Make State Maps with Map Machine

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/03/g35/exploremaps.html

Description: This lesson asks students to compare and contrast their state with another one using observations they make from National Geographic's MapMachine. They'll look at their own state's maps as the teacher creates them for the class, and they'll make their own maps of another state of their choice. They'll list their observations of the two states' maps then write paragraphs comparing and contrasting what they've seen. Standards 4.1.3 and 4.1.5

Author: National Geographic Xpeditions

Lesson ID: 1474

Weather Math

http://score.kings.k12.ca.us/lessons/weathermath.html

Description: Collect weather data from your own general geographical location and another city elsewhere in the U.S. Average the forecast temperatures and compare data using number sentences, graphing, etc. 4.1.0

Author: Jan Rottner, SCORE Math

Lesson ID: 1208

What Do Maps Show?

http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/teachers/mapsshow.htm

Description: Use your textbook to find as many different types of maps as possible and identify the kinds of information provided on each. Then check the Internet for an example of each type you found in your text. Can you find any others? Share what you find. Standard 4.1.0

Author:

Lesson ID: 1219