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Students will examine a map projection of a chosen USGS topographic map versus other maps. The teacher will explain that each map is drawn according to a specific map projection. Students will be given or shown a USGS poster of numerous map projections, as well as cartography in texts to illustrate how distance, direction, angle, or area have to be distorted.

title "Comparing Map Projections - A Remix of OER USGS Science Lesson Plans" 2024 by Jason Betzner
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Comparing Map Projections - A Remix of OER USGS Science Lesson Plans

Created Jan. 24, 2024 by Jason Betzner

Download: USGS_Map_Projections.pdf

Remixed from "Comparing Map Projections - A Remix of OER USGS Science Lesson Plans" by Wendell Turner

Subject:: Science, Earth and Space Systems, Scientific and Engineering Practices
Level:: High School
Material Type:: Activity/Lab

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VA.SCI.2018.ES.1

Virginia Science Standards of Learning 2018

Grades 9-12

Learning Domain: Earth Science

Standard: The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific and engineering practices.

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Betzner, Jason. "Comparing Map Projections - A Remix of OER USGS Science Lesson Plans". OER Commons. Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education, 20 Oct. 2022. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. <https://goopenva.org/authoring/916-comparing-map-projections-a-remix-of-oer-usgs-scie>.

Betzner, J. (2022, October 20). Comparing Map Projections - A Remix of OER USGS Science Lesson Plans. OER Commons. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://goopenva.org/authoring/916-comparing-map-projections-a-remix-of-oer-usgs-scie.

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"Comparing Map Projections - A Remix of OER USGS Science Lesson Plans" 2024 by Wendell Turner

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