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All Maps Lie: A Look at the Properties and Functions of Maps
GeoLiteracy
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Description:
Maps are tools for understanding the world around us. However, just like other sources of information, maps can be deceiving depending on the purpose of the map’s creator. In this lesson students will identify and describe the properties and functions of maps and become more aware of bias that can be fostered by a map.
Author:
John Halverson
Grade Range:
High School
Duration:
1-2 class periods
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Teacher Instructions
Student Materials:
Student Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
PowerPoint Presentation
Standards
National Geography Standards:
1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information
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