In this activity, students will become familiar with topographic maps and their uses, as well as developing an awareness of their local surroundings in terms of geographic and geological features. The activity is...

In this activity, students will learn the more advanced mapping skills of calculating back azimuths and triangulation. Using a local 7.5-minute series map, the teacher will select a starting point and an obstacle, have...

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is the primary civilian mapping agency of the United States. Materials available at this site include general information about topographic mapping, and information about USGS...

This activity provides a real world application of the ATEEC Recommended Core Curriculum. This curriculum was identified by ATEEC Fellows as necessary preparation for environmental technology occupation. Students will...