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Geographypods: Map Skills Unit PlanGeographypods: Map Skills Unit Plan
Publisher
Geographypods
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Unit Plans
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For Administrator Use
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Lexile Measures
1120L
Unit Plan

Geographypods: Map Skills

Curated by ACT

A collection of highly engaging learning modules on various topics within mapping skills. Covers map symbols, how to use four- and six-figure grid references, cardinal directions, distance, contour mapping, and drawing cross-sections. Modules are accompanied by handouts, PowerPoints, videos, games, interactive activities, quizzes, and excellent external links.

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Concepts

cardinal directions, map symbols

Additional Tags

4-figure grid references, 6-figure grid references, contour map, drawing cross-sections, four-figure grid references, six-figure grid references, compass rose, maps

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Common Core

RH.6-8.5 RH.6-8.7

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