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

Links verified on 06/28/2021

1. Contours Quiz.
Click Image to Enlarge		Use data from a map to determine the elevation of contours. SEE MORE
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. Latitude and Longitude Quiz.
Click Image to Enlarge		Find out the latitude and longitude of selected points on a globe. SEE MORE
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. Where on Earth?
Click Image to Enlarge		Find the latitude and longitude of places on earth.  SEE MORE