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Make And Learn – Topographic Maps

Have you ever looked at a topographic map?  Those are the ones with the squiggly lines running in circles all over the map.  The lines represent elevation and the circles are the mountains and valleys of the land.

But, you'll have a much deeper understanding when you make your own mountain and then map it topographically.  You will need modeling clay (you can make it yourself), dental floss, a ruler, two toothpicks,  paper and pencil.

Here are the instructions:

The Space Place :: How to Make a Topo Map

How steep is your mountain?

Topography Poems

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