Comprehend and interpret factual, quantitative, technical, or mathematical information presented in maps, charts, graphs, time lines, tables, and diagrams. 0701.6.10

Links verified on 3/23/2010

1. Dust Bowl Timeline - (from PBS) Use this timeline to practice this SPI.
   1. Other Timelines at Internet4Classrooms
2. Index of topics and quizzes offered by David J. Leveson at CUNY in Brooklyn, NY
3. Latitude and Longitude quiz - online quiz that checks answers
4. A Map For All Reasons - students identify the function of various parts of a map
5. Map Reading Activities - practice reading maps using compasses, latitude, longitude and more
6. Mathematics of Cartography - several map activity from Cynthia Lanius
7. National Atlas of the United States
8. Technical Tips on Presenting - [48 slides] includes suggestions on the use of color and remarks about audience members who may be color blind to some degree
9. Using Graph and Charts
   1. Interpreting a Data Chart - answer questions about what can be found in a grid chart
   2. Interpreting Column Graphs - answer ten questions about a column graph
   3. Interpreting Circle (Pie) Graphs - answer eight questions about a circle graph
10. Using a Table of Contents - a sample table is given with four questions to answer
11. What's On a Map? - eight questions about various parts of a map
12. What do Maps Show - Several activities are presented to assist in teaching the concepts of reading maps.