Understanding Topographic Maps: Navigating the Terrain
Judy Phillips
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(47)
In this one-time course, learners will understand the importance of topographic maps for navigation.
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...
Learners will be able to identify the basic map symbols on a topographic map and describe what they are used for.
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.
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.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(47)
NEW CLASSES COMING SOON!!! New classes starting in September 2023... Hello and welcome! My name is Judy and I am excited to meet you and share my love of learning with your children. My educational background includes a B.S. in Geology with a...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-9 learners per class
