Map Projections

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• A description of the four major types of map projections
• Typical uses for these four types of maps.
• A chart with types of maps and the types of map projections that would e appropriate.

• Have students search the web for various types of maps. When they have found these maps, have students identify the projection used to create the map.

Methods:

• Have students search the web for various types of maps. When they have found these maps, have students create an activity using the maps.

Center for Technology and Teacher Education, University of Virginia, This module was created by John K. Lee University of Virginia