Comprehend and interpret quantitative, technical, or mathematical information presented in maps, charts, graphs, time lines, tables, and diagrams. 0601.6.10

Links verified on 6/16/2014

1. Beginner's Map Reading Skills - Several activities are presented to assist in teaching the concepts of reading maps.
2. Dust Bowl Timeline - (from PBS) Use this timeline to practice this SPI.
   1. Other Timelines at Internet4Classrooms
3. Graphs and charts - five different graphs and charts for you to consider
4. Index of topics and quizzes - by David J. Leveson at CUNY in Brooklyn, NY
5. Latitude and Longitude quiz - quiz that checks answers
6. A Map For All Reasons - students identify the function of various parts of a map
7. Map Reading Activities - practice reading maps using compasses, latitude, longitude and more
8. Mathematics of Cartography - several map activity from Cynthia Lanius
9. National Atlas of the United States
10. 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
11. Using Graphs to Understand Data - a five-question multiple-choice quiz
12. What's On a Map? - eight questions about using various parts of a map
13. What do Maps Show - Several activities are presented to assist in teaching the concepts of reading maps.

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