TN Geology Standards

Maps

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Geology : Standard 1 - Maps
Checks for Understanding 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.10 | 1.11 | 1.12 | 1.13 | 1.14 | 1.15
Science Curriculum Standards 3205 - Geology	Internet Resources
Identify basic map symbols and legends. 1.1	Using Maps in Ocean Research of Earth - a lesson plan from National Geographic Explore Spatial Patterns in your own hometown - a lesson plan from National Geographic Exploring Maps of the Earth A Map For All Reasons - students identify the function of various parts of a map Understanding Maps of Earth What’s On a Map? - eight questions about using various parts of a map
Differentiate between longitude and latitude. 1.2	Are We There Yet? - students answer ten questions by reading information from maps Enchanted Learning Software's Search page - enter latitude and longitude - you will find dozens of printable pages Find your Longitude - Interactive game How to Use a Compass How to use a Compass - finding directions without a compass How to use a Compass - suggested exercises How to use a Compass - using the compass alone How to use a Compass - using a compass with a map Important Facts about Latitude and Longitude Label the Latitude and Longitude - a world map from Enchanted Learning (answers for the teacher) Land Formations - Choose any of the features on this page to begin your journey, and discover all of the fascinating features that mother nature has created on the surface of the Earth. Lost at Sea - The Search for Longitude - NOVA chronicles the seventeenth-century journey to determine longitude Latitude and Longitude - a set of four lessons Latitude and Longitude quiz - Finding out the latitude and longitude of selected points on a globe Latitude and Longitude Printout Glossary - to be used with the world map above. Look up the latitude and longitude of states in the U.S. - this table gives the latitude and longitude of various major cities in the United States USA Latitude and Longitude Activity - from Enchanted Learning World map to use in latitude and longitude study - World Latitude and Longitude Activity to go with the map World Latitude and Longitude Outline Map - from Enchanted Learning
Determine the latitude and longitude of specific map points. 1.3
Investigate the concept of map scale. 1.4
Determine scaled map distances. 1.5
Explain the concept of elevation. 1.6
Determine the elevations of specific points on a topographic map. 1.7
Construct a 3-D representation of a topographical map that illustrates contour lines. 1.8
Construct an elevation profile from topographic map data 1.9
Identify landforms and determine stream flow direction using a topographic map. 1.10
Use field data to create a topographic map of a landform 1.11
Interpret basic rock types, time periods, and faults from geologic maps. 1.12
Determine compass readings at selected sites. 1.13	How to Use a Compass How to use a Compass - finding directions without a compass How to use a Compass - suggested exercises How to use a Compass - using the compass alone How to use a Compass - using a compass with a map Important Facts about Latitude and Longitude
Investigate methods of remote sensing used to measure and monitor the earth's crust. 1.14
Use a GPS unit to identify latitude, longitude, and elevation of a location. 1.15