Technology E-Learning Unit
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COMPREHENSIVE E-LEARNING UNIT

Topography instructs students in drawing land contours to scale.


Right-mouse click grid & "Save Picture As" to your folder as Topography.

 

Instructor Notes
NEEDS

Computer

PAINT
Program

This Lesson

Topographical maps are constructed at one block equals 10 feet.
Topography Name_graphic_"topography".

Place a hill with a rise of 15 feet, a pond or stream with a depth of 5 feet, your travel trailer, and three types of vegetation. Each contour line equals 5 feet. Label the items.

STANDARDS
Duration: 90 minutes
Grades 5-8
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems (by constructing a topographical map). (Iste 1)
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity (through designing a plot plan). (Iste 3)
Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences (with a geography illustration). (Iste 4)