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What Do Maps Show?: Lesson 4 How to Read a Topographic Map Lesson PlanWhat Do Maps Show?: Lesson 4 How to Read a Topographic Map Lesson Plan
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What Do Maps Show?: Lesson 4 How to Read a Topographic Map

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Students examine the use of topographic maps as two dimensional representations that show elevations and slopes with contour lines. They read maps of the Salt Lake City, Utah area and complete the associated worksheets that show map signs and symbols, and applications.

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topography

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topographic maps, social studies
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2002

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