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Maps, Maps, and More Maps!

Maps and map reading are an integral part of our learning process. Below we have listed our favorite sites to find information about maps or find help reading maps. If you know any others that might helpful, send them our way!

Microsoft TerraServer
Provides satellite images of United States landscape. Zoom in to find any location in the country. An awesome use of technology and place to find pictures of undocumented locations!
Click HERE for a demonstration on using Terraserver!

Interactive Learning Center: Learning to Read Maps
This will help children learn directions and math. They are simple easy to follow maps.

University of Indiana - Map Reading Guide
This site will provide detailed information on Citing Maps, How to Cite Electronic Resources (including maps)(Library of Congress), Glossary of Map-Related Terms, How Topographic Maps are Made, Topographic Map Symbols, How to Read the Universal Travserve Mercator (UTM)Grid, Instructions for Determining UTM References

EnchantedLearning.com
This is a great site for children who want to learn about maps, and reading maps. It contains downloadable worksheets and activities that are both education and fun!

Mapquest
No surprises here. Just a great site to find an address around the United States.

Map Your Community
http://www.cmapgallery.org/resources/default.shtml
The Community Mapping Program: Making Community Connections web site says it works with communities to turn ideas into action. It includes lesson plans, resources about online mapping and other tools for bringing communities into focus. Learn how you can create a treasure hunt, use GIS, find funds for mapping projects, and much more.

	Maps, Maps, and More Maps! Maps and map reading are an integral part of our learning process. Below we have listed our favorite sites to find information about maps or find help reading maps. If you know any others that might helpful, send them our way! Microsoft TerraServer Provides satellite images of United States landscape. Zoom in to find any location in the country. An awesome use of technology and place to find pictures of undocumented locations! Click HERE for a demonstration on using Terraserver! Interactive Learning Center: Learning to Read Maps This will help children learn directions and math. They are simple easy to follow maps. University of Indiana - Map Reading Guide This site will provide detailed information on Citing Maps, How to Cite Electronic Resources (including maps)(Library of Congress), Glossary of Map-Related Terms, How Topographic Maps are Made, Topographic Map Symbols, How to Read the Universal Travserve Mercator (UTM)Grid, Instructions for Determining UTM References EnchantedLearning.com This is a great site for children who want to learn about maps, and reading maps. It contains downloadable worksheets and activities that are both education and fun! Mapquest No surprises here. Just a great site to find an address around the United States. Map Your Community http://www.cmapgallery.org/resources/default.shtml The Community Mapping Program: Making Community Connections web site says it works with communities to turn ideas into action. It includes lesson plans, resources about online mapping and other tools for bringing communities into focus. Learn how you can create a treasure hunt, use GIS, find funds for mapping projects, and much more.