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ERIC Number: EJ523778
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0028-8292
Exploring Arthur's Pass Topographic Map and Model Interpretation.
Fastier, Murray; Macaulay, John
New Zealand Journal of Geography, n100 p16-23 Oct 1995
Provides instructional materials, tasks, and activities to supplement a unit on map reading. Presents a two-page color topographical map of Arthur's Pass (New Zealand). Includes learning activities covering reading grid references, estimating distances, cross-sections, and sketch mapping. Briefly discusses and illustrates digital terrain models. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cartography, Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Geography, Geography Instruction, Instructional Innovation, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Locational Skills (Social Studies), Map Skills, Maps, Physical Geography, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Topography, Visual Aids
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: New Zealand