Reading Topographic Maps and Elevation Contours

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Interpret elevation, contour lines, and shaded relief to understand terrain steepness and land heights.

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Thematic Maps, Geospatial Tools, and Applied Cartography

4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS

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Analyze specialized thematic data, explore digital mapping tools, and apply spatial reasoning to navigate routes and create custom community maps.

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Geog4.aWisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th Grade

Characteristics of place

SS.Geog4.a.2Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th Grade

Categorize characteristics of the local community (e.g., weather and climate, population, landforms, vegetation, culture, industry). Describe how certain places have meanings that distinguish them from other places. (e.g., shopping mall, park, places of worship).