MAP SKILLS BOOT CAMP

Build geography knowledge with these step-by-step lessons in foundational map-reading skills.

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Lesson 1: Globes and Hemispheres

Learn how and why we divide globes into hemispheres.

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Lesson 2: Latitude and Longitude

Learn how to pinpoint location using latitude and longitude.

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Lesson 3: Direction and Distance

Learn how to use a map’s compass and scale of miles/kilometers.

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Lesson 4: Political and Economic Map

Use a map to learn about countries of the European Union.

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Lesson 5: Physical Map

Learn how to read an elevation map using a map of Afghanistan.

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Lesson 6: Scale Maps

Learn how to read small- and large-scale maps.

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Lesson 7: Climate Map

Learn how to read a world climate map.

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Lesson 8: Population Map

Learn how to read a world population map.

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Lesson 9: Time Zones

Learn how to use world and U.S. time zones maps.

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Lesson 10: Polar Maps

Learn how to read maps of the North and South poles.

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Lesson 11: Historical Map

Learn how to read a historical map of Africa.

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Lesson 12: Comparing Map Types

Review how to read three different types of map.

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Lesson 13: Map Projections

Learn why mapmakers use different projections.

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Lesson 14: Road Map

Learn how to read a road map.

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Lesson 15: Region Map

Learn how to read a map that shows different regions.

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