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Understanding Map Scale with Bar Scales and Grids
Explain how map scale represents real-world distances and use a simple bar scale to estimate distances.
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Community Cartography and Advanced Mapping Skills
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
8 lessons
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Master map scale, coordinate systems, and mental mapping techniques to construct, evaluate, and digitize detailed community maps.
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Learning standards covered
SS.Geog1.c.1Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th GradeConstruct a map (paper or digital) of a familiar place (i.e., bedroom, classroom, playground) using title, compass rose, and symbols.
SS.Geog1.b.mWisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th GradeInterpret patterns in a variety of maps, charts, and graphs to display geographic information (contour, cartogram, population, natural resource, historical maps) and explain relationships among them.