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Mathematics of Cartography
Teachers' Notes
Grade Levels
7-12
Lesson Procedures
Students will study the mathematics of maps by utilizing various online resources. The lesson is designed so that students can work independently with guidance when needed from the teacher.
Mathematics Topics
Distance, scale, coordinate systems, and projection
Connecting Mathematics
Connects math with geography, writing, history, and career information
Materials and media
None other than a computer with Internet access and graphics capabilities
Suggested Assessment
Problems are included. A mini research project could be assigned after completion of the lesson. Students would complete an on-line portfolio that includes examples of maps, a paper describing what they have learned, a biography of a mathematician who influenced cartography, etc. Be sure to have them include a bibliography of the urls they used.
Suggested Teacher Resource
Other Map Lessons
- National Geographics' Lessons
- US Geographic's The Learning Web
- Mapmaker, mapmaker...
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