Lesson Plan

Contour Maps

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Students review various contour maps, including local ones, to identify landforms such as mountains and plains. They create a 3-D contour map of an imaginary location that shows at least 10 changes in elevation. Afterward, they write a description of their fantasy location using correct terminology.

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Grade
4th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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