EarthRef.org Digital Archive (ERDA) -- K-12 Topographic Maps and Hydrology Lesson 1: How to Read and Use Topographic Maps

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K-12 Topographic Maps and Hydrology Lesson 1: How to Read and Use Topographic Maps

File Name	erda.topographic.maps.lesson.materials.zip
Data Type	lesson plan
Computer Program	Not specified
File Size	15.96 MB - 1 file
Expert Level	Elementary School (Grade 3-6)
Contributor	Katharine W Huntington
Source	Katharine Huntington, University of Washington
Resource Matrix	Map Reading Skills

Description
In this activity, students work with paper topographic maps and Google Earth to identify, visualize, and measure landforms on topographic maps. The activity stands alone, or can be used as preparation for companion lesson, K-12 Topographic Maps and Hydrology Lesson 2 - Using Topography and an Augmented Reality Sandbox to Design Solutions to a Dam Break Problem, available at http://earthref.org/ERDA/2379/