Maps: Political and Economic
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| Maps: Political and Economic |
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Description:
| This eThemes resource is a collection of maps that represent political boundaries, major cities, transportation routes, etc. Maps of the world, continents, countries, states, and regions. Some are downloadable and can be modified using graphics editors. Includes images of the maps, printouts, quizzes, and online games. There are links to eThemes resources on physical and topographical maps and how to use the maps. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Our World: Know More about It!
This is an interactive website. Learn seven continents and find their locations of on the map. Color the continents online or print out the map and the continents and turn the activity in a board game.
ABC Teach: U.S. Map
Here is a political map of the U.S.
Education Place
Use these labeled and unlabeled outline political maps in a classroom.
Political Map of the World
This is 3.5 MB PDF political map of the world.
Xpeditions Atlas
Large, printable maps for each country. Downloadable in GIF or PDF format.
CIA World Factbook 2008: Country Maps
Explore these small political maps of the world countries.
Atlapedia Online: World Map Resources
This page has two large political world maps. The first map includes country names and the second map provides latitude and longitude graticules. Click on links to enlarge the maps. NOTE: The site includes popup and banner ads.
Atlapedia Online: Political Map Index
Select a country from a drop-down menu. Read facts about the selected country below the map and click on the country's name to learn even more. NOTE: The site includes popup and banner ads.
Gross Domestic Product per Capita 1995
This 546K PDF is an economic map of the world of gross domestic product in 1995.
Economic Freedom of the World: An Interactive Map
Explore interactive map of economic state of the world's countries. NOTE: The site has a link to a blog.
U. S. States Map Test
Can you place names of the states on outline map of the U.S. while time is elapsing? This fun Flash-based online quiz.
Map Puzzle Games
Solve Jigsaw puzzles made of political maps of U.S., Europe, Australia, Africa, and more. NOTE: The site includes popup and banner ads.
Map Quizzes
Select among a number of quizzes and find continents, countries, states, and cities on the maps.
EnchantedLearning: Countries of the World
Here is an outline map of the world. Print the map out and color countries in different colors. Click on the map to open a page with printouts of continents and countries. NOTE: The site includes ads.
EnchantedLearning: Maps and Geography
These colorful printouts can help students to learn locations and boarders of many courtiers in the world. NOTE: The site is available by subscription only and the site includes ads.
eThemes Resource: Maps: Physical and Topographic
These sites feature physical and topographical maps to help students find natural and man-made features. Includes interactive maps, images, games, and a lesson plan.
eThemes Resource: Maps: How to Use Them
These sites cover various maps skills and vocabulary words related to using maps. Compare and contrast different maps. Includes links to other eThemes Resources on maps.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 6.2, 1.1, 6.2, 15.3
AR Standards:
G.1.3.11, G.1.3.12, G.1.3.13, G.1.3.15.a, G.1.3.15.b, G.1.3.15.c, G.1.4.5, G.1.4.6, G.1.4.12, G.1.4.13, G.1.4.14, G.1.4.15.a, G.1.4.15.b, G.1.4.15.c, G.1.4.16.a, G.1.4.16.b, G.1.4.16.c, G.1.5.7, G.1.5.9, G.1.6.6, G.1.6.9, G.1.6.10
AU Standards:
1.3.1, 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.2.2
DE Standards:
G.1.3, G.1.K-3a.2, G.1.K-3a.3, G.1.4-5a.4, G.2.4-5a.1
ME Standards:
D1.a, D1.b
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.8, 2, 5, 7, 5.A.1, 5.B.2, 5.A.1, 5.B.1, 7.B.1, 5.A.2, 5.B.1, 5.B.2, 5.B.3, 5.A.2, 5.B.1, 5.B.2
NV Standards:
G.1.3.2, G.1.3.3, G.1.3.4, G.1.3.5, G.1.3.7, G.1.3.8, G.1.5.3, G.1.5.5, G.1.5.8, G.1.8.2, G.1.8.3, 1.8.8, H.2.8.3.d
OK Standards:
1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 7.1, 7.3, 1.2, 2.2
UT Standards:
6.1.e, 6.1.f, 7.1.a, 7.3.a, 7.3.b
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