Students view satellite pictures of the ocean, and discuss the presence of phytoplankton and the colors of the ocean. Students compare/contrast ocean satellite images with maps and globes, then color world maps to replicate the satellite...

Students follow directions to draw a map of an island. They complete the island map adding their own details using symbols and a legend.

Students practice cartography using GIS technology. They create a map of Austin using GIS and aerial photos.

Links to two different versions of this mapping activity are available. In "The Small Version," youngsters design a town, keeping the water supply in mind. In "The Large Version," they also design a town, but they consider services and...