Please consult The Teacher Guide , which describes each lesson and provides a list of student handouts that can be downloaded and reproduced. This is a great learning tool about the world's animals, environment and geography. You need to start here and let the program initialize, then follow your heart's content. Grades 6-8 Topographic Map Symbols Explains the distinctive characteristics of a topographic map, explains how to interpret the map, and gives an explanation of the symbols used. What Do Maps Show A map is a picture of a place.
Different maps show different information.
No one map can show everything. Below are some different maps of Salt Lake City. Each shows a different thing. Look at the legend. The legend is the key to unlocking the secrets of maps.