This is not necessary for students to read. They may click on the individual quilts to get a closer view. Choose a Route and Calculate the Distance Students will visit mapping sites to plan the best route, check the weather before they leave, and calculate the distance. They will explain why they choose that path and how the weather might affect their escape. It takes several minutes to load but is worth the effort.
Students click on their starting city.
They are to look for the best day to start their journey. If possible they want rain or snow to cover up their tracks. Choose your route through the northern states to Canada. They are to find a route that takes them through at least two other cities before they reach Canada. Students are to find the distances between the cities on their route and add them to calculate the total milage.