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Identifying Map Types

Grade 8Social Studies45 min

Learning Objective

I can analyze the specific characteristics of diverse map types and explain how their features make them suitable for particular uses.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Reference and Thematic Maps

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Practice

14 min

5 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Describe a scenario where a cartogram would be the most effective map type to use. Explain why. You need to show the different elevations of a mountain range. Which type of map would you use and why? ”

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