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Understanding Topographic Maps: Navigating the Terrain

In this one-time course, learners will understand the importance of topographic maps for navigation.
Judy Phillips
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(61)
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What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this one-time class, learners will understand the basics of topographic maps. This course covers why we use them, what the map symbols are used for, and hands-on practice identifying features on a real topographic map. 

This class will be presented with slides and lecture while doing hands-on activities with a pre-selected topographic map. Learners will be asked to identify the features and answer basic questions based on the knowledge they gain in class. Understanding how to read topographic maps is an important skill to have during emergency situations and in real-time for hobbies and projects related to construction or identifying natural resources such as water. No previous knowledge is necessary. This is a basic class designed for those learners who have never had the opportunity to experience reading a topographic map. I will upload the map into the class for you to print prior to the lesson. It is wise to have colored pencils and a magnifying glass handy for those hard to see features.
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to identify the basic map symbols on a topographic map and describe what they are used for.
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I will provide a topographic map to be printed. Each learner should have some colored pencils and a magnifying glass or some way to look closely at those hard to see areas on the map.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2021
5.0
61reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of West Georgia
As a geologist, I have used topographic maps in my field experience and work-related activities on a regular basis. Many of my personal hobbies are reliant on understanding how to read topographic maps.

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$15

per class
Meets once
45 min

Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-9 learners per class

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