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Centre for Topographic Information: Map Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource uses illustrations to demonstrate scale. Check out the links to the The National Topographic System of Canada and the Aerial Survey Data Base.
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Lesson Plan
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Changing Planet: Melting Glaciers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students sort photographs of glaciers and measure glacial retreat to observe how alpine glaciers have retreated over the past century. Includes a printable worksheet, links to relevant materials, and extension activities.
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Activity
Rice University

Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Mathematics of Cartography: Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
Definition of map scale with related cartography links and activity at Mapblast in which students create maps of their own and determine distance and scale.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Map Sense

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the basic components of maps: legend, scale, Compass rose and labels. Clips from United Streaming video are included to illustrate these concepts. Student assessment and a student...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Types of Maps

For Students 2nd - 8th
Details on the different types of maps, scale, and symbols.