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Activity 56 · Mathematics

Landform Map Match

Landform Map Match
Grades2–8
STEAM📐 Mathematics
Materials Blank maps and landform symbols.

What to describe

The Describer places mountains, rivers, lakes, valleys, and plains. The partner duplicates the map.

Roles

How a round works

Make it harder or easier

Harder

Require coordinates, units, and exact quantities; describe in one uninterrupted turn with no questions.

Easier

Allow yes/no questions and provide a labeled grid or number line as a shared reference.

Reflect

Skills

Geography vocabularymap symbolsrelative location

Standards & alignment

TEKS Math TEKS · geometry, spatial reasoning & precise mathematical communication (confirm grade code)
NGSS NGSS SEP-8: Obtaining, Evaluating & Communicating Information · SEP-2: Developing & Using Models

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