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Developing Map and Globe Skill Lessons
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Lesson Plans 4-5
Introduction
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It is safe to say that much information in social studies is obtained by being able to read maps and globes.
When we seek answers to questions that involve spatial relationships, such as "Where is it?", "How far is it", or "In what direction is it", maps and globes are about the only source available.
To be able to read maps and globes requires the development of a unique set of skills.
This section is designed to develop geographic skills, use a globe, an United States Map, and a World Map. Part 1 develops globe skills using the Cram Horizon Ring Activity Mounting. Part 2 develops map skills using the United States Map. Part 3 develops map skills using the World Map. The on-line lessons may be printed and used as student activity sheets.
Developing Map and Globe Skills
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To view a lesson plan click on the lesson title.
To print the lesson "click for PDF"
| Lesson Area | No. | Lesson Title | |
| United States Map | 1 | Maps, Symbols and Legends | click for PDF |
| United States Map | 2 | Water Features | click for PDF |
| United States Map | 3 | Direction Mixers | click for PDF |
| United States Map | 4 | States and Capitals | click for PDF |
| United States Map | 5 | The Oregon Trail | click for PDF |
| United States Map | 6 | Center of Population | click for PDF |
| United States Map | 7 | Zip Codes | click for PDF |
| United States Map | 8 | Scale | click for PDF |
| Answer Key For U.S. Map Lessons | click for PDF |
| Lesson Area | No. | Lesson Title | |
| World Map | 1 | World Grid Systems | click for PDF |
| World Map | 2 | Latitude on World Maps | click for PDF |
| World Map | 3 | Longitude on World Maps | click for PDF |
| World Map | 4 | The Global Grid System | click for PDF |
| World Map | 5 | World Projections, Distance, and the North Pole | click for PDF |
| World Map | 6 | Political Legends and Map Symbols | click for PDF |
| World Map | 7 | Types as a Symbol | click for PDF |
| Answer Key For U.S. Map Lessons | click for PDF |
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