Map Skills - CCSS 7.G.A.1, Mathematical Practices

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1. Burnside's Billions.
Click Image to Enlarge		In this game purchase as many landmarks as possible with ten billion dollars. You will need to convert dollars to the native currency. The game provides real time currency exchange rates and has numerous twists and turns. SEE MORE
2. Contours Quiz.
Click Image to Enlarge		Use data from a map to determine the elevation of contours. SEE MORE
3. Coordinates.
Click Image to Enlarge		Learn latitude and longitude while learning the locations and names of the world's nations.  SEE MORE
4. Distance and Direction on Maps.
Click Image to Enlarge		Each of the maps in this activity expresses a scale in a different form: bar scale, statement of equivalency and representative fraction. If needed, you can click to review the concept of scale, how to convert units, convert fractions to decimals and/or use a protractor. SEE MORE
5. Find your Longitude.
Click Image to Enlarge		Want to understand why it is that having a precise timepiece (also known as a chronometer) helps you determine your longitude? Play this Shockwave game, get lost on the high seas, and find out.(non-Shockwave version also available)  SEE MORE
6. Gradient Quiz.
Click Image to Enlarge		Which line on the graph has a gradient that is most similar to the line selected on the map? SEE MORE
7. Latitude and Longitude Quiz.
Click Image to Enlarge		Find out the latitude and longitude of selected points on a globe. SEE MORE
8. Latitude Longitude Machine.
Click Image to Enlarge		Practice your latitude and longitude skills by using a dynamic point and click world map. Test your proficiency. Identify as many coordinate points as possible in one minute. SEE MORE
9. Map Reading Activities.
Click Image to Enlarge		A variety of printouts and worksheets from Enchanted Learning to help practice reading maps using compasses, latitude, longitude and more.  SEE MORE
10. Map Scaes II.
Click Image to Enlarge		Understanding map scales in Degrees, Minutes and Seconds. Match up the letters with their latitudes and longitudes in degrees, minutes and seconds.  SEE MORE
11. Map Scales.
Click Image to Enlarge		Understanding map scales in Degrees and Minutes. Match up the letters with their latitudes and longitudes in degrees and minutes. SEE MORE
12. Map Skills Quiz.
Click Image to Enlarge		Take this quiz to test what you know about reading and using all kinds of maps. SEE MORE
13. Map Topics and Quizzes.
Click Image to Enlarge		Topics and Quizzes offered by David J. Leveson at CUNY in Brooklyn, NY. Menu contains links to many map activities and quizzes. SEE MORE
14. Maps with Decimal Distances.
Click Image to Enlarge		Use a map to find the distance between two locations. SEE MORE
15. Treasure Hunt Treasure Trail.
Click Image to Enlarge		Scroll down to the bottom for a variety of interactive quizzes on longitude, latitude, coordinates, grids, etc. SEE MORE
16. Where on Earth?
Click Image to Enlarge		Find the latitude and longitude of places on earth.  SEE MORE