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| Child's Place in Time and Space
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Outline Maps of the United States - Printable Maps from The National Atlas Download or print pdf files for several different outline maps of the United States , California , and California counties. Files print on 8.5" x 11" paper. |
| 2. Compare the information that can be derived from a three-dimensional model to the information that can be derived from a picture of the same location. |
Topographic Salad Tray Model Instructions for using clear plastic salad holders to make a 3-dimensional representation of a topographic map. |
| 3. Construct a simple map, using cardinal directions and map symbols. |
Map Adventures (Teacher Packet) An on-line teacher packet for grades K-3. Students learn basic concepts for visualizing objects from different perspectives and how to understand and use maps. Includes teacher information, seven lesson plans, two activity sheets, and a poster that can be printed in color or black & white by printing pdf files on fifteen 8.5" x 11" sheets. Helping Your Child Learn Geography This 32-page booklet, published in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Education and the National Geographic Society, is designed to help adults stir children's curiosity about geography. Includes many suggestions for simple activities. K-4. Outline Maps of the United States - Printable Maps from The National Atlas Download or print pdf files for several different outline maps of the United States, California, and California counties. Files print on 8.5" x 11" paper. Map Symbols An explanation of topographic maps and map symbols. |
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