Section outline

  • Learning Outcome:

    Read a Topographical map so we can locate where our waterways start and stop, and how they align with the earth's features 


    Success Criteria:

    1. Read the following on a topographical map:  contour lines, index line, scale and symbols (legend) to describe what the earth's surface would look like

    2. Make your own mountain and then create a topographical map for it.  




    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...how the earth's surface forms bodies of water by analysing topographical maps
    • We are EXPLORING...water quality by classifying macro-invertebrates, collecting and calculating data, and observing different bodies of water
    • TopoMaps NZ URL

      You can use this site to locate different maps from around NZ.