VA Geography SOL 10.1 Links Origins of the compass Rose Symbology (history and characteristics of the compass reading A MAP (lesson plan for teaching students to use map direction, http://home.att.net/~rmmwms/vastandards/10.1.html
Extractions: A Brief Examination of Projections (somewhat technical explanation of the shape of the earth, projections, and distortionbe sure to explore links at top of page) How Do We Know Where We Are Going? (navigation and map projections) Introduction to Map Projections (this site may be best suited for teacher background material) Make a Mercator Projection (lesson plan for teaching the characteristics of a Mercator projection) Map Projections (explanation of concepts of distortion and map projections, examples of projections, explanation of global gridillustrated) Map Projections (definitions and illustrations of over 30 map projections) Map Projections (definitions and illustrations of six map projections) Map Projections Map Projections (definitions, illustrations, and reasons for)
Events > Courses > Geography 205 Fall 2004 geography 205 fall term 2004 is a reading seminar devoted to the topic of nature,science, Social compass 50 (3)275285. *Peterson, Gregory R. 2001. http://www.newvisions.ucsb.edu/events/courses/205Fa04.html
Extractions: Nature, Science, and Religion Geography 205, Nature, Science, and Religion, builds on a successful pilot completed winter term 2004 by UCSB graduate students representing a wide range of disciplines. The course syllabus for fall term 2004 and a preliminary bibliography are below. Syllabus General Information Seminar topic: Seminar in Environmental Geography: Geography 205 fall term 2004 is a reading seminar devoted to the topic of nature, science, and religion. It will survey literature, concepts, and theories related to the New Visions of Nature, Science, and Religion program at UC Santa Barbara. Please refer to the New Visions website at www.newvisions.ucsb.edu for further information. Readings Our readings this term will feature work drawn from geography and a wide range of disciplines across the spectrum of the physical and life sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and humanities and theology. Most readings are organized under the five metaphors or "visions" of nature covered in the New Visions program; additional readings discuss connections between nature, science, and religion, and offer a range of perspectives for rethinking science and religion. Readings not available online have been compiled into a course reader, tentatively available at the Alternative Copy Shop in Isla Vista (6556 Pardall);
Syllabus -- Geog Of Latin America Read articles on Latin Am. Urban Structure (see reading packet) Wed 4/13Begin Mexico Population Circles Exercise; (Bring compass, ruler, calculator) http://www.ksu.edu/geography/JSSmith/syllabus620.htm
Extractions: This course is designed to introduce students to the geographical concepts of Latin America including the Caribbean. It is intended to provide a broad understanding of the region's physical environment and human/social conditions. Visual images and homework exercises are used to reinforce topics discussed in class lectures. After completing this course, students should have a better understanding of the overall characteristics of Latin America as well as a more refined understanding of some of the unique qualities of various sub-regions. Student participation in class discussions is strongly encouraged. Please be advised that I do not initiate withdrawals for students who quit attending class.
Penn State Outreach Magazine Fall 2004 In his seminars he combines the basics of map and compass reading with a brief Said Thomas Coy, whose geography class at the Shippensburg Area Senior http://www.outreach.psu.edu/News/magazine/Vol_7.2/Nano.html
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Truman College Academics: Nursing Documented reading score of 12th grade on the compass reading test within thelast 12 months. geography History Humanities Literature 110 http://www.trumancollege.cc/academics/nursing/AAS239.php?ID=239
Extractions: Here are selected Geography and Map resources in the UB Libraries and also on the Internet. For more on Geography, visit the Geography Department here at the State University of New York at Buffalo; for more on maps and mapping, visit the UB Libraries Map Collection Career Information Geography Resources Quick Maps (Travel, etc.) Government Resources Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional Societies Global Positioning System (GPS) Software Electronic Journals Map Collections Teaching with Maps ... Learn Something New (kids) Career Information GISCareers.com . Posted jobs and resumes online. Posting resumés is free. Careers in Geography . Site from Association of American Geographers. Also provides answers to questions on various careers in geography, as well as help on deciding what you might want to do for a career. Has a link: Job-Search and Internship Guide For Geographers Departments of Geography in Canada . Listings for geography departments in Canadian universities. Earthworks links to jobs, degree programs, for related professions.
A Whale Of A Tale®: Swim Into Social Studies 3 - Download to introduce students to basic geography and history concepts and terminology . Terms used in map reading, compass, and history are reviewed through http://www.virtualsoftware.com/ProdPage.cfm?ProdID=1647&A-Whale-of-a-Tale®:-S
Extractions: Discussion Group GdC Campus: Tutorials and Courses Cartography General History Topography ... Specific themes Topographic Maps: Frequently Asked Questions (Centre for Topographic Information of Natural Resources Canada) Topographic Maps, The Basics Mapping Terminology (Centre for Topographic Information of Natural Resources Canada)
Research At Miami's Natural Areas geography Research (Departmental Website) been used for soil, compass reading,map interpretation and forest population studies. http://www.units.muohio.edu/naturalareas/research/geography.html
Extractions: Research Home Geography Research ( Departmental Website Marcum Trail: is used for soil, vegetation, surface runoff, stream flow and landform analysis. East of the Marcum Center and along the flood-plain along Four-Mile Creek is used for soil studies. Harkers Run is used for watershed delineation studies Peffer Park: Topics covered in the field include land-use history (based on air photo
Map Reading - An Educator S Reference Desk Lesson Plan This lesson will help students with map reading skills by asking them to locate Point to a street on the map and ask according to the compass which http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Social_Studies/Ge
Extractions: Endorsed by: Don Descy, Mankato State University Date: March 23, 1997 Grade Level(s): Subject(s) Description: Goal: This lesson will help students with map reading skills by asking them to locate their home on a city map and participate in related activities. Objectives: Practice map reading skills Locate their home, school and other familiar landmarks on a city map Define map symbols Preparation: Blow up a map of the city and have attached to bulletin board. Include a compass rose and a key. Cover a small milk carton to represent the school. Have a push pin ready with a flag attached to it that is labeled school. Concepts: Identify and define conventional map symbols Understand basic spatial concepts and themes of geography Materials: Make a chart or transparency that has a sample key with many symbols Individual sized milk cartons for each student Push pins and self stick labels Construction paper Procedure: Part I Discuss the work landmark and its meaning. Next point out a landmark on the map such as a lake. Ask students to describe what a lake looks like. Have a volunteer come to the chalkboard and draw a picture that could represent a lake.
