Map skills for children

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Maps & Globes

Submitted by khenkes on Fri, 03/21/2025 - 11:03

Teaches students to understand and identify the different parts of maps and globes from lines of latitude and longitude, to hemispheres and poles. Students wll also learn the significance of location. By describing a globe as a model of the Earth and then by comparing a globe to a flat world map, students will gain insight into how flat maps distort size, shape and distance between places on Earth. Students will also explore the advantages and disadvantages of maps and globes, and learn strategies for determining how to decide which one to use.

Making and Reading Maps

Submitted by khenkes on Fri, 03/21/2025 - 11:03

students look at the step-by-step process of constructing a map.

Maps & globes

  • Stephens, Mary
2004
Describes the differences between maps and globes; introduces their different parts, including latitude and longitude lines, hemispheres, and the poles; discusses their advantages and disadvantages, explaining how flat maps distort size, shape, and distance; and presents strategies for deciding which one to use.
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