Children will: build a three-dimensional island model using a contour map, engrave a simple map on an aluminum “printing plate,” determine the elevation of hills in their neighborhood, draw a treasure map and have a friend search for the hidden stash, create a nautical chart of a small puddle, survey their backyard or local park, navigate a course using a compass, and much more.
Now more than ever, the study of geography is crucial to understanding our ever-changing planet, from political change and warfare to environmental conservation and population growth.
Children will: build a three-dimensional island model using a contour map, engrave a simple map on an aluminum “printing plate,” determine the elevation of hills in their neighborhood, draw a treasure map and have a friend search for the hidden stash, create a nautical chart of a small puddle, survey their backyard or local park, navigate a course using a compass, and much more.
Now more than ever, the study of geography is crucial to understanding our ever-changing planet, from political change and warfare to environmental conservation and population growth.
Charting the World: Geography and Maps from Cave Paintings to GPS with 21 Activities
144Charting the World: Geography and Maps from Cave Paintings to GPS with 21 Activities
144Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781569763445 |
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Publisher: | Chicago Review Press, Incorporated |
Publication date: | 08/01/2011 |
Series: | Chicago Review Press For Kids Series , #36 |
Pages: | 144 |
Product dimensions: | 8.40(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.30(d) |
Age Range: | 9 - 12 Years |