Contours - Showing Height on Maps

Students will understand why maps are not 3D; by the end of the lesson students will understand contours and be able to create cross sections of land formations using a series landscapes to reconstruct and evaluate journeys.

Content
This lesson is designed to work with MYP, KS3, NCSS standards and is ready to go straight out the box. This lesson includes the following files; 1) Powerpoint presentation, 2) Resource sheets, 3) worksheets, 4) comprehension test, 5) a lesson plan (MYP aligned).

How to Use
Students will learn the language and concepts associated with using contours. They will work on transects and ultimately will be able to create a journey transect themselves. Students will also be tested with comprehension questions about contours on an unseen map. This lesson can run either as an individual task or a group activity. A model lesson structure is outlined in the lesson plan. This also provides actively provides opportunities for SEN and LEx differentiation.

Who Should Buy This
This lesson can be used by anyone, but it is designed to be taught out of the box. It is best suited to a new teacher or a teacher who wants everything done with no input from themselves. I strongly advise looking at the units bundles if you want to build on each lessons topics sequentially. If you are a more experienced teacher then check out the resource packs for use in history lessons.

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