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Layers and Scales

Make thematic maps from real data (languages, rainfall, income) at world, country and county scale, change the class breaks and watch patterns appear or vanish, then pair the map with satellite images and photos to explain a place's politics and economy.

Play style: Map
Module: Layers and Scales: Making thematic maps and reading patterns at different scales
Grade: Grade 9 · Social Studies
Standards: D2.Geo.1.9-12 D2.Geo.2.9-12 D2.Geo.3.9-12

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