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Title:

Using Map Scales

Url:

http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/geology/leveson/core/linksa/scale_us...

Creator:

Leveson, David J.

Publisher:

Brooklyn College

Description: This lesson shows students how to use various types of scales to measure distances on a map. Topics include the statement of equivalency, bar scales, the representative fraction, and how to measure distances along a curve.

LC Classification:

Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Maps
Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Mathematical geography. Cartography
Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Mathematical geography. Cartography -- Mathematical geography. Cartography -- Cartography -- Study and teaching. Research
Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Mathematical geography. Cartography -- Mathematical geography. Cartography -- Cartography -- Topographic drawing

GEM Subject:

Science -- Earth science
Science -- Instructional issues
Social studies -- Geography
Social studies -- Instructional issues

Key Concept:

Geography -- Maps

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School

Language:

English

Rights:

David J. Leveson

Access Rights:

Free access

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