How are maps like fish? They both have scales. The chapter includes six different activities at three different levels. Scholars complete activities using natural resources, learn how to read a map, see how to make a compass rosette, create topographical maps, and more. 

Concepts

natural resources, the water cycle, compass roses, topographical maps, grid maps, physical maps, landmarks, rocks

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Find the water cycle song to teach during the first activity
• Use in a geography class to make cross-curricular connections

Classroom Considerations

• Be aware of any allergies
• The sixth of seven chapters covering geology

Pros

• Includes objectives for the activity with each lesson
• Dialogue for critical thinking follows a share, process, generalize, apply, and going further format
• Provides answer keys
• Includes teacher notes throughout the resource

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3