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