LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Geography in Action

Goal 3: The learner will use maps and other geographic tools, such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to identify, describe, and interpret major international travel patterns as related to the United States.

Objective 3.01. Demonstrate an understanding of the various types of thematic maps.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Resources on the web

Map projections and careers in geography
Students visit the Globe Projector exhibit in National Geographic's Xpedition Hall and explore the different types of map projections. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
A look at the population density of the United States
In this lesson from Xpeditions, students learn to "see the world in spatial terms" by analyzing population density at all levels and plotting the information on maps. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
Animals versus people: Who's the better navigator?
In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore animal navigation and compare animal to human navigational capabilities. Activities in this lesson engage students in online learning, cooperative group work, and creation of a final project using technology.... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies)
Provided by: Xpeditions