Measuring the Earth

This topic will help you learn about Earth's true shape, the different spheres in and around Earth and interpreting various types of maps. It focuses on latitude and longitude and applies that to more detailed topographic maps used by geologists and other earth scientists.

This topic contains the following lessons:

• Spheres of the Earth

• Latitude and Longitude

• Field Maps and Isolines

• Topographic Maps and Profiles

The following are included in the download:

• 4 Keynote Presentations [original file & pdf]

• 4 Note Packets with Questions

• Multiple Do Now Activities 

• 4 Supplemental Activities

• 4 Lab Activity

• 4 Practice Quizzes

• 4 Quizzes

• Review Material for Exam

• Answer Keys [for all content]

• ENL Spanish Content