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Make a Topographic Map
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A topographic map, or "topo map," is a way to show mountains and valleys on a flat piece of paper. In this hands-on activity, patrons build their own mountain out of Play-Doh and create a topo graph of it!
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| Hints for uses in your library | Bring some real topographic maps to the program so participants can see what they look like, and compare them to the maps they create! |
| Related Links |
10 Interesting Things About Earth
All About Earth What is Earth? Earth Day Image Gallery Earth In Depth USGS Topographic Maps |
| Originating Source | Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| Related Books [Suggest a book] |
Topographic Maps by Ian F Mahaney
Maps by Wiley Blevins Types of Maps by Jennifer M Besel, Gail Saunders-Smith, and Sarah E Battersby Maps Show Us the Way by Jessica Leithauser |