Using Map Scales to Figure Distances and Areas - Activity

Materials List: Using Map Scales to Figure Distances and Areas

rulers, meter sticks, measuring tapes
calculators
4 handouts: Scaling the Map Worksheet, Alabraska General Map, Alabraska Geology Map, Reference Page (vocabulary, formulas, unit conversions)
(optional) a large-sized Alabraska General Map, 2 x 3 ft (.6 x 1 m), for display in the classroom; alternatively, use a projector to enlarge and display the map