Large vs Small Scale Maps: Can you Breakout of the Map? Differences in Map Scale

GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
This activity teaches students how to recognize large and small maps and why kind of map each is useful. In order to promote engagement, the activity uses locked bags and clues to have students build content knowledge.
Author: 
Heather Moll
Grade Range: 
8-HS
Duration: 
1 class period
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
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Student Materials: 
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Standards
Arizona Geography Concepts: 
1: The World in Spatial Terms
National Geography Standards: 
1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information