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Hello, again! Please feel free to add your contributions and re-upload. Jen :) Thanks for the great start. I think I was able to add information to part A. Jim Information did not save to part A I will send it to you in messages. Jim Hey Jen, I think we messed up Part A is the World War II map. The motion picture worksheet is for the assignment.

Jim--Thanks! My mistake but I uploaded the correct document now. Jen :) **Part A:**

** Part B: **
**Review some of the other maps in the series of WWII Military Situation maps.**
 * How can this series of maps be used in the classroom? **

These maps could be used to teach map keys and to teach about strategies during war. They can also show how the march to defeat Germany was painful slow because days went by and forward progress was slow and geographical features played a significant role in advancement. Students could use maps to predict future advancements or potential problems. Students could also problem solve to determine alternatives to the actual advancement.


 * What prior information would be necessary for students to use these maps effectively? **

What are troops? What is a bombline? What does 2400 mean? Students would also need background knowledge about WWII. The students would need to know how an army is organized and how many men make up each level of the organization. Students would also need to know why this is where landing took place. There are also other lines on the map the are difficult to distinguish. Additionally, it would be beneficial for students to know who the enemy was.


 * Would you use these maps in your classroom? Why or why not? **

Possibly. We don’t get into WWII but we do learn about reading maps and map keys so I could show these maps as an example of how map keys are used. Students could use maps for a virtual scavenger hunt (following directions) or a measuring activity. There are aspects of the map that could be used for a science room due to the fact that tides and moon light played a role in the crossing of the bay.

** Part C: **
**Although maps may be typically thought of as social studies resources, they can be used in other areas as well. On the wiki, brainstorm ideas with your group for using maps in multiple subject areas. Be as creative as you can. Provide links to maps if possible, but you may share ideas even if you can’t find a specific online resource to match the idea.**

Maps could be used in health to show obesity rates across the United States. Maps could be used in math—students could add the numbers of letters in the names of states and make adding and subtracting sentences. Maps could also be used to compare populations. Maps could be used in reading to find cities and towns that have certain beginning sounds or numbers of syllables.  Topographic maps could be used for geologic landforms. Maps could be used to describe directions to a location (complex process). Maps are a good resource for scale drawing and proportions. Maps (over time) are good for deforestation, residential growth, etc. Maps could be used in Math for measuring and converting the English system to the metric system of measurement. Maps could be used in Tech-ed to make different CAD designs when building a house.