Finding Actual Distances Using an Interactive Map

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GR. 6-8

Skill:

Calculate distances from scale drawings and maps.

Finding Actual Distances Using an Interactive Map

Use a map scale to determine the distances between U.S. cities in this activity.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question

Describe how you can use a scale to find a distance on a map.

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