Worksheet
Curated OER

Maps Reinforcement

For Students 6th - 8th
In this map worksheet, students complete 6 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions about 3 different map figures.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Creating a Topographic Map

For Students 6th - 8th
In this topographic map instructional activity, students add contour lines to a topographic map using instructions provided. Once topographic map is finished, students complete 2 follow-up short answer questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Topographic Maps

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this topographic map worksheet, students learn how to read a topographic map and create a topographic map of their own using clay or Play-Doh. Students include contour lines by layering the clay. Students answer 6 questions about...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Topographic Mapping Skills

For Students 5th - 9th
In this geography instructional activity, students read an excerpt about topographic maps and why they are useful for various jobs. They also respond to eleven questions that follow related to the excerpt and locating specific map points...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Contour Map Worksheet #3

For Students 6th - 9th
Earth scientists answer five multiple choice questions about the topographical map atop the worksheet. Use this as a quick assessment of understanding after having taught how to read contour lines and topographic maps. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Contour Map Worksheet #2

For Students 6th - 9th
Following a contour map of a hill, a stream, and the ocean, are five multiple choice questions. Earth science enthusiasts determine elevation, direction of water flow, distance, and steepness. They also match the map to a selection of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Red River Contours

For Students 7th - 10th
In this contour map worksheet, students use a given contour map to answer 16 questions about the area shown on the map. Topics include the gradient from one spot to another, the elevation, the direction of the flow of the Red River, the...
Interactive
Curated OER

Student Exploration: Building Topographic Maps

For Students 4th - 6th
In this earthquake exploration worksheet, students complete 2 prior knowledge questions, then use "Building Topographic Maps Gizmo" to conduct several activities, completing short answer questions when finished.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet 19 - Topographical Maps

For Teachers Higher Ed
For this map worksheet, students use information from given topical maps and locate the maxima and solve one dimensional wave equations. This two-page worksheet contains four problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Contour Map Worksheet #4

For Students 7th - 12th
There are only four questions here. There is a contour map of Cottonwood, Colorado and the creek that crosses it. Earth scientists tell in what direction the creek flows, identify the highest elevation on the map, draw a topographic...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Geographical Skills-- Map Scale

For Students 5th - 6th
In this maps instructional activity, students study a simple map and the scale in kilometres. Students read the directions and answer one question. Students then look at a sketch map of a town and answer 2 questions. Students also read...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Melody II

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this music activity, students determine which string of notes are a harmony and which ones are a melody. Students also form a map of the musical contour of the songs "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and "Sweet Georgia Brown."
Worksheet
Curated OER

Map Analysis Worksheet

For Students 8th - 9th
In this map analysis worksheet, students decipher what type of map they are using based on a complete list of criteria. Students then answer multiple questions based on their discoveries.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Making Maps

For Students 4th - 6th
In this map making worksheet, students learn about the science of making maps, which is cartography. They then answer the 11 questions on the worksheet. The answers are on the last page.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet for Analysis of a Map

For Students 6th - 10th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer questions that require them to analyze the maps of their choice.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Melody II

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this music worksheet, learners identify melody as a string of notes that has a rhythm. They identify which notes given are melody and/or harmony. Students also map the contour of "Sweet Georgia Brown."
Worksheet
Curated OER

Viewing Earth and Sky

For Students 7th - 12th
In this earth and sky worksheet, students review terms associated with map reading. Students also review topographic maps and how contour lines represent elevation. This worksheet has 5 matching, 5 true or false, 5 fill in the blank, and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water Monitoring Vocabulary

For Teachers 7th - 12th
As the title implies, this is a list of vocabulary terms relating to water monitoring. If your ecology class is learning about how to test water quality, this will be an appropriate reference sheet for them. As a bonus, if you live in...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Science Review for Grade 5 (5.2)

For Students 5th
For this science review for grade 5 (5.2) worksheet, 5th graders answer 25 earth science questions in a standardized test format, including reading maps and diagrams.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Hurricane Impact: Storm Surges and Elevation Transitions

For Students 6th - 9th
In this hurricane instructional activity, student answer 6 multiple choice questions and 8 short answer questions about hurricanes. They color the map to show flooded areas.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Land Use Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this environment learning exercise, students find the solutions to a real life case study after separating into different groups. There is also information about types of land use for scaffolding of the project.