School Programs - Abbott's Mill Nature Center Orienteering compass reading Grade 4 - 5 3 hours $5/student Learn theparts of a compass geography Maps 9. Mathematics Mathematical processes http://www.delawarenaturesociety.org/education/amnc/schprog-amnc.htm
Extractions: Environmental Careers Conference 34 active outdoor and indoor programs led by teacher-naturalists let students explore a variety of ecosystems and their inhabitants. Immersed in hands-on education, your students will gain an in-depth understanding of the natural world and the role humans play in their environment. All lessons are designed to meet the state science standards and performance indicators and are outdoor extensions to Topical Pathways Grade Cluster PK-3
GEOGRAPHY - EnchantedLearning.com geography A collection of geography pages, printouts, and activities for students . Color the map, read compass directions, estimate distance, and read http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/
Orienteering Orienteering is an activity where participants use a compass to move from one It personalizes geography so students develop a sense of awareness and http://www.hawaii.edu/hga/GAW97/orienteer.html
Extractions: (A special thanks to Dr. Michal L. LeVasseur for her compass directions) Orienteering is an activity where participants use a compass to move from one point to another point. The procedure can be a valuable tool to help students become more observant of their surroundings. Orienteering the school environment brings exploration and navigation to the classroom and the school campus. It personalizes geography so students develop a sense of awareness and understanding of their environment and how they relate to it. Teaching Level : 4-12 (adaptable) Connection to National Standards: The geographically informed person knows and understands: #1- How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective. #2- How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments in a spatial context. #3- How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface. #4- The physical and human characteristics of places.
02-Magnetic Compass - UWSP Geography 344 (Heywood) reads known azimuths to landmark positions surrounding a site. The compassreading difference is deviation. Site 02 magnetic azimuths are NEXT http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/heywood/Geog344/SAR/02Compass.htm
Extractions: 344 Scores 344 Home 344 Goals Heywood Courses ... Change Web Page Colors Exercise 02 Magnetic Compass 1. Start at 16T 0295794 4933525 (call this Point Y). How would you describe this location for persons who are not familiar with the UTM grid reference system? East door Science Building At present (2004), the magnetic declination in Stevens Point is -1º40. Rounding this declination to an even -2º, what is the magnetic azimuth to the NORTHEAST corner of the LRC [library] building? 191.5°T + 2° = 193.5°M Now, suppose that there is a consistent deviation of 12.5º due to ceiling lights at Point Y, that it has been 30 years since the map publication indicating -2º declination, and that annual variation has averaged +10. Under these circumstances, what is the true azimuth to the NORTHEAST corner of the LRC [library] building from Point Y? [-12.5° + (-2°) + ((+10')30yrs)/60)] = -9.5° + 193.5°M = 184°T Now proceed to 16T 0295640 4933500 (Site 02). Here we shall perform the Cumberland Rain Dance to calibrate our magnetic compasses. That odd term derives from an English SAR team that devised a practice to check magnetic departures quickly on-site. Essentially, every compass reads known azimuths to landmark positions surrounding a site. The compass reading difference is deviation. Site 02 magnetic azimuths are:
BBC - GCSE Bitesize - Geography Onion Street. Post ideas and check out geography messages here. Compassdirections, grid references, key, scale and reading the title http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/quizengine?quiz=geo
AP Human Geography Dear AP Human geography student, welcome to Boulder High! Below you will findinfo on ordering a textbook and the summer reading assignment. http://www.bvsd.k12.co.us/schools/boulderhigh/aphumgeo.htm
Extractions: map of a "new" State I saw a cute idea for a BB for social studies on maps. They create a map of a new state. They draw an outline for it, decide on its name, decide which landforms and bodies of water they want the state to have. Give them each a creative name (echo valley, etc...), design at least 10 different symbols to use in a key for their map. Have 3 of these symbols each represent a different natural resource. The other symbols can... source
Teachers Blog: Celestial Reasonings, Just How Far, What's In A Name STANDARD 1 How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, andtechnologies to Identify intercardinal directions by their compass reading, http://www.expedition360.com/x360_teachers_blog/2005/04/lesson_activiti.html
Extractions: STANDARD 4: The physical and human characteristics of places. Materials: blank paper clip art depicting boats, harbors, maps, globes (these pictures will be used to create a 'pictionary' of descriptions of the nautical terms colored pencils Preparation: Divide your social studies group into sections of a minimum of two students. Select words from the nautical glossary that your group would like to research. Procedure: Create a chart of your nautical terms and illustrate, making sure that you have labeled items in the pictures correctly. Your definitions and pictures should accurately portray the meaning of each term selected. Upon completion of the glossary, combine your charts for a classroom display and as a class reference.
