Reading Maps.
(DVD)
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Published
New York, N.Y Distributed by Infobase, 2008.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (14 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Starke Co PL - Schricker Main Library (Knox) - Juvenile Non-Fiction | J 912 REA | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, N.Y Distributed by Infobase, 2008.
Format
DVD
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Grades 3-5
General Note
Introduction -- What are maps? -- Reference points on earth -- Map reading fundamentals -- Reading topographic maps -- Summing up -- Video assessment.
Description
In this video, students learn how to understand and use maps. Common maps are illustrated throughout the program. Different types of maps, including ski, bike, road, and topographic maps, are discussed. Map-reading fundamentals, including using a legend and scale, are also highlighted. The program also explains how lines of latitude and longitude can help identify a location, and how contour lines on a topographic map indicate slope. Additional concepts and terminology: globe, map symbols, global positioning system (GPS)
Target Audience
Grades 3-5
System Details
DVD, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital, 1080p High Definition; requires DVD player.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Narrator: Nina Keck. (2008). Reading Maps . Distributed by Infobase.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Narrator: Nina Keck. 2008. Reading Maps. Distributed by Infobase.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Narrator: Nina Keck. Reading Maps Distributed by Infobase, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Narrator: Nina Keck. Reading Maps Distributed by Infobase, 2008.
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