Interpret a map indicating scale, distance, and direction. 7.3.15

Links verified 10/2/2014

1. Distance and Direction on Maps - interactive exercises.
2. Eight representations of a single place - Each of these images shows a representation of Mount Shasta, a volcano in California. A fantastic topographic map allows viewers to rotate the map horizontally.
3. Finding your way with a map and compass - how to determine direction and distance. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
4. Free Printable Maps and Flash Cards from SquishLogic
   1. Africa - map | flash cards
   2. Asia - map | flash cards
   3. Europe - map | flash cards
   4. Mexico - map | flash cards
   5. United States - map | flash cards
5. Geographical Features - Quia game
6. Graphic scales - convert distances on map to actual ground distances
7. Interactive map of the various types of features on the Earth's surface
8. Map Adventures - lesson to guide young students in basic concepts for visualizing objects from different perspectives and how to understand and use maps. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
9. Map Reading - Enchanted Learning - activities for learning map reading.
10. Map Skills - A resource website for teachers with many web links.
11. Map Skills - Maps show us many types of information. We can learn about a country's landforms, weather, population, almost anything simply by reading a map! [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
12. Map Sites - Teacher Resource
13. Mapability - Map Symbols.
14. Reading a City Map - interactive quiz
15. Reading a Road Map - Pick a state and use the Map Key.
16. Reading Maps - interactive quiz

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