Topographic Maps--Science

Hands-On Science

Students worked together to create dough that was used to form a landform model. Then using transparent film, 2 qt container, ruler, spaghetti, and colored water, students made a topographic map. After recording data, adding map elements, and answering comprehensive questions, students then turned their map into another map, called a profile map. We also examined the purpose and uses of topographic maps. This was a messy, but fun lab.