutorial on mapping tools and how to read maps. Covers features of maps, symbols, the compass, scale, distance, how height is represented, and grid references. Includes multiple-choice quiz at the end.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Geography Unit: Maps
This geography unit is designed to follow the 1st Grade geography skills required in Virginia. Students are expected to use cardinal directions, read map keys and understand map symbols, as well as identify our city and capital.
Read Works
Read Works: The Treasure Hunt
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about some kids who surprise their friend Jordan with a treasure hunt for her birthday. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Learn About Maps
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, the basic terminology associated with map are explained in this informational text. A question sheet is available to help students...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Illinois State Geological Survey
A "research and service" organization, the ISGS's "programs encompass geologic mapping, water and mineral resources, environmental and engineering geology, geochemistry, and education." Read articles, view maps, study old aerial...
Other
Ordnance Survey: Map Zone
All kinds of fun and interesting ways to learn about maps and acquire mapping skills.
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Mapping an Empire
In this instructional activity, students will compare a map of the Roman Empire in 44 BC with one of the Roman Empire in 116 AD. Using these two maps as a reference, students will use critical reading skills to learn about the expansion...
George Mason University
Chnm: Differences Among Colonial Regions
Students will explore the differences among the three colonial regions of New England, Mid-Atlantic/Middle, and the Southern colonies. In small groups for each region, students will observe and note details of pictures, maps, and...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Tornados in the Us
[Free Registration/Login Required] Overview: In this lesson, students will learn the basics about how tornadoes are formed, and when and where they are most likely to occur. They will learn that the United States is the country most...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Paraguay
This resource site in Spanish for the country of Paraguay. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size, climate, population, life expectancy, infant...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: El Salvador
This resource site in Spanish for the country of El Salvador. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size, climate, population, life expectancy, infant...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Costa Rica
This resource site in Spanish for the country of Costa Rica. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size, climate, population, life expectancy, infant...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Colombia
This resource is on the country of Colombia. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size, climate, population, life expectancy, infant mortality rate, and...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Espana
This resource site in Spanish for the country of Spain. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size, climate, population, life expectancy, infant mortality...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Peru
This resource site in Spanish from the Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes for the country of Peru. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Uruguay
This resource site from the Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish for the country of Uruguay. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Ecuador
This resource site from Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish for the country of Ecuador. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size, climate,...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Puerto Rico
Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes is an excellent resource site in Spanish for Puerto Rico. The flag and a general map of Puerto Rico are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size, climate,...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Panama
Excellent resource site from the Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish for the country of Panama. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Nicaragua
This resource site from Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish is for the country of Nicaragua. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Venezuela
This resource site from Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish for the country of Venezuela. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...